“He’ll walk off like nothing has happened” - Chelsea star Levi Colwill shares why Cole Palmer is ‘frustrating’

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has shared why Cole Palmer could be 'frustrating' to play against in training. He lauded the midfielder's ability but pointed out his nonchalant attitude in scoring goals.

Palmer has been one of the best players in the Premier League since joining the Blues from Manchester City last summer. After his reported £42.5 million move, he scored 27 goals and provided 15 assists in 48 games across competitions for the west London side last season.

In a recent interview with The Guardian, Levi Colwill explained why it could be tough to play against Cole Palmer in training. He said (via Chelsea.news):

"He’s not the same Cole Palmer against me [in training]. No, I’m only joking. Of course he is amazing.

“You give him half a yard and it’s a goal. He’s so laid-back about it and it’s so frustrating at times because he’ll put it through your legs and score, then walk off like nothing has happened. You can’t get him back, that is the worst thing about it. Give him any chance outside the box or inside, it’s a 95% chance it will be a goal. You see that in most games.”

Palmer carried on his form this season as well, registering six goals and five assists in nine games across competitions for Chelsea so far.

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Gary Neville on Cole Palmer's tough test in Chelsea's upcoming clash against Liverpool

Chelsea have been in excellent form as they are unbeaten in their last seven games across competitions, having won five of them. Cole Palmer has been vital in their excellence in recent times.

After the international break, the Blues face a tough test as they will travel to face Anfield to take on Liverpool in the Premier League on October 20. Manchester United legend Gary Neville has sent out a warning to the west London side and Palmer about their upcoming clash. He said on NBC Sports (via Mirror):

"I always think that Anfield is the toughest place to get space. And you think about how Cole Palmer plays, and the way he always looks like he’s got time on the ball, it’ll be interesting to see how he does at Anfield and how Liverpool will attend to him.

"[They will] be really aggressive against him and test him. They won’t want to let him have any joy in the game and encouragement early on. Anfield can be a place where you can get bullied a little bit, off the crowd, the atmosphere."

"I always remember when I went to Anfield [as a player], I think it’s the toughest place to go. And I think for a Chelsea team under Maresca, it’s a real challenge for them. And it will be interesting to see how they fare in that."

Liverpool currently lead the Premier League table with six wins and one draw in their seven games. They sit four points above fourth-placed Chelsea.