Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer played down the enthusiasm inspired by his return to the scoresheet against Everton, revealing that he is “still dealing with an injury” which requires constant, careful attention.
Palmer scored his first goal from open play at Stamford Bridge in 333 days on Saturday, winning a battle of wits with Jordan Pickford before calmly stroking the ball into the bottom corner midway through the first half of the visit from Everton. A lack of form in the second half of last season took its toll on Palmer, but that drought was also extended by a persistent groin injury this term.
