Cole Palmer starred as Chelsea beat Newcastle United on Monday night.
Cole Palmer displayed a commendable level of humility and team spirit when he was told on live TV that Chelsea should build the team around him. After a standout performance where he contributed a goal and an assist in Chelsea’s 3-2 victory over Newcastle United, Palmer was praised by former Premier League winner Tim Sherwood. Sherwood suggested that Chelsea needed more quality players like Palmer.
In response, Palmer acknowledged the existing quality within the Chelsea squad and expressed hope for further team cohesion. He emphasized the collective talent of the team, indicating his belief in his teammates and the strength of the squad as a whole.
This exchange highlights Palmer’s maturity and understanding of the team dynamics, as he continues to rise as a key player for Chelsea.
During a post-match interview, former Premier League winner Tim Sherwood said: “All you need is some players to play with. I know you can’t say it but I’m saying it.
“I just think you need more quality around you, for me, he needs to build the team around you, the quality that you have. That will come in a few transfer windows hopefully, to get some right players in.”
Palmer replied saying that there is quality within the Chelsea squad as he backs his teammates.
He said: “Yeah, there’s a lot of quality there. It’s not just me, we’ve got loads of other players so hopefully, the team can gel a bit more…”
In another interview, Palmer told the club’s official website: “We had the courage to play which is what we need as a young team. We are going to make mistakes, so it’s about going on to the next one and the next one.
“We’ve had some difficult results recently, the cup final versus Liverpool, the game against Wolves – so to get points is vital for us. I think we showed a bit of passion and courage. Winning those second balls and not getting bullied.”
Palmer added: “If we win football matches, the fans will be happy and we want to do that for them. It’s about taking it game by game and seeing how high we can finish.”
On the back of the win, Chelsea are now only one point behind Newcastle in the Premier League table.