Cole Palmer Aims for Redemption at Chelsea After World Cup Snub
WHO:
beIN SPORTS - Cole Palmer, an attacking midfielder for Chelsea.
The New York Times - Thomas Tuchel, head coach of England; Xabi Alonso, new manager of Chelsea; Morgan Rogers, Palmer's friend and new Chelsea player.
WHAT:
beIN SPORTS - Cole Palmer stated, "If someone tells you that you're not good enough, you're going to try to go a little further," regarding his motivation after being left out of the World Cup squad.
The New York Times - Palmer described his previous season as "a bad season personally with injuries and stuff" due to a troubling groin injury.
The New York Times - Palmer mentioned that he had considered surgery for his groin injury but ultimately did not undergo the procedure after consulting a doctor in Sweden or Denmark.
The New York Times - Palmer joked about his trademarked 'ice cold' goal celebration, saying, "I have trademarked it so if he tries to do anything, he will have the bailiffs at his door."
beIN SPORTS - Cole Palmer aims to prove he was wrongfully omitted from the England World Cup squad.
The New York Times - Palmer was left out of the World Cup squad, which was a contentious decision.
The New York Times - Palmer helped convince Morgan Rogers to join Chelsea for a club record £117 million.
WHERE:
The New York Times - Palmer watched the World Cup matches from America.
WHEN:
beIN SPORTS - Palmer's debut for Chelsea is scheduled for August 24 against Fulham.
The New York Times - Palmer had his first full summer off in four years.
WHY:
beIN SPORTS - Palmer's absence from the World Cup has motivated him to work harder and prove his worth.
The New York Times - Palmer's omission from the squad has increased his hunger to succeed in the upcoming season.
HOW:
The New York Times - Palmer expressed that he "fell asleep at half-time" during England's World Cup match against Mexico, which started at 2am in the UK.
The New York Times - Palmer described his summer as great, having traveled with family and feeling refreshed after seven weeks off.
The New York Times - Palmer mentioned that he considered surgery for his groin injury but ultimately did not undergo the procedure.
Cole Palmer shared his thoughts on being left out of the World Cup squad, saying, "If someone tells you that you're not good enough, you're going to try to go a little further," which reflects his motivation moving forward. He also described the previous season as challenging due to a troubling groin injury, mentioning that he had considered surgery but ultimately decided against it after consulting a doctor in Sweden or Denmark. In a lighter moment, Palmer joked about his trademarked 'ice cold' goal celebration, quipping, "I have trademarked it so if he tries to do anything, he will have the bailiffs at his door."