Cole Palmer has stated he tries to not put stress on himself after incomes comparisons to Chelsea nice Gianfranco Zola.

Palmer starred as Chelsea climbed again into the Premier League’s high 4 with a 2-1 win over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The 22-year-old scored the winner early into the second half, having helped create the opening aim for the Blues with a beautiful defence-splitting move from deep.

Palmer was named PFA Participant of the Yr in 2023/24 and has began the brand new season in comparable kind, with 12 aim involvements in 9 Premier League appearances.

He stated is eager to keep away from placing added stress on himself in simply his second season of standard first-team soccer.

“I attempt to go on the market and play my recreation. That’s what I do,” he stated to Sky Sports activities.

“I at all times attempt to take pleasure in my soccer recreation by recreation. I attempt to not put stress on myself. Many individuals on the skin attempt to put stress on me to copy what I did final season when it comes to numbers. It’s my second season enjoying soccer and I’m nonetheless very, very younger.”

Palmer’s influence at Chelsea has earned comparisons to Gianfranco Zola. The midfielder admits he’s too younger to recollect the Italian in motion however admits it’s flattering to be spoken about alongside a Chelsea nice.

“I do know he’s an icon on Fifa so he should have been good. To be sincere I didn’t actually watch him play. Everybody says he was an incredible participant, so thanks.”

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