Chelsea forward Cole Palmer said he is prepared to let his football speak for itself after opening his Premier League campaign with a goal in a 3-2 derby defeat of Fulham.
Palmer scored Chelsea's third goal and also assisted Joao Pedro's opener after 30 seconds in a formidable attacking performance. After a frustrating 2025/26 campaign riddled with injuries that saw him miss out on a place in England's World Cup squad, Palmer comes into this season with a point to prove.
Palmer on his injury hell and hunger
Speaking to Sky Sports at full-time, Palmer reflected on his injury struggles and said he was ready to remind the world how influential a player he can be.
Asked how ready he is for the new campaign, he chuckled: "Did you not watch the game? I'm only joking, I'm ready you know.
"It was a difficult season with injuries and whatnot, but through the summer and since I've been back I've worked extra hard.
"Obviously with the injuries I've had to try and prevent them and work extra hard day in, day out. I know the talent I've got so I can put in performances like that."
New fire after season on sidelines
Palmer continued, saying his season spent on the sidelines has lit a new fire under him.
"Normally I'm not an emotional person, the people who know me know I'm not usually bothered about things in life, but over the summer I rested, I recharged and yeah, I'm ready, and I'm hungry."
