Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer said on Friday he has a point to prove this season after missing out on England's World Cup squad, while hailing new manager Xabi Alonso as a "breath of fresh air". Palmer was a high-profile omission from Thomas Tuchel's World Cup line-up, despite playing a major role in England's run to the final of Euro 2024. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHe ultimately paid the price for a poor season at Chelsea and said being overlooked hurt. After a disappointing 10th-place finish last season, Chelsea has a new manager in Spanish great Alonso who Palmer is excited about. Palmer is also ecstatic about Chelsea signing attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a British record 117 million pounds ($157 million).