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Is Cole Palmer suspended for Liverpool vs Chelsea after red card against Tottenham?

Cole Palmer received two yellow cards in Chelsea's Premier League defeat to Tottenham and has offered Xabi Alonso a problem…

By Scott Trotter · Liverpool Echo

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 8:16 PM

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Cole Palmer will be suspended for Chelsea's Carabao Cup match against Liverpool after a red card.
Palmer received the first sending-off of his career after earning two yellow cards against Tottenham Hotspur.
Premier League red card suspensions carry over into domestic cup competitions, resulting in a one-match ban.

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Cole Palmer will miss Chelsea's upcoming Carabao Cup match against Liverpool after receiving a red card against Tottenham Hotspur. The 24-year-old was sent off for two yellow cards following fouls on Mateus Fernandes and Conor Gallagher. Because domestic suspensions carry over across English competitions, Palmer must serve a one-match ban.

Manager Xabi Alonso expressed disappointment over the performance and the result following the dismissal. Gary Neville criticized Palmer's late challenges, stating the player lost his head. Palmer is scheduled to return for Chelsea's subsequent fixture against Manchester United.

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