Chelsea Reliant on Cole Palmer for Goals and Points
Chelsea’s season has been a major disappointment, but statistics reveal a startling truth: the Blues would be in the relegation zone without the contributions of young star Cole Palmer.
Palmer’s Dominant Stats
The 21-year-old attacker has been Chelsea’s standout performer, scoring 20 Premier League goals and registering nine assists. This means he has been directly involved in a staggering 47.5% of the team’s league goals.
With Palmer in the lineup, Chelsea have managed 10 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses. In his absence, the team has only achieved 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
Chelsea’s Struggles Without Palmer
According to The Sun, Palmer’s impact goes beyond just scoring goals. When he plays, Chelsea averages 2.2 goals per game, a number that drops significantly to 1.3 in his absence. The win ratio also falls from 45.5% to 37.5%, and points per match drop from 1.57 to 1.38.
Even more concerning, removing Palmer’s 29 goal contributions from the equation plunges Chelsea into the relegation zone. They would be sitting in 18th place with only 27 points, ahead of just Burnley and Sheffield United.
Pochettino Demands More from the Squad
Following a demoralizing 5-0 defeat to Arsenal, manager Mauricio Pochettino challenged his players to step up, emphasizing, “It is a good challenge. I would be motivated to go there and show that this is Chelsea Football Club, not Cole Palmer Football Club.”
While acknowledging the importance of Palmer, these statistics highlight a concerning reliance on one player. Chelsea needs significant improvement from the rest of the squad to secure a European spot or avoid a disastrous finish to the season.
