‘Surely this is a dig?’ – Chelsea fans fear Cole Palmer ‘will leave us soon’ after cryptic Instagram post
COLE PALMER has sparked fear amongst Chelsea fans over his Stamford Bridge future with a cryptic social media post.
Palmer, 22, took to Instagram to reminisce about last season as he re-shared a video from Chelsea’s 6-0 thrashing of Everton last April.
The Blues superstar re-shared a video to his Instagram story that was originally posted by the club’s official account to look back at the win one year on.
The 6-0 battering saw Palmer score FOUR times, and Chelsea had re-shared one of his impressive finishes that day.
Palmer then posted the video to his story with the caption: “Enjoyment”.
Chelsea fans were quick to spiral after the one-word post, suggesting that Palmer was taking a swipe at current boss Enzo Maresca by harking back to the game under former gaffer Mauricio Pochettino.
One wrote: “Surely this is a dig at Maresca?”
While another added: “Is this a sign that Palmer is not enjoying playing under Maresca?”
Other feared that it was a sign that Palmer could be ready to leave SW6 after struggling to recreate his form of last season this term.
One concerned Blue posted: “If we don’t get an elite coach he’s gone after the Club World Cup in the summer…”
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And a second feared: “Cole Palmer will leave us soon, sad to say”.
Chelsea fans and pundits have voiced their concerns over Palmer’s role in the side this season under Maresca, complaining that the England international isn’t being given enough freedom to play his best.
That has been echoed by Palmer’s numbers this season.
The former Man City midfielder has scored 14 goals and registered nine assists in 37 appearances for the Blues this term, a significant drop from the 40 goal contributions he notched in 45 games last season.
While his current form has been almost unrecognisable, failing to find the net in any of his last 14 appearances in all competitions.
Chelsea’s struggles have also led to concern that Palmer could leave in search of Champions League football in the summer.
Maresca’s side are currently 6th, just one point behind Man City in fifth spot.
The Premier League’s top five will all qualify for Europe’s elite competition at the end of the season, but Chelsea will have to battle with City, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Bournemouth and Fulham for one of those final spots.
Palmer only just signed a contract extension at the Bridge last July, putting pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at the club until 2033.