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“We have spoken” – Alonso confirms conversation with Chelsea star after disciplinary incident

Xabi Alonso says he has spoken to Cole Palmer after the attacker got a silly red card against Tottenham last weekend. If you enjoy Talk…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:20 PM

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Xabi Alonso confirmed he spoke with Cole Palmer following the attacker's recent red card against Tottenham Hotspur.
Alonso stated Palmer recognizes his mistake and the focus remains on football and necessary improvements.
Maxence Lacroix is ruled out for approximately one month due to a hamstring injury.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed he held discussions with Cole Palmer following the attacker's red card against Tottenham Hotspur. Alonso noted that the conversation focused on improvements and moving forward, stating that Palmer understands his mistake and that the club does not want a repeat of the incident.

Palmer is expected to play a crucial role in Chelsea's upcoming fixture amid several squad absences, including Joao Pedro. Additionally, Alonso revealed that defender Maxence Lacroix will miss around a month with a hamstring injury, while goalkeeper Emi Martinez remains sidelined with a broken jaw.

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