Cole Palmer has just spoken to the BBC about his current status, giving a different answer than his manager.
The attacker scored a hattrick today, but has struggled for form and fitness all season. He looked far happier today, and was asked whether he felt like he was getting back to his best after the game.
Palmer on getting back to his best and his current fitness level
“It felt good to score some goals and get three points. Life under Liam [Rosenior] is amazing, he gives us all confidence. Lets us be ourselves, play free. I’m sure when I’m back proper fit you’ll see the best of me,” the attacker concluded.
“I don’t think [I’m 100% 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. I know what level I can provide when I feel 100% fit.
It’s funny, because when he was asked whether Palmer was 100% fit after the game today, manager Liam Rosenior gave the rather smarmy reply of “he looks fit.”
Clearly Palmer isn’t all the way back yet, but today was a great sign that he’s on the right track. Let’s keep managing him and keeping patient.
In other news…
Rosenior admitted that the second half performance against Wolves was disappointing, especially in the context of how well the team had done in the first period.
The gaffer also chose to focus on his team’s play rather than just Palmer when speaking to Sky Sports. He praised their combination play in an impressive first half.
