Cole Palmer says he’s “hungry” to get again to his greatest after an excellent show in Chelsea’s Premier League opening win over Fulham.
Palmer scored the Blues third aim of the evening 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 on account of damage and a lack of type which noticed him miss out on the World Cup, the 24-year-old in prime type 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 via the summer season and since I’ve been again I’ve labored additional arduous. Clearly with the accidents I’ve needed to attempt to stop them and work additional arduous day in, time out.
“I do know the expertise I’ve obtained so I can put in performances like that.”
Palmer: I used World Cup to recharge
Palmer stated he used his quieter than typical summer season – on account of 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 particular person, the individuals who know me know I’m not normally 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 powerful however we dug in and obtained 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 pals from their days within the Manchester Metropolis academy.
“Once you develop up you need to play or do something along with your greatest pals, so taking part in soccer at one of the best degree feels surreal,” Palmer stated.
Rogers debut delight
Rogers was happy together with his quick begin with the Blues following his summer season swap from Aston Villa and was filled with reward for team-mate Palmer’s efficiency.
“It’s good,” Rogers stated. “You need to settling as shortly as doable, 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 may see in his eyes in preseason in coaching that he’s prepared this yr and he’s able to show folks flawed.
“And also you noticed that with that efficiency, that’s attempting to pitch by a mile, and that’s what he does. And yeah, it’s good to personal him on our facet.”
