Cole Palmer revealed that several conversations with Enzo Alonso and Morgan Rogers over the summer have made him feel ready to perform at his best for Chelsea this season.

Last season, the No. 10 struggled to replicate the excellent form of his first two seasons at Chelsea, and injuries also hampered his performance.

However, with the arrival of his old friend and new teammate Rogers, and under Alonso's management, he has made a strong start to the 2024/25 Premier League season.

In the first Premier League match against Fulham, he assisted João Félix's opening goal just 31 seconds into the game. Rogers then scored, and Palmer later netted the winning goal, helping Chelsea to a 3-2 victory.

Palmer said: "I'm really happy, and a bit disbelieving, because I didn't expect us to score so quickly."

This victory at Craven Cottage also marked the first time former Manchester City academy teammates Palmer and Rogers played together in a competitive match for Chelsea, bringing creativity to the team.

Speaking about his partnership with Rogers, Palmer said: "I think we're two different types of players. He's stronger and more powerful, and I'm more technical."

"When he joined, I told him he would make a big difference. We'll continue to sign other players, so we'll have a good team, and we can achieve great things."

In addition to his new teammate, Palmer is also playing under new manager Enzo Alonso this season, and he spoke about the Spanish coach's main message to him.

"He just told me to play freely, because he knows what I can do when I feel good. I feel like I can go anywhere on the pitch and find areas to cause trouble. That's what he told me."

All of this has made Palmer believe he can return to his best form this season. However, he also revealed that he believes the biggest factor is the psychological impact of being free from injuries.

"A lot happened last season. Mainly injuries. After an injury, you go onto the pitch with doubts, thinking, 'Oh, can I still do certain movements?' You overthink things."

"It's like you don't do the movements you used to do because they used to hurt. But I'm past that now."

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