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Cole Palmer has made a significant impact at Chelsea since his £42.5 million move from Manchester City in the summer of 2023. The young England international has caught the attention of none other than Eden Hazard, a Chelsea legend, who has openly expressed his admiration for Palmer’s talent. The Belgian star was recently involved in a game of ‘Winner Stays On’ through the Premier League’s social media channels, where he consistently chose Palmer over other stars, including Eberechi Eze, Alexander Isak, and Mohamed Salah.
Eden Hazard said: “Guys, you touch my heart. I have to say Cole Palmer.”
Palmer, in turn, has reciprocated the admiration, expressing his desire to play alongside Hazard, whom he considers a Chelsea icon. However, the promising start to Palmer’s Chelsea career has been marred by an injury that is expected to sideline him for the rest of the month, with the club targeting a November return.
Palmer said: “If I could play with one Chelsea icon, it would, for sure, be Eden Hazard.”
Enzo Maresca, who has been closely monitoring Palmer’s situation, emphasized the need for careful management of the player’s recovery. The Chelsea manager highlighted the importance of protecting Palmer and other players facing similar challenges, such as Moi Caicedo and Joao Pedro, who have been consistently involved in matches since joining the club.
Enzo Maresca said: “We need to protect Cole, for sure, 100%. Not only Cole in my personal view, because as I said now, because of the Club World Cup or because we never stop. We need to manage and protect different players. For sure Cole is one of them. Another one is Moi [Caicedo].”
The injury, described as unpredictable, requires day-to-day assessment, making it challenging to determine when Palmer will be fully fit to return to action. Chelsea’s medical team is actively working on finding the best solution for his recovery, ensuring that he can contribute to the team’s ambitions in the coming months.
Maresca continued: “It’s not an injury that some day you can be better. It’s not that you are playing and tomorrow you disappear. Sometimes you can be better, sometimes you can be worse. That is why we need to manage day by day.”
As Chelsea navigates this period without Palmer, the club remains optimistic about his return and the impact he can make once he fully recovers. Meanwhile, fans and teammates alike are eager to see Palmer back on the pitch, continuing to impress and live up to the high praise from legends like Hazard.
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