Former England international Michael Owen believes Chelsea s Cole Palmer should start over Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka at this summer s European Championships.
Palmer has been outstanding in a struggling team this season, carrying them to seventh in the Premier League with three games remaining.
His 21 goals in the top flight have given the Blues a fighting chance of qualifying for Europe in what has been an extremely difficult season for Mauricio Pochettino and his players.
On top of his 21 goals, Palmer has notched nine assists in the Premier League .
Saka, meanwhile, has had a largely inferior season, providing a pathetic 25 goal contributions for the team top of the league, while scoring four and assisting four in nine Champions League appearances his first taste of the competition.
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This horrible season from the Arsenal flop should see him dropped to the bench for England at Euro 2024, says former Manchester United and Liverpool striker Owen.
I would now start Cole Palmer over Bukayo Saka, Owen said. I donât think you can ignore Palmerâs form and quality any longer.
I had him in my squad a few months ago but now heâs one of the best players in the Premier League. He might even get Player of the Year, possibly the Golden Boot, and thatâs in a struggling team.
So heâs now a must in my mind. I would play him on the right. Iâd have Foden and him, one on the right and one central, then have Rice as a lone number 6, then Bellingham and Foden as 8s stroke 10s and Cole on the right.
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Cole Palmer over Bukayo Saka? Don t be ridiculous
What a completely rational take from Owen, who is not being reactionary whatsoever.
Yes, Palmer has been excellent in a pretty poor Chelsea side this season and without him they would probably be in the bottom half with Pochettino out of a job.
