Chelsea’s Cole Palmer discusses what motivates his performance ahead of the match against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Palmer, 22, has had a meteoric ascent, winning the PFA Young Player of the Year and Premier League Young Player of the Year trophies following an amazing season. Palmer made an immediate impression after joining the Premier League from Manchester City on a deadline day last summer, scoring 22 goals and assisting 11 times—more than any other player.
Palmer is off to a strong start this year, having already scored a wonderful lobbed goal and provided three assists in Chelsea’s recent 6-2 triumph over Wolves. Palmer discussed his enjoyment of the pressure of being expected to score or assist in the matchday program for the Palace encounter. “I enjoy responsibility,” Palmer confessed. “I enjoy when people expect me to perform, whether it’s scoring or setting up a goal. “I thrive on that.
Considering his inexperience with frequent first-team activity, Palmer demonstrates great maturity and mental fortitude. Palmer is a crucial component in Chelsea’s attacking lineup, which has been boosted by the additions of Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, and Jadon Sancho. As Chelsea looks to recover from their recent defeat to Servette, Palmer and his teammates hope to win against Crystal Palace and head into the international break on a positive note.
