Chelsea: Xabi Alonso confirms Cole Palmer talks after Tottenham red card as message sent

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 24). Chelsea: Xabi Alonso confirms Cole Palmer talks after Tottenham red card as message sent. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-cole-palmer-xabi-alonso-red-card-b1302228.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-24 · by Arthur Ferridge

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Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's assistant manager, confirmed that Cole Palmer would face discussions after receiving a red card during Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham. The incident occurred when Palmer was first cautioned and then sent off for stamping on Conor Gallagher shortly afterward. Alonso acknowledged the decision as correct but emphasized the need for maturity in handling difficult situations, especially with Chelsea's upcoming matches against Liverpool and Manchester United where Palmer will now be suspended due to his red card.
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Tottenham Hotspur shocked Chelsea 2-0, marking their second league win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years. Mike Penders scored an own goal on his debut for Chelsea, and Mathys Tel sealed the victory with a late individual effort. The result lifted Tottenham to 12th place in the Premier League table, their highest position since January. Manager Roberto De Zerbi praised the team's spirit and improvement under his leadership despite Maddison's injury setback. Former Spurs player and current Como midfielder Dele Alli mocked Chelsea legend John Terry on social media during the match, celebrating Tottenham's rare triumph over their London rivals. Xabi Alonso acknowledged Cole Palmer's red card as a correct decision and emphasized the need for discipline within his squad. Arsenal joined Manchester City at the top of the league after defeating Everton 2-0 in torrential rain. Chelsea will face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last-16 clash, with Palmer suspended following his dismissal against Tottenham.

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🔮 Many argued that Rogers could have been sent off against Everton last weekend for his strong challenge on James Garner while already on a yellow, while Palmer picked up a caution for dissent in that game and was perhaps fortunate to avoid a second booking for a foul late on.
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Blues Chelsea Everton Premier League Tottenham

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Palmer PERSON · 4× Chelsea ORG · 3× Alonso PERSON · 2× Blues ORG · 1× Cole PERSON · 1× Conor Gallagher PERSON · 1× Mateus Fernandes PERSON · 1× Mathys Tel’s PERSON · 1× Mike Penders’ PERSON · 1× Premier League ORG · 1×

Narrative

Palmer, who signed a new long-term contract at Chelsea earlier this month, will now be suspended for the high-profile Carabao Cup last-16 clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night, which is followed quickly by a visit from struggling Manchester United next weekend.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-24
🔮 Many argued that Rogers could have been sent off against Everton last weekend for his strong challenge on James Garner while already on a yellow, while Palmer picked up a caution for dissent in that game and was perhaps fortunate to avoid a second booking for a foul late on.
2026-10-24 · Evening Standard
Chelsea: Xabi Alonso confirms Cole Palmer talks after Tottenham red card as message sent · assertive framing

Claims (14 extracted, 1 hedged)

The Blues star was booked first for a clash with Mateus Fernandes, before quickly being sent off after a stamp on Conor Gallagher. asserted
star → book → Gallagher
His dismissal was a huge blow for Chelsea, who were already trailing after Mike Penders’ own goal on his first Premier League start and eventually lost 2-0 after Mathys Tel’s fine solo effort. asserted
who → trail → effort
Asked whether he felt the referee had made the right decision to send off Palmer, Alonso said: “Absolutely. asserted
Alonso → ask → Palmer
I've not seen it but I've been told it's right. asserted
it → see → it
“We think [up until] now we haven't received any red cards (this season) and we need to continue that way because we need to have this maturity to deal with difficult moments. asserted
we → think → moments
“When you have conceded 1-0, still probably there was 15-20 minutes to go, so we have to be on the way. asserted
we → concede → way
“I need to check the action to talk with Cole but it is one to learn for the future for sure.” asserted
it → need → future
Alonso echoed the words of many of his Chelsea managerial predecessors as he called on his squad to sort out their ill-discipline. asserted
he → echo → discipline
“We need to work and we need to improve on that,” he said. asserted
he → need → that
“I think we spoke (on Friday) about those things, and to know that in those situations that one first yellow card can be decisive. asserted
card → think → situations
As we have seen, it is a process of the maturity of the team and of the individual players as well.” asserted
it → see → players
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi said he felt that Palmer should have been shown a straight red card for slamming into Fernandes, while Gary Neville believed that Morgan Rogers should also have been dismissed for a frustrated late foul on Gallagher. asserted
Rogers → say → Gallagher
Many argued that Rogers could have been sent off against Everton last weekend for his strong challenge on James Garner while already on a yellow, while Palmer picked up a caution for dissent in that game and was perhaps fortunate to avoid a second booking for a foul late on. uncertain
Palmer → argue → foul
Palmer, who signed a new long-term contract at Chelsea earlier this month, will now be suspended for the high-profile Carabao Cup last-16 clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night, which is followed quickly by a visit from struggling Manchester United next weekend. asserted
which → sign → United
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