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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Duncan Bech

PFA chief defends Cole Palmer after England withdrawal as he hits out at ‘sick’ schedule

The recent withdrawal of Cole Palmer from the England squad is the product of a "sick" system that is placing unreasonable demands on top players, according to Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Maheta Molango.

Palmer is one of five injured players who have pulled out of Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, a trend Molango insists is reflected across Europe due to an unsustainable workload.

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