Chelsea: Cole Palmer issues fresh fitness update after latest hat-trick as new promise made | OneFootball

Blues star insists he has more to offer after picking Wolves apart

But he appeared to be back to his best at Molineux as he scored three goals, two from the penalty spot and a third from open play, in the first 38 minutes of the match to secure an important win for Chelsea.

Despite the impressive performance, Palmer insisted at full-time that he was not yet at full fitness.

Speaking to BBC Match of the Day, he said: “I don’t think [I’m 100 per cent fit] just yet.

“Obviously people don’t know what goes on behind the scenes but being injured the whole season is not ideal and when I’m not able to perform as I want to because I’ve been injured, and still dealing with the injury, but hopefully I can get over the injury soon by managing it.

“It felt good to score some goals and get three points.”

He continued, adding that he had more to offer his team-mates: “I know what level I can provide when I feel 100% fit. Not being 100% fit isn’t ideal, I still feel like I can help the team but when I’m back to full fitness I feel like I can go to another level.”

It seems Rosenior’s tactical setup is well-suited to Palmer’s own free-flowing style of play, and he gushed about the transformative effect he has had on the squad.

“Life under Liam is amazing, he gives us all confidence,” said Palmer. “Lets us be ourselves, play free.

“I’m sure when I’m back proper fit you’ll see the best of me. Him and all the staff give us all confidence on the training pitch, with his strategies, the way we play, I really like it.”