September 29th 2024.
Chelsea's young star, Cole Palmer, made headlines last weekend by scoring all four of his team's goals in a victorious match against Brighton. Even Manchester United legend Gary Neville was impressed, saying he was "completely shocked" and "can't believe" the level of skill that Palmer has achieved at such a young age.
Many eyebrows were raised when Chelsea spent £40 million to acquire Palmer from Manchester City last summer. After all, he had only played 19 games for his childhood club at that point. But Palmer quickly proved any doubters wrong with an impressive debut season at Stamford Bridge, scoring 22 goals and providing 11 assists. This outstanding performance earned him the title of Premier League Young Player of the Season.
Despite a slow start to the 2024/25 season, Palmer once again reminded fans of his incredible talent by scoring all four goals in the Blues' 4-2 victory over Brighton. This was a historic moment in the Premier League, as no player had ever scored four goals in the first half of a match. Even Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, couldn't help but praise Palmer, calling him the best player in the league.
Maresca has known Palmer for many years, having coached him in the Under-23s at Manchester City and with the first team. He believes that Palmer's humble attitude is what sets him apart from other players. Despite his incredible success, Palmer remains grounded and focused on improving his game.
Neville, on the other hand, was not surprised by Palmer's talent, but rather by the level he has reached at such a young age. He compared Palmer to Mohamed Salah, who also surprised everyone with his amazing performances in his first few seasons. Neville also couldn't believe that Palmer was not selected for England's European Championship squad this summer, and that Manchester City let him go.
Currently, Chelsea sits fourth in the Premier League table, just two points behind Palmer's former team, Manchester City. The team has a busy schedule ahead, with a Europa Conference League match against Gent on Thursday and a Premier League match against Nottingham Forest coming up.
Overall, Palmer's performance has been nothing short of exceptional, and many are excited to see what he will achieve in the future. As for Palmer himself, he remains humble and focused, determined to continue scoring goals and helping his team succeed.
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