Fans spotted brilliant thing Cole Palmer did before Bournemouth penalty miss in Chelsea match

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Chelsea’s Second Win of the Season: Palmer’s Subtle Influence

Chelsea secured their second Premier League victory of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bournemouth, and while Cole Palmer didn’t score, his influence on the game hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Palmer’s Return from International Duty

Palmer had withdrawn from the England squad during the international break to focus on an ongoing issue with Chelsea, but he was cleared to start against Bournemouth. Despite not getting on the scoresheet, Palmer played a crucial role in the Blues’ success.

A Dominant but Challenging Game for Chelsea

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side dominated possession throughout the match at the Vitality Stadium. However, it was Bournemouth who created the better chances, with Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie both hitting the woodwork. Despite the pressure, Chelsea managed to keep the hosts at bay.

Nkunku’s Late Winner

Christopher Nkunku netted a decisive late goal, securing all three points for Chelsea. This added to Bournemouth’s frustration, especially after their recent signing, Evanilson, missed a first-half penalty in what turned out to be a pivotal moment in the game.

Palmer’s Role in Evanilson’s Penalty Miss

Though Palmer had a quieter game by his usual standards, fans believe he played a key role in Evanilson’s penalty miss. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez conceded the penalty after bringing down Evanilson in the box. But as the Brazilian stepped up to take the shot, footage shows Palmer engaging in some subtle ‘mind games,’ attempting to distract him before the penalty.

Palmer was seen speaking to Evanilson just before he took the spot-kick, and moments later, Sanchez made a crucial save. Bournemouth players pushed Palmer away, but his antics may have been enough to throw the penalty taker off.

 

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Fans Praise Palmer’s Mind Games

After the match, Chelsea fans were quick to praise Palmer for his psychological tactics. One fan commented, “This guy is a genius.” Another added, “Palmer man of the match for getting in Evanilson’s head before the penalty.” Other fans echoed similar sentiments, giving Palmer credit for contributing to the missed penalty.

Jamie Redknapp’s Thoughts

Even Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp noticed Palmer’s involvement, questioning how much of what Palmer said Evanilson understood. “Palmer is trying to get into his head,” Redknapp noted, “It’s part of the psychology of football.” While it’s unclear how much English Evanilson understood, the message seemed to get through, as Palmer’s tactic worked to Chelsea’s advantage.

In the end, Palmer’s behind-the-scenes influence may have played a key role in helping Chelsea climb the Premier League table.