“Machine” – Cole Palmer gives credit to “best player” after man of the match performance | OneFootball

Cole Palmer has a reputation for how cool, calm and collected he is, but today he showed a real flash of emotion as he was interviewed by Sky Sports following Chelsea’s win over Liverpool.

The attacker finally his goal drought with a late penalty, but he had already been fantastic for the 95 minutes before that too, playing a part in both of his side’s other goals.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Palmer revealed a little about how he had been managing this tough recent period.

Palmer on “social media trolls” and the pressure

“I just felt normal [through the goal drought]. Obviously sh** happens, I went three months without scoring but it just gives me more fight and motivation to do more for myself and for the team,” the midfielder said.

“Social media nowadays is full of idiots, the trolls and whatever. I don’t pay any attention to that. I’ve scored today and I’m happy but it’s only one and I’ve got to keep improving and try and reach new levels. If you’re getting chances and not scoring, you’re letting your team down in the end.”

You can see Palmer’s response in the clip embedded here:

Palmer spreads praise around to teammate

Moises Caicedo runs midfield against Liverpool. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

The modest Palmer also made sure to show some love to midfielder partner Moises Caicedo who had a brilliant game alongside him today:

“Today I felt like myself, like I was before recent times. I felt confident, I was trying things, first time passes, playing forward, playing free. Obviously when you’ve got [Caicedo] next to you, it’s a dream really,” Palmer said of the Ecuador star.

“Wow. He’s a machine… from the start of the season to now he’s been our best player. Wins everything back always, 100% effort always, everyone loves him.”