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title: "Chelsea international break tracker: Call-ups, fixtures and withdrawals"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
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published: "2026-09-22T20:30:00Z"
modified: "2026-09-22T20:30:00Z"
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# Chelsea international break tracker: Call-ups, fixtures and withdrawals

Chelsea now have nine senior players away on international duty after Cole Palmer withdrew from the England squad.

Xabi Alonso’s side do not return to Premier League action until Bournemouth visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday 10 October.

That gives Chelsea an extended period at Cobham, while the players away with their countries face a demanding run of Nations League fixtures and international travel.

## Cole Palmer withdraws from England squad

Palmer will remain with Chelsea after withdrawing from England duty because of an injury issue.

[England officially confirmed](https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2026/Sep/21/england-men-september-october-2026-squad-updates) that Palmer was one of five players ruled out of Thomas Tuchel’s squad.

The Chelsea forward had been recalled after missing the World Cup squad but will now focus on recovery at club level.

Our [latest Cole Palmer injury update](https://readchelsea.com/2026/09/21/cole-palmer-set-to-withdraw-from-england-squad-injury-concern/) explains why Chelsea have decided against risking him during the international window.

Morgan Rogers remains with England and is available for the four Nations League fixtures against Spain, Czechia and Croatia.

## Chelsea senior players on international duty

Chelsea currently have nine senior players confirmed away with their countries:

- Morgan Rogers – England
- Estêvão Willian – Brazil
- Emiliano Martínez – Argentina
- Valentín Barco – Argentina
- Roméo Lavia – Belgium
- Mike Penders – Belgium
- Maxence Lacroix – France
- Jorrel Hato – Netherlands
- Pedro Neto – Portugal

João Pedro had already withdrawn from Brazil duty through injury.

## Chelsea gain larger Cobham group

Palmer’s withdrawal means Alonso has another key player remaining at Cobham.

He joins Reece James, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto, Moisés Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Jamie Gittens, Pep Chavarría and Marco Palestra among the senior players currently not away on international duty.

ReadChelsea has already looked at [the group Alonso has available at Cobham](https://readchelsea.com/2026/09/21/xabi-alonso-11-man-chelsea-group-cobham-international-break/) as he works to fix the problems exposed in the 3-0 defeat at Brentford.

The break should also give Palmer time to recover without the additional load of four England fixtures.

## When do Chelsea play next?

Chelsea return against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on **Saturday 10 October**.

Our [Chelsea next five fixtures guide](https://readchelsea.com/2026/09/21/chelsea-next-five-fixtures-after-international-break/) tracks the full run after the international break, including Everton, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United.

This page will be updated throughout the international window with appearances, injuries, withdrawals and return information for every Chelsea player away with their country.