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Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer — Chelsea footballer who was omitted from England's World Cup squad and missed a penalty in a 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.

2026-05-042026-08-27

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The 24-year-old combined ​well with fellow attackers Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro before being substituted by manager Xabi Alonso with about 10 minutes left.

    Rogers says there's more to come after starting life at Chelsea with a goal
  3. Citizen Digital

    "Unluckily, we didn't get to win, but for sure, it's the process, it's minutes for everyone." Chelsea left both Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill out of the matchday squad, with Alonso saying England playmaker Palmer had suffered some discomfort after getting a knock in Saturday's mat

    Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus
  4. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletter"Unluckily, we didn't get to win, but for sure, it's the process, it's minutes for everyone."Chelsea left both Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill out of the matchday squad, with Alonso saying England playmaker Palmer had suffered some discomfort after getting

    Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus
  5. July 2026
  6. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterOn came Cole Palmer and Pedro and the intensity lifted to set up a sensational finale that witnessed five more goals.

    'Good energy' at Chelsea as Alonso kickstarts reign in Sydney with 6-4 win
  7. Citizen Digital

    Botterill / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Audio By Vocalize New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso on Monday said Morgan Rogers was "a great signing" who would make the club more competitive and expected the England midfielder to "link really well" with Cole Palmer

    Alonso says 'great signing' Rogers can rejuvenate Chelsea
  8. Citizen Digital

    Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso will have to find a way to fit Rogers, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Estevao Willian and another close-season signing Geovany Quenda into his attacking midfield positions.

    Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for reported UK record fee
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    The German coach omitted a clutch of big names for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

    Tuchel has 'no fear' after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad
  11. Citizen Digital

    That policy has secured some notable successes such as England international Cole Palmer.

    Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
  12. Citizen Digital

    Chelsea thought they had turned the game around early in the second half when Cole Palmer slotted in.

    Liverpool limp towards Champions League with Chelsea draw
  13. Citizen Digital

    Cole Palmer compounded Chelsea's misery when he missed a penalty late in the first half.

    Forest sink woeful Chelsea to boost survival bid

Yesterday

  1. Morgan Rogers scores on Chelsea debut in 3-2 win

    Morgan Rogers marked his competitive debut for Chelsea with a goal in a 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham on Monday, saying he has more to come after being substituted with about 10 minutes remaining.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Mudryk returns from doping ban in Chelsea friendly loss

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban, with the Ukrainian winger playing for the first time in nearly two years as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his football career on Friday.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mudryk returns from doping ban as Chelsea loses to Juventus

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's emotional return from a two-year doping ban, as the Ukrainian winger appeared as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his career on Friday.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Alonso opens Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso claimed a winning start on Tuesday, defeating Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a pre-season friendly in Sydney, with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a hat-trick late in the game. The match was played with many of Chelsea's senior players absent, with the side coming from behind three times.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Chelsea boss Alonso praises Rogers signing ahead of preseason

    New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso called Morgan Rogers, signed from Aston Villa for £117 million, "a great signing" expected to make the club more competitive and link well with Cole Palmer.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for UK record £117 million

    Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Tuchel unfazed by England World Cup squad omissions

    England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel said he has no fears after excluding prominent players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from his World Cup squad, stating his aim is to win the tournament.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 17 May

  1. Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

    Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract beginning July 1, 2026, following his seven-month tenure at Real Madrid and previous success guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten German league and cup double in 2023/24.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Liverpool draws Chelsea, moves closer to Champions League

    Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday after Ryan Gravenberch's strike was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick. Liverpool now has a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth with three games remaining.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Nottingham Forest beats Chelsea 3-1 in Premier League

    Nottingham Forest defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday, boosting their Premier League survival bid while dealing a significant blow to Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes. Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice and Igor Jesus converted a penalty; Chelsea's Cole Palmer missed a late first-half penalty.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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