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Alonso backs Cole Palmer to shine in Chelsea season
Xabi Alonso is Chelsea’s head coach.
He believes Cole Palmer can have a very good season.
Alonso called Palmer a world-class player.
Palmer trained with Alonso throughout Chelsea’s full pre-season.
He wants to stay healthy and play well with his teammates.
Palmer has had injury problems in the past.
Alonso said Palmer is now working hard to prevent more injuries.
Chelsea will begin the new Premier League season against Fulham on Monday.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso called Cole Palmer a “world-class” player.
Alonso said Palmer completed a full pre-season with Chelsea for the first time under him.
Palmer is aiming to stay fit, feel healthy and connect well with his teammates.
Alonso said Palmer has worked hard on injury prevention after difficult periods with injuries.
Chelsea will open their 2026/27 Premier League campaign away against Fulham on Monday at Craven Cottage.
- Who
- Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso and England international Cole Palmer are central to the story.
- What
- Alonso has backed Palmer to produce his best football and make a major impact for Chelsea.
- Where
- Chelsea will play Fulham at Craven Cottage.
- When
- Chelsea’s 2026/27 Premier League season begins on Monday.
- Why
- Alonso believes Palmer is well placed to succeed after completing pre-season and improving his approach to fitness and injury prevention.
Key facts
- Player
- Cole Palmer
- Coach
- Xabi Alonso
- Club
- Chelsea
- Opposition
- Fulham
- Competition
- Premier League
- Season
- 2026/27
- Opening venue
- Craven Cottage
Quotes
Xabi Alonso
Chelsea head coach
“And I've said that if we have this Cole and we can reach him and he feels that flow in the game and that he connects well with the players, I'm sure that his level is top-class, world-class, I would say, and that he will have a great season.”
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“I think that Cole has gone through a difficult period with the injury, and now he's working really hard to have the prevention not to have to feel those symptoms. Since the first day, he's been working really hard to avoid that.”
thehansindia.com
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