BREAKING NEWS: “Chelsea fans don’t come for me, we all love Cole Palmer but I have just to say this. There is an issue that Cole Palmer has, that can turn him into a flop in the coming matches. He has to fix this issue ASAP” – John Obi Mikel has urged Chelsea supporters not to criticize him after expressing a significant concern about Cole Palmer. The former Blues midfielder candidly shared his thoughts, highlighting a specific area in Palmer’s game that he believes requires improvement.
Palmer, who moved from Manchester City to Chelsea in 2023 for £42.5 million, has quickly become a key player. His exceptional first season earned him the Premier League Young Player of the Year award, thanks to his 22 goals and 11 assists.
Despite his impressive contributions, Mikel believes Palmer still has room to grow, particularly in high-pressure games. This season, Palmer has maintained his strong form, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 11 appearances. However, some critics argue that he struggles to make an impact in critical matches.
Though his achievements include a hat-trick against Manchester United and a crucial penalty against Manchester City last season, Mikel noted that Palmer has been less influential against top-tier teams like Liverpool, Arsenal, and United this season.
On his Obi One Podcast, Mikel shared his thoughts:
“I’m a big fan of Cole Palmer, as are most Chelsea supporters. But in the big games, I want to see more from him. Against teams like City, Liverpool, and United, he’s been quiet. It’s not a question of talent—he’s got that—but I’d love to see him deliver key assists or make game-changing plays. Look at someone like Lamine Yamal; he thrives in big moments.”
Mikel emphasized that his remarks stem from admiration for Palmer and a desire to see him reach his full potential. He lightheartedly added, “Chelsea fans, don’t come after me. We all love Cole Palmer. I just want to see him own those big moments.”
