Chelsea ahead Cole Palmer admits his World Cup snub has given him further motivation going into the brand new season.
Palmer was a shock omission from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad which reached the semi-finals earlier than dropping to Argentina.
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As an alternative, the 24-year-old watched the World Cup whereas on a summer time vacation along with his household in Marbella.
Requested if his omission gave him extra motivation forward of the brand new Premier League marketing campaign, Palmer informed reporters in Sydney: “Sure, naturally it will.
Cole Palmer in motion in opposition to Western Sydney Wanderers (PA)
“It is like something. If somebody tells you you are primarily not adequate to get within the squad, then you are going to assume, ‘all proper then, I will attempt to go that further bit tougher’.”
Palmer performed nearly all of final season with a groin harm which affected his type and probably value him his World Cup spot.
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However he added: “I really feel good now. The seven weeks (off) clearly helped. I am able to go once more.”
Palmer got here off the bench for Chelsea’s pre-season opener, a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, through which he offered an help for Joao Pedro’s Eighty fifth-minute strike.
He’ll face acquainted opposition on Saturday as Chelsea conflict with London rivals Tottenham.