October 13th 2025.
Cole Palmer may not be in action for Chelsea anytime soon as he recovers from a groin injury. Meanwhile, Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka recently weighed in on the ongoing debate between Palmer and fellow Premier League star Florian Wirtz. It seems Xhaka has made his choice, and it's not the Englishman.
Both Palmer and Wirtz have faced challenges at the start of their respective seasons. For Palmer, it's been a frustrating one as he deals with his injury. On the other hand, Wirtz is struggling to make an impact in his new Liverpool jersey. Despite a hefty price tag and high expectations, the German international has yet to contribute a goal for the Reds since his move from Bayer Leverkusen.
However, Xhaka remains optimistic about Wirtz's potential. Having played with him at Leverkusen, the Swiss midfielder believes that his former teammate will eventually find his footing in the Premier League. In fact, Xhaka would choose Wirtz over Palmer, despite the Englishman's impressive track record of 37 Premier League goals for Chelsea in the last two seasons.
Xhaka praises Wirtz's all-around abilities, both on and off the ball, and believes that he will be a valuable asset to any Premier League team. While Xhaka holds respect for Palmer, his time playing with Wirtz has given him a deeper appreciation for the young German's skills.
At just 20-21 years old, Wirtz has already shown an incredible work ethic and mentality, both in training and on the field. Xhaka hopes that Wirtz will continue to excel, just not against his Sunderland team. He wishes him the best for the rest of the season, acknowledging that Wirtz's talent deserves recognition.
Meanwhile, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has also come to Wirtz's defense, pointing out that the midfielder has been creating the most chances in the Premier League, despite not yet scoring or assisting a goal. Nagelsmann sees Wirtz's potential and believes that he just needs time to adapt to the league and find his rhythm.
As for Palmer, he is not expected to return to action until November due to his groin injury. This means he will miss crucial matches against Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, Ajax, and Wolves. Fans can expect to see Wirtz continue to develop and hopefully make a bigger impact for Liverpool as the season progresses.
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