Palmer ‘excite’ to play ‘good team’ Betis and bag ‘big’ win ‘for the club’ in Europa Conference League final
Cole Palmer insists Chelsea are approaching Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final like any other game, but admits winning a trophy would be a huge moment for the club and players alike.
Palmer has a revelation since arriving from Manchester City at the start of last season and is now preparing for the biggest game of his second campaign in blue, as Chelsea take on Real Betis in Wroclaw.
The 22-year-old wasn’t faze when aske about playing in the Europa Conference League final แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ against Real Betis.
“Just the same as any other game, I think,” he said. “It’s my first one [with Chelsea], so I’m excite to play, if I play.”
Palmer’s rise at Stamford Bridge has rapid, and he’s no stranger to high-stakes matches. But he’s treating the final like any other match.
“Not really any different,” he added. “A final’s a final, and everyone wants to win. Anything can happen, doesn’t matter who you play or where it is.”
Several of Chelsea’s academy players have feature during the club’s Conference League run, and Palmer says he’s happy to offer guidance when need.
“When the young ones come on, I just tell them be confident. They wouldn’t be here if the manager didn’t think they could play, so just that, really.
“If I can help them during the game, I will. But I just try and let them play.”
The game offers Chelsea a shot at a first trophy since 2021, and Palmer says ending the season with silverware would be massive for everyone involve, especially in Enzo Maresca’s first year in charge.