Carragher believes Chelsea could lose Palmer if they miss out on the Champions League
Lars Foster
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
For a time, Chelsea looked like they could be part of the Premier League title race, but it has now become clear that their only realistic battle is for a Champions League spot. Failing to qualify could have serious consequences.
Details: Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, speaking after Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton, suggested that if Enzo Maresca’s team fails to secure Champions League football, Cole Palmer may look for a move elsewhere due to his high ambitions.
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"Big projects take two or three years to build, but the problem is that top players can’t wait that long. Palmer is one of the best in the Premier League. You can’t say he was Chelsea’s best player against Brighton, but you could see his frustration—he showed it on the bench.
He is good enough to fight for bigger things in the Premier League and the Champions League. He scored in the European Championship final—that’s something Chelsea need to keep in mind.
Chelsea have spent a billion dollars on transfers, yet they aren’t in the European competitions they should be in. That’s why they must get into the Champions League. If they don’t, it will be a disaster. He won’t wait a couple of years for Chelsea to get there."
