Liam Rosenior warned that Chelsea tactics 'don't suit' £40m star

Liam Rosenior is under pressure at Chelsea (Picture: Getty)

Pat Nevin believes that Liam Rosenior ’s decision to persist with playing Cole Palmer out on the wing does ‘not suit’ the Chelsea midfielder.

Palmer was a instant success in his first two seasons at Stamford Bridge following his £40million move from Manchester City in 2023.

But the Englishman has found form and goals harder to come by this season, in part due to the persistent, nagging injuries that have hampered throughout large parts of the campaign.

And while Palmer has scored six goals in his 13 appearances in all competitions since Rosenior’s arrival, the 23-year-old has still been far from his devastating best.

The current Chelsea boss has consistently used Palmer on the right wing, preferring to use Enzo Fernandez in the central No10 role.

But former Blues winger Nevin has urged the Chelsea boss to change his ways and deploy Palmer more centrally, particularly after a fourth defeat in a row ramped up the pressure on Rosenior prior to this international break.

‘A dip in form can happen,’ Nevin told Betarades.gr when asked about Palmer’s form.

Cole Palmer has not been at his best this season (Picture: Getty)

‘We always have to remember to ask the question why it happens. Is it because Palmer is playing for a team who are struggling?

‘He is also now playing wider and not in that number ten position. Is that good for his creativity? If you ask me, I would play him in the middle 100 out of 100 times.

‘He is now playing in a position that doesn’t suit him greatly. He is playing for a team who often faces opponents, especially at home, who sits very deep. That makes it difficult.

‘There are a lot of reasons why he hasn’t had that good of a season.’

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin (Picture: Getty)

Reports in recent months have linked Palmer with a move away from Chelsea in the summer, citing the 23-year-old’s desire to move back up north and play for Manchester United .

But Nevin thinks cashing on Palmer so early in his Chelsea career would be a grave mistake by his former club.

‘He was very cheap to buy from Manchester City and if he they sold him I would be gutted. As a Chelsea man I would be gutted. Totally and utterly gutted.

Liam Rosenior has largely played Cole Palmer as a right winger (Picture: Getty)

‘He is a joy to watch even when he is just being average to good, not to talk about when he is being brilliant”.

“I think the team needs to adapt to suit him as opposed to him leaving, but if he left the upside would be that minimum double the money you paid for him, and then you can reinvest.

‘We still have to remember that that is what Chelsea`s model is about. It is all about investment.

‘Of all the players, Palmer and Estevao are the ones who can bring in a lot of money. But I like them because I like being entertained.’

Chelsea return from the international break with an FA Cup quarter-final clash against League One underdogs Port Vale.

The Blues then face two tough back-to-back league fixtures against City and United as they look to salvage their hopes of Champions League qualification.

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