Simon Jordan suggests the reason why Cole Palmer has shone for Chelsea and casts doubts on inclusion in Euro 2024

By premiernews On Mar 12, 2024

Simon Jordan has downplayed Cole Palmer's impact at Chelsea and is unsure if he has done enough to make the England squad for Euro 2024.

Palmer scored again in Chelsea's 3-2 win over Newcastle on Monday night to keep the Blues in the fight to qualify for Europe next season.

Palmer's goal against Newcastle was his 13th in all competitions this seasonCredit: Getty

The 21-year-old was a surprise signing worth £42.5million. city of manchester last summer, but fans were pleasantly surprised by his performance this season.

Palmer scored 13 goals and registered 11 assists for Mauricio Pochettino's side, earning him a call-up to the senior England squad for the final two Euro 2024 qualifiers in November.

He Chelsea The star has earned praise this season for his impressive performances, but Jordan has a different theory as to why Palmer has stood out above many of his teammates this season.

first crystal Palace The owner believes Palmer's standout performances have been due to a lack of high-level performances from his teammates.

“I think he's one of the few bright lights,” Jordan told talkSPORT. “I would say that if Manchester City really wanted to, they would have kept him because they are not under Financial Fair Play or any type of government from that point of view.

“I think they sold him because maybe they didn't think he was right for Manchester City. In Chelsea's transition stage, because they have few bright lights, Cole Palmer will shine.

“Ultimately, he's a good player, but I think it's debatable whether he makes it to the Euros,” he added. “I don't think he's had the impact that would propel him there, but he can be part of the conversation.

“There is an argument that he can be a really important player in a season where Chelsea have not been what people expected.”

head of england Gareth Southgate He was at Stamford Bridge on Monday to watch Palmer's latest heroics.

Southgate will announce his squad on Thursday for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium later this month.