Cole Palmer left stunned by Tim Sherwood Chelsea comments after Newcastle United win
After the exhilarating match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, where Cole Palmer showcased his prowess by scoring and assisting a goal, the young talent found himself in an unexpected post-match tête-à-tête with former Tottenham Hotspur manager, Tim Sherwood.
Sherwood, now a pundit for Stadium Astro, didn’t hold back in his assessment of Palmer’s performance, asserting that the Englishman is the driving force behind Chelsea’s success and that his teammates are falling short of matching his standards. With 15 goals and 11 assists so far this season, Palmer has undeniably been Chelsea’s standout performer.
Directly addressing Palmer, Sherwood opined, “All you need is some players to play with you. I know you can’t say that, but I’m saying it. I just think you need more quality around you. For me, he [Pochettino] needs to build the team around you and the quality that you have. But that will come with a few transfer windows, hopefully once he gets the right players in.”
Palmer, initially taken aback by Sherwood’s remarks, chose to respond diplomatically, emphasizing the collective talent within the Chelsea squad. “There’s a lot of quality there, not just me. We’ve got loads of other players, so hopefully the team can gel a bit more than everyone has seen. I think there is so much talent at Chelsea.”
Asserting his confidence in Chelsea’s trajectory, Palmer highlighted the behind-the-scenes work of the manager and the potential for improvement. “The fans don’t see it, you guys don’t see it, but the way the manager works us on the pitch, the things he does with us, it’s only going to get better. I am sure that if not next season, but the season after, it’s a project and everyone’s young and we will see it sooner or later.”
Looking ahead to Chelsea’s upcoming FA Cup quarter-final clash with Leicester City, Palmer expressed optimism about their chances and emphasized the team’s focus on taking each game as it comes to secure positive results both in the FA Cup and in the league standings.
With Palmer’s confidence in Chelsea’s potential and determination to continue their success, the Blues are poised to make a strong push in both domestic competitions under the guidance of their talented young squad.
