Cole Palmer asks not to be called up for England
The Chelsea midfielder has decided to skip the upcoming international matches to reduce his workload and focus on recovery.
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has requested not to be selected for the England squad for the upcoming September and October international windows. According to The Athletic, the decision was made by the player himself, as he aims to reduce his match load and gain more time for recovery.
While previous reports suggested the player had left the national team camp due to injuries, it has now emerged that the choice to skip these fixtures was entirely his own. Palmer remains an integral part of the England setup, but he has opted out of the upcoming international cycle.
Over the next two months, England is scheduled to play four Nations League matches. The team will face the Czech Republic twice (September 29 and October 6), with additional fixtures against Spain (September 26) and Croatia (October 3). England manager Thomas Tuchel had previously commented on the return of Palmer and defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, but the Chelsea star will not be involved in the immediate upcoming games.