Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho has claimed “something is feasible” so long as the Blues have Cole Palmer within the staff.
Palmer loved an unimaginable breakout season in 2023/24, racking up 33 mixed objectives and assists in 33 Premier League appearances for Chelsea. He initially endured a slower begin to the brand new marketing campaign following a busy summer time, however is now proving it was no one-season marvel.
The 22-year-old scored all 4 of Chelsea’s objectives throughout Saturday’s 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion – he received his hat-trick within the house of 12 first half minutes and it solely took one other eight to get the fourth. No different participant in Premier League historical past has scored 4 occasions within the first half of a recreation.
“When you could have a participant in your staff like Cole Palmer, then something is feasible,” Sancho mentioned, by way of ESPN. “I’ve recognized Cole a very long time, since our days collectively at [Manchester] Metropolis. I’ve all the time watched him and all the time thought he would go on to be an important participant.
“He is displaying that now at Chelsea. We see what he is able to every day in coaching, we see the standard he has and actually, it is no actual shock to me to see him rating 4 objectives. In truth, he might have scored 5 – 6. I am certain he might be fuming to not add to his tally however in all seriousness, he is such a high quality participant.
“Having a participant like Cole alongside you is excellent and I am pleased to help him.”
On condition that Brighton have been unbeaten this season previous to kick-off, it had the potential to be a tough recreation. That a lot was clear provided that they took the lead contained in the opening seven minutes. However Palmer personally ensured Chelsea would make it 5 Premier League video games with out defeat and 4 wins of their final 5 within the competitors.
For all of the grave predictions about Enzo Maresca’’s staff following a poor pre-season and a gap day defeat to Manchester Metropolis, they’ve climbed to fourth within the desk – simply two factors off the highest.
