VERY SAD NEWS has been announced for Chelsea Star Cole Palmer this morning after he was substituted against Sheffield United

Mauricio Pochettino has provided a rationale for his decision to replace Cole Palmer with 20 minutes remaining in the Premier League match against Sheffield United.

Prior to the game, the English player had just scored an impressive three goals in the remarkable comeback victory against Manchester United last Thursday.

Noni Madueke, who had a significant influence as a substitute in that triumph, was included in the starting lineup with Thiago Silva. It was these pair who both scored for Chelsea, with Jayden Bogle also managing to score from a difficult angle.

Despite his limited involvement, the presence of cameras capturing him in some discomfort while clutching his back raised concerns about a potential injury.

However, Pochettino promptly addressed these concerns and reassured the public during his press conference.

When asked by football.london if he was injured, Pochettino firmly responded with a triple negative, stating that he was not injured. I believe he was fatigued.

I perceived that he was fatigued. We are leading 2-1, and Carney is another skilled player who can perform in the No.10 position and fulfill the required tasks. Indeed, we are content with his performance.

“It is imperative that we ensure his safety.” He sustained an injury during the match against Manchester United, which caused him to feel more fatigued than usual.

However, we decided to prioritize his well-being after he scored the second goal. Attempting to preemptively address a potential issue that may arise in the future.

Regarding the outcome, he expressed his frustration, stating that it was really disappointing to concede a goal in the first half after we had scored.

At the end of a game, when you admit defeat, you often experience a strong sense of disappointment and frustration.

“I believe that the draw is an equitable outcome.” Despite our ownership and possession, we failed to generate sufficient quantity. We failed to demonstrate resilience and fortitude.

That is an agonizing predicament. In the initial phase of the season, our team displayed a higher level of defensive stability, but at the expense of reduced offensive productivity. Currently, our team is achieving a higher number of goals, but also allowing a greater number of goals against us.

“Finding the balance is challenging.” We attempted to modify the circumstances by using various players and altering the scenarios on the field.

In recent months, the team has demonstrated a lack of stability. “Although we are able to score goals, we are also surrendering them, which is why we are being penalized.”