“He’s got to be good enough and while he is a talented player, how can we sit here…Pep Guardiola has stated the reason why he sold Cole Palmer to Chelsea
According to analyst Chris Sutton, Chelsea winger Cole Palmer was let to depart Manchester City this summer because he is “deficient” in several areas.
Palmer’s unexpected move from the Etihad Stadium during the transfer window came as a surprise because it appeared that the 21-year-old was being prepared for a future starting position at City. Pep Guardiola did accept a £40 million offer, albeit some have questioned if he will now regret it.
With four goals in ten games for the Stamford Bridge side this season, the attacker has been among Mauricio Pochettino’s more effective players. On Saturday night, Palmer added to his total and was given the Sky Sports Man of the Match award by Gary Neville.
Sutton believes he has an explanation for Guardiola’s choice, despite the fact that many people are still perplexed by his departure. According to what I’ve seen of him or what I saw of him at Manchester City, I get what you’re saying [about his quality], the former Blackburn Rovers player said on the podcast It’s all Kicking Off.
“However, it seems like you’re challenging Pep’s judgment there. Pep believes that he lacks something, whether it be the ability to play in the Pep Guardiola manner of play or something else. However, on the surface, I do comprehend what you’re stating.
“He needs to be good enough, and even though he is a brilliant player, how can we sit here and criticize Pep Guardiola at this point in time?
“They won the Premier League for the last three seasons, they won the Champions League last season, whatever it is, and he doesn’t get many things wrong. So perhaps we ought to hold off before passing judgment on Palmer’s departure.
