Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer after Chelsea's victory

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso shared his thoughts on the performance of attacking midfielder Cole Palmer. The 24-year-old Englishman played a pivotal role in the Blues' 3-2 victory over Fulham in the first round of the Premier League.

Palmer contributed with a goal and an assist, showcasing his impact on the pitch. Other goals for the winning side were scored by Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers.

I really liked how Palmer played. He acted responsibly, maturely, but at the same time freely. It is extremely important to me that Cole shows his maximum in this role. He feels perfectly when and where he needs to be, and I am happy for him. If we want to achieve success, we need exactly this kind of Palmer. Xabi Alonso

This positive start to the season highlights Palmer's importance to Alonso's tactical setup. The manager emphasized the midfielder's ability to make the right decisions during the match, which remains essential for the team's ambitions this campaign.