Palmer Happy At Chelsea, Says Coach

Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior has shut down reports linking Cole Palmer to a move to Manchester United, saying that he is happy at Stamford Bridge.

Palmer has been linked with a move to Manchester United, with Sky Sports reporting that he is interested in joining the Red Devils on Thursday.

The English star joined Chelsea in 2023, and has been a key player at the club, scoring 48 goals in all competitions since then.

He led them to the Europa Conference League, and the Club World Cup last season but he has struggled with a groin injury this season.

Rosenior confirmed that Palmer is not interested in a move to Manchester United.

He said: “I’ve had numerous conversations with Cole, and he seems very, very happy to be here.

“He’s a huge part of our plans in the long term. He’s an outstanding player. Every player goes through difficult moments in their careers in terms of injury. I don’t think it’s any reflection on his qualities.

“He’s an outstanding footballer. But my job and the club’s job is to get him in a place where he can consistently perform at the level that he wants to.”

He also opened up on why Palmer missed the 1-0 win over Pafos in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Rosenior said: “He was in pain. He couldn’t perform to the level he wanted to do for the club. He’s a great kid, and he’s an outstanding player.

“But we have to make sure that we look after him in the right way. That’s why I haven’t involved him in the last game… Cole’s in a good place. He’s joined training today, which is really positive, and we’ll assess his reaction to training.”

Rosenior said Crystal Palace will be a tough nut to crack for Chelsea despite losing Marc Guehi to Man City.

He concluded: “I think it can be reported in that way. What I do know is they’re an outstanding team. Selhurst Park is, for me, one of the most difficult places to go in the Premier League.

“You have to be ready for a physical battle. The atmosphere in the stadium is going to be red-hot. So we’re not taking the game lightly at all.”

“You have to be ready for a physical battle. The atmosphere in the stadium is going to be red hot so we’re not taking the game lightly at all.

“I was fortunate enough to play against Crystal Palace early in the season. I know what a good team they are and we’re going to have to be very, very good to win the game.”

Chelsea currently occupy the sixth position on the log with 34 points from 22 matches while Crystal Palace have 28 points from the same number of matches to sit in 13th.