Chelsea boss Pochettino: I'd be lying if I said Palmer hasn't surprised me

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29 Oct 2023 • 9:33 PM MYT
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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino found a big positive in Cole Palmer's performance from yesterday's defeat at home to Brentford.

Pochettino admits Palmer is performing like a ten-year veteran.

He said of his August signing: "He showed a great performance with character and personality.

"We are happy with the way he has arrived. He arrived on the last day of the transfer window but is playing like he's been here ten years, showing his character and personality.

"I cannot say 'I didn't expect that' but also if I say I expected it then I'm lying. You create expectation always when you sign a player but, of course, he's doing well.

"You only feel the player when you have the player, and from day one when he started to train, you could see the talent. He still needs time to improve."