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Cole Palmer Chelsea preseason

Overview

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer continued his pre‑season commentary while on the club’s Australian tour in late July 2026. In Sydney he detailed the lingering groin injury that restricted him to ten league goals last season and explained that a seven‑week rest – after initially weighing up surgery – left him feeling refreshed. He confirmed his omission from England’s 2026 World Cup squad, calling the setback a personal disappointment he intends to turn into motivation under manager Xabi Alonso, whom he described as a “breath of fresh air”. Palmer also revealed he fell asleep at half‑time of England’s 3‑2 win over Mexico, blaming the early‑morning kickoff in the UK.

He again praised 16‑year‑old academy midfielder Mahdi Nicoll‑Jazuli as ready for first‑team action and spoke about the secret signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a club‑record £117 million, noting the transfer was kept private until its announcement. Maintaining his light‑hearted side, Palmer joked that he has trademarked his “cold” goal celebration and would send bailiffs after anyone – including his childhood friend Rogers – who tries to copy it. Throughout, he reiterated his drive to prove himself after missing the World Cup and his confidence in Alonso’s leadership.

Entities

Chelsea Football Club · Cole Palmer · Premier League · Aston Villa · Thomas Tuchel

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 4 SOURCES] Palmer scored 11 goals and provided three assists for Chelsea in the 2025‑26 season.
[● 3 SOURCES] Cole Palmer was omitted from England's 2026 World Cup squad.
[● 3 SOURCES] Palmer suffered a groin injury that limited his performance during the 2025‑26 season.
[● 3 SOURCES] Palmer had seven weeks of rest over the summer before the 2026‑27 season.
[● 3 SOURCES] Xabi Alonso is the new manager of Chelsea.
[● 3 SOURCES] Cole Palmer travelled to Australia for Chelsea's pre‑season tour.
[● 3 SOURCES] Palmer suffered a groin injury during the 2025‑26 season that limited his performance.
[● 3 SOURCES] He missed England's 2026 World Cup squad.
[● 3 SOURCES] Palmer had a seven‑week rest period over the summer.
[● 3 SOURCES] He fell asleep at half‑time of England's 3‑2 win over Mexico in the World Cup.
[● 2 SOURCES] Palmer praised 16‑year‑old Mahdi Nicoll‑Jazuli, saying he has the attributes to play for Chelsea’s first team and could be ready next season.
[● 2 SOURCES] Palmer scored twice in the FIFA Club World Cup final and won the tournament’s Golden Ball.

Timeline

12 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Cole Palmer jokes about trademarking celebration as he welcomes Morgan Rogers to Chelsea
Cole Palmer jokes about trademarking his “cold” celebration and warns new Chelsea teammate Morgan Rogers, who joined for £117 million, not to copy it.
12 days ago

[SPORTS] 12 sources
Cole Palmer discusses injury, World Cup snub and Australian pre‑season tour
Cole Palmer talked about his groin injury, missing the 2026 World Cup, falling asleep during England‑Mexico, praising Mahdi Nicoll‑Jazuli and a secret Morgan Rogers signing while on Chelsea’s Australian pre‑sea

Sources

dailymail.co.uk · elfinanciero.com.mx · esportenewsmundo.com.br · excelsior.com.mx · footballtoday.com · ftbl.com.au · goonerdaily.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · isoccerng.com · laopinion.com · motorcyclesports.net · pulsesports.ng · soccernews.com · sofoot.com · theathletic.com

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