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Add to Preferred Sources<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nAll the noise surrounding Cole Palmer and his latest absence from the England national team is refusing to go away!<\/strong><\/p>\n Palmer<\/a> was initially called up by Thomas Tuchel but later withdrew from the Three Lions\u2019 squad as he manages his load after a season of injuries. Tuchel was very frank when he spoke about the situation, stating that the Chelsea<\/a> star has missed far too many camps.<\/p>\n Several pundits have weighed in, including Alan Pardew, who has defended Palmer<\/a>. Supporters are now having their say on the attacking midfielder\u2019s latest withdrawal, and not everyone has been as kind as the ex-Newcastle United boss.<\/p>\n Some England fans are unhappy with Palmer right now. They will just not accept this idea of him withdrawing because of \u201cload management\u201d.<\/p>\n On TalkingPoints<\/a>, one user was quick to remind Palmer that it is an honour to represent your country, questioning his commitment. Another is bemused that load management can be cited when Chelsea are not even playing in Europe!<\/p>\n Clearly, many fans are not convinced that Palmer is committed to England, or at least not 100%. And after being snubbed for the World Cup, the reality is, maybe he is not.<\/p>\n You cannot completely dismiss the fitness concerns surrounding Palmer, though, and many fans have not done that. He struggled with a groin problem and other injury issues last season, resulting in some supporters giving him the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n Evidently, some supporters think it would be wrong to ignore Palmer\u2019s recent history with injuries and understand the decision for him to manage his load.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, if this continues, Tuchel will have to have a serious conversation with Palmer if he has not already.<\/p>\n Tuchel\u2019s whole handling of the situation has put his man-management skills back in the spotlight. It was not too long ago that the German was saying some very questionable things about Jude Bellingham, which did not go down very well with everyone.<\/p>\n The same thing is now happening with Palmer, and knowing Tuchel\u2019s personality, the former Manchester City man will not be the last. What unfolds between now and the next international break in November could be fascinating to watch.<\/p>\n Whether it is his fault or not, it is true, Palmer has missed a lot of England camps. But some of this criticism does seem harsh for a player who has had injury problems.<\/p>\n Whatever the case, he is still a superb footballer. Rio Ferdinand recently praised Palmer<\/a>, highlighting how effective he is at splitting open defences.<\/p>\n Tuchel and England fans should not be too quick to discard the Chelsea ace just because he has not played for the Three Lions for a while. He could still end up being a very useful asset going forward.<\/p>\nThe case against Cole Palmer: \u2018An honour to represent your country\u2019<\/h2>\n
The case for Cole Palmer: A season plagued by injury<\/h2>\n
Tuchel\u2019s man-management in the spotlight<\/h2>\n
The final verdict<\/h2>\n