Cole Palmer says he’s “hungry” to get again to his greatest after an outstanding show in Chelsea’s Premier League opening win over Fulham.
Palmer scored the Blues third purpose of the night time in a 3-2 win at Craven Cottage, having already arrange Joao Pedro’s opener in what was an excellent show for the England worldwide.
After a troublesome 2025-26 season attributable to harm and a lack of kind which noticed him miss out on the World Cup, the 24-year-old appeared to be in high kind as soon as once more, starring alonside new £117million man Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro.
Requested how prepared he’s for the season, Palmer issued the frank response: “Did you not watch the sport? I’m solely joking, I’m prepared you realize.
“It was a troublesome season with accidents and whatnot however by the summer season and since I’ve been again I’ve labored additional onerous. Clearly with the accidents I’ve needed to attempt to stop them and work additional onerous day in, time out.
“I do know the expertise I’ve acquired so I can put in performances like that.”
Palmer: I used World Cup to recharge
Palmer mentioned he used his quieter than normal summer season – attributable to his snub from England’s World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel – to relaxation up and guarantee he’s again to greatest this season.
He added: “Usually I’m not an emotional individual, the individuals who know me know I’m not often bothered about issues in life, however over the summer season I rested, I recharged and yeah I’m prepared and I’m hungry.
“It’s essential – away recreation first is all the time robust however we dug in and acquired the win.”
‘Surreal to play with Rogers’
Palmer confirmed some encouraging link-up with new man Rogers, who was additionally on the scoresheet in West London.
It’s a partnership which has been cast lengthy earlier than tonight, with the pair shut buddies from their days within the Manchester Metropolis academy.
“Once you develop up you need to play or do something together with your greatest buddies, so taking part in soccer at the perfect stage feels surreal,” Palmer mentioned.
Rogers debut delight
Rogers was happy along with his quick begin with the Blues following his summer season swap from Aston Villa and was stuffed with reward for team-mate Palmer’s efficiency.
“It’s good,” Rogers mentioned. “You need to settling as shortly as potential, attending to go together with the squad and with the followers, and to really feel that affection within the first recreation. And clearly, to attain is a very nice second for me.
“Everybody is aware of how good he’s. Clearly, had a troublesome yr with accidents and stuff final yr, and you’ll see in his eyes in preseason in coaching that he’s prepared this yr and he’s able to show folks incorrect.
“And also you noticed that with that efficiency, that’s making an attempt to pitch by a mile, and that’s what he does. And yeah, it’s good to personal him on our aspect.”
