Chelsea omit Cole Palmer from UEFA Conference League squad amidst star-studded lineup.
The Blues have left out Cole Palmer from their 29-man squad for the UEFA Conference League group stages.
Palmer who played a crucial role in the Euro 2024 final, will not be part of the team’s journey in the third-tier European competition.
He is not the only notable absence, as centre-back Wesley Fofana and central midfielder Romeo Lavia have also been omitted from the squad.
On the other hand, the likes of Pedro Neto, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Jadon Sancho have made the cut.
Chelsea’s squad will face a challenging group stage, with matches against Gent, Panathinaikos, Noah, Heidenheim, Astana, and Shamrock Rovers.
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Despite missing out on the Conference League, Palmer is set for another demanding season, with Chelsea guaranteed a spot in the revamped Club World Cup next summer.
The team’s struggles in recent seasons have been well-documented, but new manager Enzo Maresca will be hoping to turn things around.
Chelsea squad for Europa Conference League:
Goalkeepers: Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, Lucas Bergstrom
Defenders: Axel Disasi, Marc Cucurella, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Reece James, Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Renato Veiga
Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Carney Chukwuemeka, Christopher Nkunku, Jadon Sancho, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Moises Caicedo, Cesare Casadei, Tyrique George, Kiano Dyer
Attackers: Pedro Neto, Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix, Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu
Chelsea qualified for the Conference League group stages by beating Servette in the qualifying rounds and will be looking to make a statement in the competition.
