Chelsea’s Cole Palmer wasn’t open to comparing his current manager, Mauricio Pochettino, with Pep Guardiola, who gave him his professional start. The 21-year-old English player made the choice to depart Manchester City in the summer, despite Guardiola’s preference, seeking more consistent playing time at Chelsea. Since settling in West London, he has quickly made an impact and earned a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s squad.
During a press conference, when Palmer was asked to weigh in on Guardiola versus Pochettino, he promptly declined to respond, stating “Next question,” as per the Chelsea Chronicle. At another point in the presser, Palmer acknowledged Guardiola’s positive influence on his career, expressing gratitude, saying, “Pep is a great manager who provided me with the opportunity to kickstart my career, and I’ll always appreciate that. I spoke to him after Sunday’s game, and he congratulated me.”
Reflecting on his move to Chelsea, Palmer speculated on the possibilities had he stayed at City, admitting uncertainty about playing time. However, he feels content with his decision to join Chelsea as it appears to be paying off positively.
Meanwhile, among Chelsea supporters, there’s anticipation about the potential partnership between Napoli’s Osimhen and Christopher Nkunku, the notable attacking signing, who has yet to feature in the Premier League due to an injury sustained in preseason.