Former Premier League manager Alan Pardew believes Tuchel's public criticism of Palmer for withdrawing from the England squad was unnecessary.
After missing the World Cup this summer, Palmer was recalled to the England squad by Tuchel for the UEFA Nations League. However, he subsequently withdrew from the current matches along with Rice, Mainoo, Rashford, and Livramento. Palmer had played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's 3-0 away loss to Brentford, making his withdrawal notable.
This is the second time Palmer has withdrawn after being called up since Tuchel took over as England manager in 2025. Tuchel stated that Palmer had missed too many training sessions due to injury and lost another opportunity to prove himself.
Tuchel said: "I only want to judge him based on what I see with my own eyes and his performance for the team, and to do that, he has to participate in training. If he's not in the training camp, he won't get further opportunities to prove himself."
Regarding Palmer's withdrawal, Tuchel stated: "As far as I understand, he has been playing with discomfort and pain and cannot compete at the highest level in that condition, so he withdrew. Both the player and Chelsea informed us."
Pardew said on talkSPORT's "The Final Word": "In this matter, Palmer is probably the one who suffers the most. I think Thomas has put him on the spot a bit."
Pardew added: "He said Palmer hasn't participated in enough training sessions, but was it really necessary to emphasize that? Everyone noticed. This will put a lot of pressure on the lad, and I think it's completely unnecessary."
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AFerMIQF0209
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I'm a Chelsea fan but I must say the truth Palmer is too slow, QUENDA has more vision with the ball than Palmer Chelsea should better sell palmer and allow the talented player's that are ready to fight for the team play ball abeg shuuu 🥺
Stop smoking bro 😁
Youabceptu
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live our Palmer alone please urimboko tuchel
Blinksclinton1997
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I'm a Chelsea fan but I must say the truth Palmer is too slow, QUENDA has more vision with the ball than Palmer Chelsea should better sell palmer and allow the talented player's that are ready to fight for the team play ball abeg shuuu 🥺
jeebcmps
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Palmer is only interested in playing in the finals of the Euros and the World Cup. He is arrogant and feels he’s too good to put in the necessary games too qualify.
I couldn’t agree more mate, presently he’s upset about not making the World Cup squad.
oludotunkellington
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he is not the only one that withdrew from the squad moreover he has a good reason for that I think tuchel should stop axing his players in public. when Palmer was dropped from the England squad did the player constitute any nuisance? Let Palmer Breath!!!
Yaodiklmnt
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but this guy is not the only player that is playing for england national team . in world cup you did not call him
Kowbcilou
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this is insulting, World Cup you exclude Palmer and this all normal match include him?
resabekpst
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Palmer is only interested in playing in the finals of the Euros and the World Cup. He is arrogant and feels he’s too good to put in the necessary games too qualify.
MaasaiOleKenya
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palmer try not to be injured in the next UCL game next month 🙏
I can't see your badge, but I get your joke.🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐
Tobbclnpry
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palmer try not to be injured in the next UCL game next month 🙏
maodlnrsuy
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Tuchel is expecting Palmer to come and deliver England for him....stop talking nonsense about Palmer ok.why didn't you(Tuchel )take him to world cup.You are now looking for who will bail you out from shameful performance