Chelsea fans claim Tim Sherwood was right as Cole Palmer beat Jude Bellingham with incredible stat
Cole Palmer added two more goals to his season tally to overtake Jude Bellingham in terms of goal implications.
The Chelsea midfielder was back in top form as he scored a stylish brace on Saturday. 2-2 draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
He now has 30 goal involvements in all competitions this season, one more than the Real Madrid maestro. Bellingham.
In total, Palmer has contributed 18 goals and 12 assists in all competitions in 38 games.
And he could have had more assists to his name if Raheem Sterling he had saved his last attempt after being chosen by the 21-year-old.
Palmer also created Chelsea history against the Clarets by becoming the youngest player to record at least 20 goal involvements in the Premier League in their debut campaign, and only the fifth overall.
And Blues fans believe this proves Tim Sherwood was right in his assessment of the England international and his Chelsea team-mates.
In an interview with Palmer earlier this month, sherwood He told the former Manchester City midfielder that the team should be built around him, insisting: “All you need are good players to play with.”
While palm tree was praised for how he handled the awkward praise, Chelsea fans believe the disappointing performance proves Sherwood was right to say the team wasn't good enough.
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Another said: “Tim Sherwood was being attacked for telling the truth in that interview with Palmer. He was right.”
A third added: “Sherwood was right in what he said to Palmer.”
This fan then commented: “Tim Sherwood is right, Palmer is playing with shit players and a horrendous coach.”
And one of them sent a message: “He said it in the wrong place at the wrong time, but unfortunately there is a lot of truth in that statement.”
Meanwhile, this user simply stated: “It hit the nail on the head.”
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