Former football stars Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes have both recently stated publicly that Cole Palmer should consider leaving Chelsea. They believe that the midfielder’s talent already exceeds the current overall level of Chelsea, and that remaining on the team may affect his career development.
Carragher’s opinion: Palmer needs better teammates
Carragher compared Palmer’s situation to Steven Gerrard’s early days at Liverpool. He mentioned that although Gerrard was exceptionally talented, he was unable to fully realize his potential due to insufficient support from his teammates.
Carragher said, “In the game against Brighton, Palmer had two very good passes at the beginning, but as the game progressed, you could clearly feel his frustration.” He added: “It reminded me of Steven at Liverpool, when he was better than everyone else but didn’t get enough help.”
Palmer has a contract with Chelsea until 2033. He has been a bright spot at Stamford Bridge, making 78 appearances, scoring 39 goals and contributing 21 assists. However, Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal last weekend exposed the team’s problems and raised doubts about their ability to compete for the title.
Gary Carragher raised a key question in response: “If he’s good enough to play for a team with the aim of winning the Champions League, why would he want to stay at his current club?”
Scholes’ view: Palmer needs a more challenging environment
Scholes agrees completely with Carragher. He believes that Palmer’s days at Chelsea are ‘too easy’.
“Palmer knows he starts every week and that he is the best player on the team,” Scholes said. ‘But I don’t feel like the team really shows a hunger to win.’
Scholes believes that Palmer needs a more competitive environment to drive himself to improve. Only in such an environment can he truly realize his potential and help the team achieve higher results.
Palmer’s current situation: out of the national team due to injury
Palmer has not been included in the latest England squad due to injury. The Three Lions, under new manager Thomas Tuchel, will face Albania and Latvia in World Cup qualifying matches in 2026. These two matches are crucial for England, and Palmer’s absence will undoubtedly be a disappointment to fans.
Summary: Palmer’s future is full of uncertainty
Both Gary Neville and Paul Scholes agree that Palmer needs a more competitive platform to showcase his talents. Despite his impeccable performance at Chelsea, the limitations of the team’s overall level may hinder his further growth.
Whether Palmer chooses to leave Chelsea will be an important decision for him. Regardless of his final choice, his career will continue to attract widespread attention.
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