From the forgotten Guardiola to the Chelsea star: “It was very difficult for me to leave City”

If there is positive news on Chelsea of Mauricio Pochettino that is Cole Palmer. Made official on ‘deadline day’ of the last summer market from citywho received 46 million euros for his transfer, the ‘skyblue’ youth player is enjoying in London the opportunities denied him in Manchester, where last year he barely exceeded 350 minutes in the Premier League.

19 goals were scored

Two starts, and the league title is already under his arm, in 14 games in contrast to the 19 he has had this season, where he has managed almost a goal per game -11 goals and eight assists in 23 games-, as its maximum achiever and best passer Chelsea.

Within cityonly the ‘Pichichi’ Erling Haaland he surpassed him in scoring (18), while in terms of assists the only one with better numbers was Julian Alvarez (9). “It was a very difficult decision to leave Manchester City. “I’ve been there since I was six years old, but I thought I was ready to play every week,” he said. Palmer after the success of Chelsea about him Newcastle (3-2).

A match in which the 21-year-old left-footed midfielder was absolutely key for the ‘Blues’, helping the 1-0 Nico Jacksonwho just need to extend, motivate, his shot from the front, and sign the third goal for Pochettino with a whip the veteran was helpless Martin Dubravka.

Despite earning three points, the Chelsea He is running eleventh, with 39 units in 27 days and very far from the European positions. “There’s a lot of talent at Chelsea,” he said. Palmerwho believes there is a good medium-term project with Pochettino commanding. “The way the coach works with us on the field, the things he does… We can only improve. I’m sure if it’s not next season, the next one is a project. “We are all very young and we are trying to play well, so the results will come sooner or later,” he concluded. Only time will tell.