00:02Cole Palmer has reignited his World Cup ambitions with a scintillating first-half hat-trick in
00:07Chelsea's 3-1 victory over Wolves. After a campaign marred by a persistent groin injury,
00:13the 23-year-old's treble at Molyneux served as a timely reminder of his unstoppable quality.
00:19With only four months until the tournament kicks off, Palmer is finally finding his rhythm
00:23under new head coach Liam Rossinia, who has been managing the star's minutes carefully
00:29since arriving in January. The performance was a direct response to recent scrutiny regarding
00:35Palmer's form and fitness. His goals, two ice-cold penalties and a cool finish from Mark Cucurella's
00:41cross brought his Premier League tally to seven for the season. Rossinia held the forward as world-class,
00:48noting that a fit Palmer remains a nightmare for any defence. With the World Cup in North America
00:54looming, competition for the number 10 role is fierce, while Palmer was a standout at Europe
00:58at 2024. His recent injury rose, have seen him slip behind Aston Villa's in-form Morgan Rogers
01:05and Real Madrid's June Benningham in the pecking order. Tuchel has only capped Palmer once since
01:11taking charge and with friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan approaching in March,
01:16the pressure is on. For Palmer, the goal is clear. Maintain this momentum to prove he is more than just
01:22a
01:22bench option for the three Lions and is ready to make an impact on football's biggest stage.
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