Palmer dropped from Chelsea’s European squad amid concerns over fatigue from playing too much
Chelsea have decided not to include Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia in their squad for the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League.
Chelsea star Cole Palmer has been left out of the Blues’ squad for this ยูฟ่าเบท season’s UEFA Conference League. It was revealed on September 5. In a bid to manage his playing time. After he made a combined 57 appearances for club and country last season.
Palmer, 22, was a regular for Chelsea last season. And impressed for England at Euro 2024 in the summer. Scoring in the final as they lost to Spain.
In addition to Palmer, Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana have also been dropped from Chelsea’s squad for the UEFA Conference League due to quotas. However, if Chelsea advance, those who have been cut now could be added to the squad after the next transfer window.
Previously, the Professional Footballers’ Union (FIFPro) issued a statement criticizing football organizations at all levels for failing to take care of players’ health effectively. Resulting in players having insufficient rest time. Especially as tournaments increase the number of games played. It also suggested setting a maximum rest period for players or the number of games played in each season. As a universal practice.
The reason Chelsea have made this decision. Nizar stated in the report is because they do not want to give Fofana. Palmer and Lavia are all struggling with injuries, more time on the pitch. With the former two having already withdrawn from the latest international break.
Chelsea will play six league matches in total. Against Ghent from Belgium, Heidenheim from Germany, Astana from Kazakhstan, Shamrock Rovers from Ireland, Panathinaikos from Greece and Noah from Armenia.