Cole Palmer (Chelsea) has opened up about his playing time at Euro 2024.
“Palmer has admitted that he didn’t get enough playing time at Euro 2024,” British media outlet The Sun reported on June 16 (ET).
Born in 2002, Palmer was Chelsea’s ace in the 2023-2024 season. He scored 22 goals and provided 11 assists in 33 English Premier League (EPL) games last season. In total, he has 25 goals and 15 assists in 45 games. Palmer was recognized for his performances with his club. He played for the England national team at Euro2024.
It didn’t live up to expectations. Palmer didn’t play against Serbia and Denmark. He only played 19 minutes against Slovenia in Slovenia. England’s disappointing performances against Serbia (1-0 win), Denmark (1-1 draw) and Slovenia (0-0 draw) during the tournament. The criticism was fierce. There was even talk of internal division. ‘Fans believe they spotted an awkward moment between Gareth Southgate and Palmer after England’s dull draw against Denmark,’ said The Sun. After the game, Southgate walked onto the pitch to shake hands with the players. 파워볼실시간 Southgate also shook hands with Palmer, who did not look at him, according to one source. Another media outlet, Metro, said: ‘Some pundits believe Palmer should start the round of 16. He was sensational for Chelsea last season. Palmer was aware of the noise at the Euros. But he understands why he has been pushed ahead of the likes of Victor Moses, Phil Foden and Bellingham under Southgate.
Palmer did his bit:
He played 54 minutes against Slovakia and 42 against Switzerland. Against the Netherlands, he played just 10 minutes and had one assist, and against Spain, he played 20 minutes and scored a goal.
‘He was disappointed at Euro2024,’ The Sun said. The outlet cited Palmer’s interview with Sky Sports. Palmer said: “It was difficult not to play, there were players there (in the squad) who had been there for a couple of years already. I took it fairly. But obviously, it was easy to question yourself, ‘Why? I knew what I did in the season, so I didn’t question my abilities,” he said.
Palmer now prepares for the new season. With Enzo Maresca at the helm, Chelsea will open the EPL on Sept. 19 against Man City at Stamford Bridge in London, England. Palmer recently signed a new contract extension with Chelsea. He will play for Chelsea until 2033.