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Manchester Today
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Chelsea's Rosenior Reveals Plan to Get Palmer Back on Track
The manager aims to boost the young midfielder's confidence and let him play freely.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:20am
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Rosenior's tactical approach aims to liberate Chelsea's young star Palmer and unlock his creative potential.Manchester TodayChelsea manager Liam Rosenior has shared his plan to help get midfielder Cole Palmer back to his best form after a difficult start to the season. Palmer, 23, missed much of the first half of the campaign with a groin injury but has struggled to consistently make an impact since returning in December. Rosenior says he will focus on boosting Palmer's confidence, highlighting the positives in his game, and allowing the young player to express himself freely on the pitch.
Why it matters
Palmer is a highly-rated young talent, and Chelsea will need him to perform at his best if they are to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League this season. Rosenior's ability to get the most out of Palmer could be a key factor in the team's success down the stretch.
The details
Palmer has scored 9 goals in 20 league appearances this season, playing both centrally and on the right wing. Former Chelsea player Shaun Wright-Phillips believes Palmer is best suited to the number 10 role. Rosenior says he has analyzed the statistics and found that Palmer has created a high number of chances for his teammates, even during Chelsea's difficult recent run of form. The manager wants to focus on the positives and avoid over-analyzing, allowing Palmer to play with freedom and intuition.
- Palmer returned to action in December after missing much of the first half of the season with a groin injury.
- Chelsea face Manchester United in their next league match.
The players
Liam Rosenior
The current manager of Chelsea Football Club.
Cole Palmer
A 23-year-old midfielder who plays for Chelsea. He has struggled with injuries and form this season but is a highly-rated young talent.
Shaun Wright-Phillips
A former Chelsea player who believes Palmer is best suited to playing in the number 10 role.
Enzo Fernandez
A Chelsea player who is serving a two-game suspension and whose availability for the upcoming match against Manchester United is in doubt.
What they’re saying
“You give him confidence, you point out the things he's doing well, you point out the things that are still very, very positive in his game.”
— Liam Rosenior, Chelsea Manager
“In terms of chance creation, I've gone through the stats. The chances he's created in our difficult times were very, very high for the league. We just didn't take the chances that he created.”
— Liam Rosenior, Chelsea Manager
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
Rosenior's plan to boost Palmer's confidence and allow him to play freely could be a key factor in Chelsea's push for a top-five finish this season. The team will need the young midfielder to rediscover his best form if they are to succeed.
