Xabi Alonso discusses Cole Palmer's potential return to form at Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:18 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expressed confidence in Cole Palmer's ability to bounce back from injury ahead of the team's opening Premier League match against Fulham on Monday. Despite struggling last season with only 26 appearances and 10 goals, Alonso believes Palmer is focused on regaining his fitness and joy for the game. Palmer's injury struggles began last August and impacted his performances, leading to his absence from the England World Cup squad. Alonso noted Palmer's hard work in overcoming previous issues and emphasized that if he can find his rhythm, he has world-class potential. Chelsea will debut several new signings in the upcoming fixture.
- •Xabi Alonso is optimistic about Cole Palmer's fitness.
- •Palmer faced injury setbacks last season, limiting his impact.
- •Chelsea's first Premier League match is against Fulham on Monday.
- •New signings include Maxence Lacroix and Morgan Rogers.
- 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso explains how 'world class' Palmer can bounce back
"New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says Cole Palmer is over the injury problems that wrecked his season and is determined to get back to enjoying playing football. Palmer made only 26 appearances in the Premier League during the last campaign, scoring 10 goals and struggling to reach the levels shown in his first two seasons at Stamford Bridge.
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