Romeo Lavia issues eight-word statement on Chelsea star Cole Palmer's 'stupid' performance against Everton
Romeo Lavia was left in awe of Cole Palmer as his Chelsea team-mate stunned Stamford Bridge once again.
The 21-year-old scored four goals on Monday night. 6-0 victory over Everton to take his tally to 25 goals in all competitions this season.
His last heroic acts for the Blues has seen him match Manchester City's scorer Erling Haalandwith the pair leading the race for the Golden Boot with 20 goals.
AND Routewho joined the west London team last summer alongside Palmer, couldn't help but be mesmerized by the England international's masterclass.
leading to x After Palmer got it right a second time, Lavia sent a message: “This is getting stupid now! MR. COLD PALMER.”
Moments later, palmer He completed a first-half hat-trick within 30 minutes, where he fired past his Three Lions teammate Jordan Pickford from near the midline of the field.
Lavia quickly responded to her own post, simply adding an ellipsis.
Palmer then scored a penalty in the second half, vindicating his decision by refusing. Noni Madueke and Nicholas Jackson To take it.
Chelsea's demolition of their Merseyside opponents has lifted them to ninth in the table to keep their European football hopes alive.
And Lavia was quick to praise the dazzling display, while referencing his injury problems in commenting on his excitement at playing alongside his team-mates again.
He said: “Aargh can't wait, man. What a team!”
Lavia was expected to be part of a midfield trio of Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo, but has been limited to just one outing all season.
The former Southampton star was discarded During the rest of the campaign in March he suffered bruises to his ankle and thigh.
His only appearance for Chelsea came in December's victory over Crystal Palace, where he suffered a setback on his debut.