“Chelsea don’t wast £20M I see why they bought him” – Paul Merson impressed by Chelsea player
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Paul Merson expressed his admiration for Cole Palmer’s immediate impact during Chelsea’s match against Nottingham Forest. Merson, while covering the game for Sky Sports, commended Palmer for the skill he showcased right after his introduction, noting that it was precisely what Chelsea had been seeking when they signed him.
The atmosphere of optimism at Stamford Bridge, which prevailed just over a week ago, was dampened after Chelsea suffered a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Anthony Elanga’s goal, three minutes into the second half, separated the two teams, with the visitors capitalizing on an error from Moises Caicedo.
Despite the disappointing outcome, Chelsea’s record signing had a notable first-half display. In an effort to turn the game around, manager Mauricio Pochettino introduced Cole Palmer.
While Palmer couldn’t prevent the club from the unfortunate defeat, his half-hour cameo displayed his bright potential. Paul Merson recognized this and emphasized that Palmer’s performance off the bench showcased precisely why Chelsea had acquired him. Merson noted a great bit of skill by Palmer as he maneuvered past two players, even though the subsequent cross didn’t result in a goal.
As Chelsea heads into the scheduled international break, it remains to be seen whether Mauricio Pochettino will consider giving Palmer a starting role in future fixtures.
