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England's Palmer a 'victim' of 'sick' schedule, says PFA chief

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Cole Palmer is the "victim" of a "sick" system that is expecting too much of players, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.

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Section: England Men
By: Laura Scott
Published: Sep 29, 2026, 3:37 PM UTC

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Cole Palmer is the "victim" of a "sick" system that is expecting too much of players, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.

BBCUnited KingdomEngland's Palmer a 'victim' of 'sick' schedule, says PFA chief

PFA chief Maheta Molango defends Chelsea's Cole Palmer, calling the congested football calendar a sick system that treats players like victims.

Goal.com'A victim of the calendar' - Cole Palmer singled out as PFA chief blasts 'sick' football system for demanding too much from players

Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) chief executive Maheta Molango has described Chelsea forward Cole Palmer as a “victim” of a “sick” football system that is placing excessive demands on players. Molango said Palmer’s recent withdrawal from the England squad was another indication that the congested football…

sportingtribune.comPalmer is victim of ‘sick’ football system – PFA chief

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Professional Footballers' Association

English and Welsh association football trade union

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) is the trade union for professional footballers in England and Wales.

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England's Palmer a 'victim' of 'sick' schedule, says PFA chiefBBCUnited Kingdom3 days ago
'A victim of the calendar' - Cole Palmer singled out as PFA chief blasts 'sick' football system for demanding too much from playersGoal.com3 days ago
‘It’s very worrying’ – Chelsea star Cole Palmer is ‘victim of sick system’ says PFA chiefThe SunUnited Kingdom3 days ago
Palmer is victim of ‘sick’ football system – PFA chiefsportingtribune.com3 days ago

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