Cole Palmer has continued to produce dazzling form during his second season as a Chelsea player.
The Chelsea squad is filled with some outstanding individual talents, but Cole Palmer remains the team’s talisman on the pitch.
In 13 Premier League games this season, Palmer has scored eight goals and created three assists. He’s definitely thriving in Enzo Maresca’s system as a No.10 playmaker.
Palmer has equalled Mason Mount’s goal tally at Chelsea (33), which he’s done in 135 fewer games.
John McGinn of Aston Villa and Cole Palmer of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Aston Villa FC at Stamford Bridge on D...
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Stephen Warnock noticed Cole Palmer discipline
Sky Sports pundit Stephen Warnock was seriously impressed by Chelsea’s Palmer after watching his performance a couple of days ago in the 3-0 league win at home to Aston Villa. In particular, he thinks that the 22-year-old Blues star is showing great discipline this season.
“I was at the game yesterday. When I was doing the commentary, one of the things that struck me about Cole Palmer was how disciplined he is in his position now,” Warnock told Sky Sports Premier League.
“I feel like under [Mauricio] Pochettino he felt like he was the main man and the system was built around him. He’d go wondering looking for the ball and taking it off people because he felt like he had to create things.
“This system that Enzo Maresca has got him playing in, he holds that inside right position and allows the other winger or full-back to get high and wide. It creates so many problems for the backline
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“Yesterday he was so patient in the way he held his position. Also as well, not trying too much on the ball. At times one and two touch football. It’s a sign of maturity. It’s a sign of growth. It’s a sign that he’s willing to learn and he’s understanding how to learn under a manager helping him to evolve.”
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Chelsea’s Palmer was included in the Premier League’s Team of the Week after a goal and assist against Villa.
The England international had endured a drought by his standards, failing to score or assist in three consecutive matches, but he was back in style against Villa. Now, he’ll be super confident when the Blues travel to struggles Southampton on Wednesday night.
Cole Palmer shining for Chelsea
Like his first season in Chelsea colours, Palmer is consistently putting in top-class displays for them.
Here is a look at the attacker’s impact for the Blues so far this campaign:
Appearances Goals Assists Shots Chances created Pass accuracy Yellow cards Average rating
13 8 6 43 34 81.2% 3 7.92
Cole Palmer in the Premier League during the 2024/25 season via FOTMOB
Rio Ferdinand says Chelsea’s Palmer wows him every game with a bit of magic. On top of his attacking output, he brings so much flair and creativity on the football pitch.