‘So Good’ – Palmer hails two Chelsea new signings
Cole Palmer has praised Chelsea’s summer signings, singling out Joao Pedro and Liam Delap as standout additions while insisting the Blues “should be winning trophies” this season under Enzo Maresca.
After a turbulent spell midway through last campaign, Maresca guided Chelsea to Champions League qualification, a Conference League triumph over Real Betis, and Club World Cup glory against Europe’s elite Paris Saint-Germain.
Those successes, Palmer believes, have raised expectations at Stamford Bridge.
“Yeah, definitely,” Palmer told NBC Sports when asked if the pressure had increased after becoming world champions.
“The way the club’s going, the direction, everyone’s excited. We should be winning trophies.”
Among the £250m worth of arrivals, Palmer says he has already developed strong chemistry with Pedro, who joined from Brighton in a £60m deal.
“He’s so good, man. I love playing with him,” Palmer said. “Even in training we just have good chemistry and know where each other are going to be. To see it in person was really good.”
Palmer also backed Delap, signed from Ipswich Town for £30m, to offer Chelsea a different attacking option.
“He’s something different… more old-school, aggressive, runs in behind. He’s a handful for defenders and one of the best finishers I’ve seen,” Palmer said. “Hopefully those two together score some goals between them.”
Chelsea, who opened their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace, face West Ham and Fulham in back-to-back London derbies later this month.
