Despite finishing a disappointing 12th last season, Chelsea only need a draw against Bournemouth on Sunday to secure sixth place.
By Paul Tuama
Cole Palmer expresses admiration for under-pressure manager Mauricio Pochettino, stating that Chelsea players must rally behind him as they aim for a European spot after a season of ups and downs. Pochettino’s future at Stamford Bridge has been a topic of discussion throughout his debut season.
Despite finishing a disappointing 12th last season, Chelsea only need a draw against Bournemouth on Sunday to secure sixth place. This achievement would earn them a spot in either the Europa League or the UEFA Conference League, depending on several factors.
Chelsea enters the final weekend in good form, having secured their fourth consecutive victory with a 2-1 win against Brighton, a match in which Palmer, in excellent form, scored the opening goal.
“For it to be in our hands to get sixth place is big for us,” Palmer told Chelsea’s website.
“Hopefully we can do it. Chelsea is a big club, everyone wants to finish higher than sixth but we have to look at where we’ve been at the start of the season, throughout the season.”
The 22-year-old England international added: “We’ve been 13th and 12th this season. Last season was the same, so to get back into Europe is a step in the right direction.
“Big credit to the manager because all the players love him, we’ve got to fight for him. It’s been a good season and hopefully we can get European football at the end of it.”
Palmer has now scored 22 league goals this term, a tally that equals the single Premier League season best of Chelsea’s all-time record scorer Frank Lampard.
“Getting 22 goals in the Premier League is a big achievement,” said Palmer, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City for £40 million ($51 million) move last September.
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