Alonso urges Palmer to learn after red card in Chelsea defeat
Palmer will miss Chelsea’s EFL Cup fourth-round match at Liverpool after being sent off against Tottenham.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer needed to learn from his dismissal after Tottenham Hotspur won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on October 24. Palmer received two yellow cards and will be suspended for Chelsea’s next EFL Cup fixture, away to Liverpool.
An own goal by Mike Penders and a goal from Mathys Tel gave Tottenham the victory. Palmer was booked after barging into Mateus Fernandes while Fernandes was on the ground, then received another yellow for catching Conor Gallagher’s ankle with his studs.
Speaking after the match, Alonso said he had not reviewed either incident on television. He said he had been told the referee probably made the correct decisions, but wanted to examine the incidents before discussing them with Palmer.
Alonso stressed the need for Chelsea to show maturity when facing difficult moments. Asked about Palmer’s temperament, with his behavior against Everton also raised, the manager expressed confidence in the player’s mindset.
