This has been a difficult season so far for Cole Palmer with injury limiting his game time but he was the standout player at this summer’s Club World Cup and was a key player for Chelsea last season.
He helped the Blues secure a return to the Champions League for this season, provided two vital assists as Chelsea beat Real Betis in the Conference League final and then was named player of the tournament at the Club World Cup, outshining some of the biggest teams and players in world football.
Palmer, 23, scored three goals and provided two assists, with no other player surpassing his five goal involvements.