Cole Palmer matched the hattrick record of several Chelsea legends with his four goals against Brighton. The 22-year-old has been an absolute revelation for the Blues since joining from Man City last year.

How Did He Rise So Fast? In the midst of Chelsea’s tumultuous 2023-24 Premier League season, one name has risen above the din: Cole Palmer

Maresca, however, will be unable to call on star man Cole Palmer for the European campaign. Indeed, the England international – along with Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia – all been left out of the club’s squad for the Conference League group stages.

Cole Palmer is one of the Chelsea players left out of their Conference League squad for the league phase. Others include Romeo Lavia, Fofana, and Ben Chilwell.

Palmer scored four goals against Brighton on Saturday but will play no part in the Conference League – with Chelsea understood to be mindful of his workload after a breakthrough 12 months – during which he has cemented his place as an integral part of the Blues midfield and a senior England international.

Cole Palmer produced an incredible solo performance during Chelsea’s 4-2 victory against Brighton on Saturday, becoming the first player to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League match.

Chelsea cult hero John Obi Mikel insists Cole Palmer cannot be compared to Frank Lampard despite the Blues forward’s remarkable first year in West London. In-form forward Palmer has shone in the opening months of the Premier League season and has already equalled a major feat achieved by Lampard at Stamford Bridge.

Four goals in the first half against Brighton, records stacking up. Cole Palmer is making a case to be considered the best in the top flight

The England star has continued his incredible 2023/24 form into the new campaign but isn’t eligible to feature on Thursday.

Cole Palmer duly popped in four goals on Sunday to underline that, among all the great young talents in English football at a very special time, he is probably already the best of the bunch. His four could easily have been six and he should have had a hat-trick of assists on the day too.