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Football

Tuchel warns injuries are limiting Palmer’s opportunities for England

Source: Punch Nigeria · 25 Sep 2026, 16:14 UTC
Tuchel warns injuries are limiting Palmer’s opportunities for England
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed concern about Cole Palmer’s repeated injury problems, saying the Chelsea forward is missing too many opportunities as a result. The supplied report does not identify the injuries involved, the periods Palmer has missed or when he might return to action.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed concern about Cole Palmer’s recurring injury problems, saying the Chelsea forward is missing too many opportunities because of them. Punch Nigeria reports that Tuchel believes Palmer’s repeated fitness issues are limiting his chances to play and contribute. The manager’s comments underline concern about the effect of the absences on the player’s opportunities with England.

The supplied material does not specify which injuries Palmer has suffered, how many matches he has missed or whether he is currently unavailable for club or international duty. It also gives no timetable for his return and contains no response from Palmer or Chelsea. Tuchel’s remarks, as reported, focus on the continuing disruption caused by the forward’s injuries rather than on a particular match or tournament.

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