Paul Merson believes that Chelsea\u2019s Cole Palmer is set to face the same challenges that have impacted Real Madrid\u2019s Jude Bellingham. Both players, representing England in the upcoming Nations League clash against Greece, are in the spotlight due to their exceptional form.<\/p>\n
Palmer, 22, has had a fantastic start to his second season with Chelsea, contributing 11 goals in just seven Premier League matches. His performances have earned him a spot in WhoScored\u2019s Premier League Team of the Season so far, thanks to his impressive play in the No. 10 role.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham, now in his second season with Real Madrid, has struggled to replicate his previous goal-scoring form. Despite not finding the net in his first eight matches, he remains a vital part of Carlo Ancelotti\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n
Merson, speaking to Sky Sports, suggests that Palmer will eventually face the same challenges as Bellingham. He explains that opposition teams will begin to single out Palmer, just as they\u2019ve done with Bellingham, in an attempt to neutralize his attacking threat.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you play at No. 10 in international football, it\u2019s a whole different ball game. Teams start to figure you out,\u201d Merson said. \u201cIt\u2019s happened to Bellingham, and Palmer is next in line to experience this. But while he\u2019s in form, you\u2019ve got to keep playing him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Palmer\u2019s unpredictability on the pitch is a key strength, making it difficult for teams to devise a strategy to stop him. Whether he can maintain this level as teams start to target him more remains to be seen, but for now, his form is hard to ignore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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