The Laureus Academy member praised Palmer, stating that he has impressive performance numbers and has been an asset to the team. He emphasized that Palmer has shown great potential and credited him for playing all the games in his first year, despite being young. The member expressed anticipation for Palmer’s future performance under pressure in the coming year. The member also touched on the pressure faced by players at Chelsea, highlighting the challenge of delivering consistently under long-term contracts.

While discussing the squad’s quality, the member did not place the blame on Pochettino but stressed the importance of finding solutions and improving the team’s performance. In a broader context, the member mentioned the challenges of navigating the football landscape in England, particularly in terms of player contracts and the need for a different mentality. The member expressed hope for improvement in the team’s performance, especially considering the number of long-term contracts in place. The text then concludes by providing information about the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Madrid and inviting readers to join a new WhatsApp community for daily Mirror Football content and special offers.