He helped me a lot — Palmer reveals how Super Eagles-eligible star supported him through bad form

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Medal ceremony, Marc Cucurella, Cole Palmer, Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury Hall - The final match UEFA Europa Conference League Real Betis vs Chelsea FC at Wroclaw Stadium. Copyright: xVitaliixKliuievx

He helped me a lot — Palmer reveals how Super Eagles-eligible star supported him through bad form

Faruq Ibrahim 19:49 - 06.07.2025

Chelsea star Cole Palmer revealed that one of his teammates has been crucial to him recovering from a bad spell.

Nigerian defender Tosin Adarabioyo recently shared how he has supported his teammate Cole Palmer through his goal drought after the England international admitted that the former Fulham man was one of his support systems. 

Palmer reveals Adarabioyo’s crucial support 

The 23-year-old had a sensational first 18 months at Chelsea, establishing himself as one of the best players in the Premier League.

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However, he suffered a significant dip in the second half of the recently concluded season, managing only two goals and two assists in the last 17 matches of the campaign. It was a difficult spell for the former Manchester City man, and he revealed that Adarabioyo served as a crucial support system. 

“I've had a difficult time these past whatever months on and off the pitch, but he's always been there for me. He's helped me a lot,” Palmer said. 

Cole Palmer of Chelsea FC celebrates with team mate Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah after scoring to give the side a 1-0 lead during the SE Palmeiras vs Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup quarter final match. Picture credit Jonathan Moscrop Sportimage
Cole Palmer of Chelsea FC celebrates with team mate Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah after scoring to give the side a 1-0 lead during the SE Palmeiras vs Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup quarter final match. Picture credit Jonathan Moscrop Sportimage

Adarabioyo explains how he does it 

Tosin had known Palmer long before he joined Chelsea, as they both were in the Manchester City system. He explained that he consistently reassures the England international and how the Chelsea team shields Palmer from scrutiny. 

"I've known Cole since he was a young boy, so even me seeing him on those big banners makes me very, very proud,” he told reporters.

“I think people do forget that he's still 22, 23 years of age, and he's one of the faces of this tournament. Obviously, his life has changed in the past two years.

“I banter him some time and tell him he's a little superstar. But yeah, he handles it very well. He knows his focus is brilliant on football. He loves playing football, and that's Cole Palmer for you.

"You say he's receiving a lot of scrutiny. I don't think Cole really looks at that, and us as team-mates aren't really looking at that. He performs at a very high level every time he steps on the pitch. So our job is not just to help Cole Palmer but every single player on the pitch perform as well as they can."