“Build your team around him” “He will save you next season” – Mikel Obi warns Enzo Earesca to focus on 22-year-old Chelsea star who will unlock his Chelsea glory
After being overlooked at the Euro 2024, Cole Palmer has demonstrated incredible form and the ability to start games for England, according to Mikel Obi.
The next England manager needs to figure out a way to include Chelsea player Cole Palmer in the starting lineup, according to Nigerian legend and Chelsea hero John Mikel Obi.
Palmer was a major talking topic during the Three Lions’ arduous journey to the Euro 2024 final, where Spain ultimately triumphed.
Following an impressive season at Stamford Bridge when he won numerous accolades with the Blues, the 22-year-old found it difficult to establish himself in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.
English supporters, who found it difficult to comprehend why the former Manchester City youth star was unable to push his way into the starting eleven, pelted Southgate with abuse.
Cole Palmer, who scored one goal and provided an assist in England’s seven games, did not start any of the games as the Three Lions suffered back-to-back losses in the European Championship finals.
After more than ten years at Chelsea, Mikel has now urged the incoming England manager to center the team around the gifted playmaker.
‘I think they need to find a way to fit Cole Palmer in that starting eleven,’ Obi said on his latest podcast.
“Build your team around him, He will save you next season”
‘They need to find a way, whichever manager comes in, his first job is to find a way he can fit Palmer because every time he came on in the tournament (Euro 2024) he was absolutely fantastic.’