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‘It’s not personal’ – Tuchel on Palmer omission

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Cole Palmer "misses too many opportunities to impress" after not selecting the Chelsea forward for England's November Nations League fixtures.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:14 PM
‘It’s not personal’ – Tuchel on Palmer omission
Key Things to Know
  • Thomas Tuchel omitted Cole Palmer from England's November Nations League squad.
  • Tuchel stated the decision is not personal and that Palmer misses too many opportunities to impress.
  • Cole Palmer will not feature in England's upcoming Nations League fixtures.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England manager Thomas Tuchel explained his decision to omit Cole Palmer from England's November Nations League squad, stating that the choice was not personal. Tuchel remarked that the Chelsea forward "misses too many opportunities to impress" as the primary reason for his exclusion.

The decision leaves the Chelsea attacker out of the national team setup for the upcoming fixtures as Tuchel shapes his squad. The manager emphasized performance standards rather than any interpersonal friction regarding the squad selection.

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