VERY SAD NEWS has been announced for Chelsea Star Cole Palmer this morning after he was substituted against Sheffield United
Mauricio Pochettino elaborated on his decision to substitute Cole Palmer with 20 minutes remaining in the Premier League clash against Sheffield United, providing insight into the circumstances that led to the change. Palmer, who had recently delivered a stellar hat-trick performance in a thrilling comeback win over Manchester United, was part of the lineup for this match.
After Jayden Bogle’s fortuitous goal from a challenging angle, Chelsea managed to score twice, with Noni Madueke and Thiago Silva finding the net. Notably, Madueke had made a significant impact coming off the bench in the previous victory.
During his post-match press conference, Pochettino moved swiftly to dispel concerns about Palmer’s potential injury, noting observations of the player appearing less active than usual and seemingly experiencing discomfort, possibly in his back, as captured by cameras.
Responding to a question from football.london regarding Palmer’s condition, Pochettino reassured, “No, no, no. He was likely fatigued. It appeared to me that he was drained.”
Pochettino also mentioned Carney as another option for the attacking midfield role, emphasizing the team’s satisfaction with their 2-1 lead at the time. He expressed the importance of safeguarding Palmer, especially after his recent exertions and a knock sustained in the previous match against Manchester United.
Expressing disappointment about conceding a goal in the first half, Pochettino highlighted the frustration of conceding late in the game, leading to feelings of anger and disappointment. He suggested that a draw was a fair outcome, lamenting the team’s inability to create enough scoring opportunities despite dominating possession.
Pochettino reflected on the team’s struggles to maintain consistency, noting a shift from earlier in the season when they were more defensively solid but less prolific in attack. He acknowledged the challenge of finding balance between scoring goals and maintaining defensive stability.
In an attempt to address these issues, Pochettino indicated efforts to rotate players and tactical approaches. However, he expressed concern over the team’s inability to remain resilient, particularly in recent months, as they continue to be punished for conceding goals despite their attacking prowess.
