Cole Palmer Withdraws from England’s Nations League Squad Due to Minor Injury

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer will miss out on England’s Nations League squad due to a minor injury. The 24-year-old had been recalled to the national team by manager Thomas Tuchel but is now set to miss four international matches. England will face world champions Spain at Wembley on September 26, followed by fixtures against the Czech Republic and Croatia.

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has been ruled out of the England Nations League squad because of a minor injury. The 24-year-old was controversially left out of the World Cup squad but was subsequently recalled by coach Thomas Tuchel, who emphasized that Palmer must “prove himself” and deliver exceptional performances to maintain his place. Playing regularly for Chelsea, Palmer will now miss four international fixtures.

England’s schedule includes facing Spain, the reigning world champions, at Wembley on September 26, followed by matches against the Czech Republic and Croatia. Palmer played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Brentford on Friday. This season, he has started in six of Chelsea’s seven games, scoring four goals and providing two assists. Last season, he was affected by a recurring groin injury. Palmer last represented England in a friendly match against Japan in March.