Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill miss friendly against Juventus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Chelsea players Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill did not participate in the friendly match against Juventus due to minor discomforts. Manager Xabi Alonso stated that the decision was precautionary, noting that neither player is experiencing serious injuries. Palmer has a contact-related issue from a prior game against Spurs, while Colwill has been managed following an ACL recovery. Alonso expressed hopes that both players will be available for the upcoming match on Saturday.
- •Palmer and Colwill missed the friendly match on August 5, 2026.
- •Xabi Alonso confirmed the absences were precautionary.
- •Palmer's discomfort is a contact injury from a previous match.
- •Colwill has been recovering from an ACL injury.
- •Team hopes both players will be fit for Saturday's game.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill miss Juventus friendly with ‘discomforts’
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