Cole Palmer makes instant impact on Chelsea return

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Cole Palmer’s return to action for Chelsea against Brentford on Saturday underlined just how crucial he is to the Blues’ attacking spine. Coming off the bench in the 56th minute after a groin injury had sidelined him for two matches, the England international made an immediate impact, scoring the equaliser just five minutes later.  he goal ended a 242-day drought without a non-penalty league goal, the first time Palmer had scored from open play since January 14, 2025.

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00:00Karl Palmer's return to action for Chelsea against Brentford underlined just how crucial

00:07he is to the Blues' attacking spine.

00:10Coming off the bench in the 56th minute after a groin injury had sidelined him for two matches,

00:16the England international made an immediate impact, scoring the equaliser just five minutes

00:21later.

00:23The goal ended a 242 day drought without a non-penalty lead goal, the first time Palmer

00:28had scored from open play since January 14th.

00:32It was also a reminder of the influence he wailed, even after the timeout he can change

00:37the course of a match within minutes.

00:41Palmer's absence has been felt in Chelsea's recent fixtures, missing the West Ham warm-up

00:46and the following Fulham game.

00:48The team struggled to assert their creativity and attacking edge.

00:52His reintroduction brought a new rhythm linking midfield and attack effectively and giving

00:57manager Enzo Marescu a potent weapon against an organised defence.

01:02Even though Moises Caicedo later put Chelsea ahead with a brilliant effort in the 85th minute,

01:08Brentford managed a stoppage time equaliser but the positive signs from Palmer's comeback

01:13were undeniable.

01:13He can operate across multiple attacking positions, creating space, drawing defenders and finishing

01:20chances.

01:21His presence allows the team to transition more fluidly from midfield to attack, offering

01:25both goal-scoring and creative threat.

01:28The Blues' reliance on him is particularly evident in tight games where breaking down

01:32well-organised defences is crucial.

01:35His return from injury restored not only a key scorer but a driving force in the team's

01:40tactical set-up.

01:41With the contract until 2027, Palmer represents a cornerstone for Chelsea's short- and long-term

01:47plans.

01:48Maintaining his fitness will be vital as the season progresses, especially with demanding

01:53Premier League fixtures and Champions League challenges looming.

01:58His ability to snap scoring droughts and inject energy instantly makes him indispensable.

02:05His performance was a reminder when Col Palmer is on the pitch, Chelsea are a different, more

02:12dangerous team.

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