“If you saw what he did today it was crazy. Two \[assists for\] goals that completely changed the game. That's what he does,” Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo said.
Palmer’s only goal since mid-January was a late spot-kick against Liverpool, but his ability to find the right pass, or pick a moment to up the tempo, makes him a man for the big occasion.
The 23-year-old is famously short on words in interviews, but certainly not on talent and influence within this young Chelsea squad.
If they are to progress and challenge for the Premier League title, he is the player manager Enzo Maresca will build the team around. On a frenzied night in Wroclaw, when cool heads and quality were needed, Palmer showed just why.
“The bad run he had this season is going to make him a better player, no doubt. In the last third, he can decide games with a goal or an assist. And the two assists were very nice,” Maresca said.
**Reuters**