Cole Palmer has been advised to leave Chelsea, with football pundits Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes suggesting he has outgrown the club.
The 21-year-old has been a standout performer, registering 39 goals and 21 assists in 78 appearances, but concerns are growing over Chelsea’s long-term competitiveness.
Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Carragher compared Palmer’s frustrations at Chelsea to Steven Gerrard’s early years at Liverpool.
“He played two great passes early on [against Brighton], but as the game went on, you could see his frustration. It reminded me of Stevie at Liverpool because he was so much better than everyone else,” Carragher said.
Palmer, under contract until 2033, faces an uncertain future if Chelsea fails to build a competitive squad.
Carragher questioned the club’s long-term deals, stating, “If he should be playing for a team looking to win the Champions League, how does he get out?”
Scholes echoed the sentiment, arguing Palmer needs a greater challenge. “It’s almost been too easy for him at Chelsea.
“He knows he’ll play every week and be the best player. I don’t get the impression they are desperate to win anything,” he said.
Palmer missed Chelsea’s recent defeat to Arsenal due to fitness concerns, which also ruled him out of England’s World Cup qualifiers.
Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White has replaced him in the squad.
