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 purpose of the night time in a 3-2 win at Craven Cottage, having already arrange Joao Pedro’s opener in what was an impressive show for the England worldwide.
After a troublesome 2025-26 season attributable to damage and a lack of kind which noticed him miss out on the World Cup, the 24-year-old seemed to be in prime 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 understand.
“It was a troublesome season with accidents and whatnot however by means of the summer time 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 mentioned he used his quieter than regular summer time – 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 time I rested, I recharged and yeah I’m prepared and I’m hungry.
“It’s necessary – away sport 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 solid lengthy earlier than tonight, with the pair shut associates from their days within the Manchester Metropolis academy.
“If you develop up you wish to play or do something along with your greatest associates, so taking part in soccer at one of the best stage feels surreal,” Palmer mentioned.
Rogers debut delight
Rogers was happy along with his quick begin with the Blues following his summer time change from Aston Villa and was filled with reward for team-mate Palmer’s efficiency.
“It’s good,” Rogers mentioned. “You wish to settling as rapidly as attainable, attending to go along with the squad and with the followers, and to really feel that affection within the first sport. 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 individuals unsuitable.
“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 aspect.”
