Xabi Alonso press conference after Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United
Xabi Alonso press conference after Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United
This came after England had made medical checks over the attacking midfielder, who was initially selected in the England squad for the autumn international break but dropped out with a minor injury.
Alonso was asked at his press conference on Friday afternoon whether he had spoken to Palmer about the most recent snub and said: “No, we have not spoken about that.
“We are very happy with Cole. He is connecting very well with the other attackers and is helping the team.”
Tuchel has since repeated his belief that the Chelsea star “misses too many opportunities to impress” for his country.
“But, again, what I said last time: he misses too many opportunities to impress. Two-and-a-half weeks was a long time [to miss]. The door is always open, but nothing has changed, and we decided [to go] without him.”
Alonso, meanwhile, also added that he wouldn't tell players to miss the international break.
"No. I never tell," the Spaniard said. "When a player is fully fit, he's selectable. When he's not fit, we try to give the national team reasonable information to decide together.