What a comeback final by Chelsea! From 1-0 down after the first half to a 1-4 win and Conference League title. After the game, it was the usual victory interviews with the Chelsea players, TNT Sports wanted to hear a catchy summary of Cole Palmer. It was a summary, if you can call it a few monosyllabic words and a bit of grunting.
Palmer has had a demanding season, but has risen to the occasion and helped secure Chelsea’s Champions League ticket in the Premier League and on Tuesday a Conference League title. Then the microphone was stuck under the 23-year-old’s nose and it caught fire on social media.
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When asked how he found space to send off the two assists in the finals, the answer came:
-“Erm… I don’t know. I was trying to find space as the team got going. And yes.”
Okay, a little fumbling on the first question. Now to the others…:
Not surprisingly, there were “some” reactions on social media from the supporters. Here is a small selection:
“Will Cole Palmer ever get media training? His interviews are definitely unique.”
“Experts and journalists should just never interview Cole Palmer. The guy has no interest in talking to them…”
“The Palmer interview … Why are people so uninterested after winning a final? Is this cool?”
“This Cole Palmer interview. Says to ask the captain.”
“That interview with Palmer and James after the game with @footballontnt was disrespectful. Unnecessary. Embarrassing.”
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