
Merson says: Palmer needs support - but stop him and you stop Chelsea
Sky Sports EN 22 August 2025 at 18:54(Processed: 22 August 2025 at 18:54)
Paul Merson argues that Cole Palmer is the key player for Chelsea, stating that stopping him effectively stops the entire team. He emphasizes that Palmer requires more support from his teammates to share the creative and goalscoring burden. The analysis presents a tactical opinion on Chelsea's reliance on one standout performer.
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Opinion/EditorialTactics Analysis
Key Entities
Players:
Cole PalmerPaul Merson
Clubs:
Chelsea