Cole Palmer has stressed courage is key when Chelsea visit Newcastle United’s St James’ Park in the Premier League on Sunday. Palmer,
who celebrated his 23rd birthday and was inspired by watching the Champions League semi-final on TV, says. He and his Chelsea team-mates are ready to go as they aim to return to European football next season.
“We know what the atmosphere is like there. And Newcastle are in the mix for a Champions League place,” the 23-year-old said.
“It’s going to be a tough game but we have to go there to win it and we have to be brave. “
If you don’t go there scared or afraid they are going to eat you alive. We have to be intense from the first minute.”
Chelsea have a poor record at Newcastle, losing eight of their last 12 visits there, while the Magpies have won their last five home games, scoring 18 goals in total.
But Palmer is confident and has no fear, adding: “I don’t think anyone is scared.”
He scored after an 18-game drought and will play a key role in Enzo Maresca’s side as they reach the Conference League final.
“It feels great to be in the final,” Palmer said, but stressed everyone is focus on the Premier League with vital points to be won,
while Newcastle have no European fixtures to strain. หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่. Chelsea have rotated their squad throughout the season to keep them fresh for the final stretch.
Chelsea face Manchester United on Friday night before travelling to Nottingham Forest in what could be a top-five fixture.
Palmer is confident his side are capable Especially with a squad whose average age is just 23-and-a-half. “We have a lot of quality, you could see that on Thursday night,” he said.
Despite his young age, Palmer is starting to feel like he’s becoming more of a leader in the team. “I feel that way, but I still have to grow up because I’m still young.”