Cole Palmer dazzles with Chelsea front three all on target against Fulham
Cole Palmer turned in a man-of-the-match performance against Fulham to get new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso's reign off to a flying start. Palmer missed out on England selection for the World Cup, but he will surely now be back in Thomas Tuchel's thoughts for next month's Uefa Nations League fixtures. The 24-year-old set up the opener for Joao Pedro, 31 seconds into the match at Craven Cottage…
Cole Palmer delivered a standout performance for Chelsea, scoring two goals and assisting another in their opening Premier League match against Fulham. The 24-year-old's man-of-the-match display gave new manager Xabi Alonso a strong start to his tenure. Palmer's nonchalant flick set up Joao Pedro for the opener just 31 seconds into the game.
Morgan Rogers, Fulham's summer signing, equalized with a goal from a cutback by Maxence Lacroix just before halftime. Palmer restored Chelsea's two-goal lead in the second half, slotting past Fulham's goalkeeper Bernd Leno after receiving a pass from Joao Pedro. Gonzalo Garcia, a summer recruit from Real Madrid, scored his first goal for Fulham in the 54th minute, but Chelsea secured all three points.
Manager Alonso praised Palmer's maturity and responsibility, stating it's important to get the best from the young player. The manager also revealed he enjoyed Palmer's performance, noting his ability to play with freedom and responsibility.
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