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In late July 2026, Chelsea forward Cole Palmer spoke about continued his condition and ambitions ahead of pre‑season commentary while on the new campaign. After being left out of England’s World Cup squad, club’s Australian tour in late July 2026. In Sydney he said a summer break detailed the lingering groin injury that restricted him to ten league goals last season and explained that a seven‑week recovery period rest – after initially weighing up surgery – left him feeling fresh following a lingering groin injury that limited refreshed. He confirmed his output in omission from England’s 2026 World Cup squad, calling the 2025‑26 season. He expressed confidence in setback a personal disappointment he intends to turn into motivation under manager Xabi Alonso’s leadership and highlighted 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 a promising talent ready for first‑team involvement. Later action and spoke about the same day, Palmer turned to secret signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a lighter tone, joking club‑record £117 million, noting the transfer was kept private until its announcement. Maintaining his light‑hearted side, Palmer joked that he had has trademarked his “cold” goal celebration and would send bailiffs after anyone, anyone – including new signing Morgan Rogers, his childhood friend Rogers – who tried tries to copy it. He welcomed Rogers, who arrived from Aston Villa for a reported £117 million on a five‑year deal, noting their childhood friendship and the manager’s expectation that Rogers would make an immediate impact. Throughout both remarks Palmer Throughout, he reiterated his motivation drive to prove himself after missing the World Cup squad, while looking forward to contributing under and his confidence in Alonso’s guidance. leadership.