Cole Palmer did not play in Chelsea’s 4-0 FA Cup win over Hull City on Friday night.
Despite the easy win, his absence raised some questions among fans.
Chelsea made several changes for the game and handled the match without issues, but discussions quickly shifted away from the field.
Over the weekend, videos surfaced on social media showing Palmer at a nightclub in Dubai with teammates Joao Pedro and Marc Cucurella.
The timing of this outing stirred debate, considering Chelsea’s ongoing domestic schedule and upcoming Premier League match.
Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, and Marc Cucurella Party in Dubai
Videos revealed Palmer having a night out in Dubai with Pedro and Cucurella.
Palmer was not part of the squad for the match against Hull, while Pedro was on the bench but did not play during the 4-0 victory.