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On Monday morning, it emerged that Cole Palmer was withdrawing from the England squad ahead of the extended international break. While that may worry Chelsea fans, it\u2019s a blessing in disguise.<\/strong><\/p>\n

England star Palmer<\/a> was recalled by former Chelsea<\/a> boss Thomas Tuchel<\/a> this month, after the England gaffer left him out of his World Cup squad in the summer. England play four times during the break.<\/p>\n

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The Three Lions face the Czech Republic both home and away in the Nations League, while also taking on Spain and Croatia. However, David Ornstein<\/a> reported on Monday that Palmer is due to withdraw.<\/p>\n

Why Cole Palmer is withdrawing from the England squad<\/h2>\n

Palmer has started six of seven games for Chelsea this season, in both the Premier League and the Carabao Cup. He has been named in the starting line-up in all five of Xabi Alonso\u2019s five league matches.<\/p>\n

Only two Chelsea players are in the top 100 among the Premier League for distance covered, and one of those is Palmer<\/a>. The other is his best pal, Morgan Rogers. Rogers sits 20th, Palmer is currently in 50th.<\/p>\n

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With his best mate Morgan Rogers announced, how many goals and assists does Cole Palmer get this season?\ud83d\udc40<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Having played 90 minutes in four of those five, he was withdrawn on 83 minutes during the 3-0 loss at Brentford. According to Ornstein, it is claimed that Palmer is withdrawing due to a small muscle injury.<\/p>\n

It is believed Chelsea have taken this course of action to manage his load and make sure he is ready to go against Bournemouth after the break. The substitution might be a smart bit of management from Alonso.<\/p>\n

It gives Chelsea proof that they are not simply making something up, which has caused friction between clubs and England before. But if there is an injury, it is a blessing in disguise for Chelsea and Alonso.<\/p>\n

Palmer\u2019s small muscle injury is a boost for Chelsea and Alonso<\/h2>\n

An injury to Palmer is the last thing Alonso needs right now. But a minor injury that can be dealt with during a three-week break, and prevents him from playing four games for England? That\u2019s a victory.<\/p>\n

They are not small, low-energy games either. These are tricky games against the World Champions, a physical Czech Republic side and a Croatia team that scored twice against England at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

The players involved will exert plenty of energy over the next few weeks, and with Chelsea keeping an eye on Palmer\u2019s fitness after his \u201chorrible\u201d situation<\/a> last season, the minor muscle issue is actually a big win.<\/p>\n

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