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.

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 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.

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

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

Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho has claimed "anything is possible" as long as the Blues have Cole Palmer in the team.Palmer enjoyed an incredible breakout season in 2023/24, racking up 33 combined goals

Cole Palmer became the first player to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League match as Chelsea led Brighton 4-2 at half time on Saturday.

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.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has taken the Premier League by storm since arriving at Stamford Bridge, and England coach Joleon Lescott has revealed what he is like away from the spotlight

After failing to muscle his way into a regular starting role at Manchester City, Cole Palmer wanted a move away from the Etihad to gain added game time to aid his development. He subsequently joined Chelsea in a £40m deal last summer,