Chelsea star Cole Palmer surprised supporters when he was seen running out of Stamford Bridge following Saturday`s match against Everton.
Fans of the Blues were astonished to witness the 22-year-old, dressed in a black hoodie and appearing to be on two phones simultaneously, jogging away from the stadium right in front of the crowd.
A video clip capturing this peculiar incident quickly circulated on social media platforms, prompting fans to speculate about the reason.
It has since emerged that the England international was urgently heading to a meeting point with a courier to pick up a new pair of Prada shoes at a nearby petrol station.
The courier shared a video on TikTok showing Palmer receiving the high-end footwear.
In their video, the delivery person detailed the significant effort made for the delivery:
“I received a message late last night while I was in the Middle East. Landed in London this morning, had to get everything sorted out very last minute. Managed to catch a small part of the game on TV. You know how we operate here, we always deliver. Checked the shoes to make sure everything was perfect.”
“He was completely surrounded by fans while driving out after the game. Here he is signing his match top for me, always very straightforward to deal with – and yes everyone, as usual, sorted!”
The revelation of Palmer`s reason for the rush has resulted in mixed reactions from the Chelsea faithful.
One fan commented on social media: “Kind of strange that on a big matchday, Cole is focused on shoes instead of getting three points. Still like him, but it`s a bit odd.”
Another simply wrote: “Wait, what?”
A third supporter posted: “Is this the first time a footballer has genuinely received a call and was in a hurry, rather than just avoiding fans?”
This fan remarked: “What a guy.”
And another shared: “Just typical Palmer behavior.”
Despite Chelsea securing a vital 1-0 victory over Everton, Palmer had a quiet game, receiving one of the lowest player ratings from various sources for the match.
Nicolas Jackson`s goal was enough to earn the West London club the points, but Palmer didn`t perform to his usual high standards.
This appearance marked another game without a goal for the former Manchester City player.
Summary of Chelsea vs Everton Player Ratings
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Chelsea secured a 1-0 home win against Everton. Nicolas Jackson scored the decisive goal in the 26th minute after good pressure from the home side. Despite the victory, the Blues dominated possession but struggled to add further goals.
Discussion included analyzing player performances to understand why the display felt lethargic and whether Cole Palmer showed any improvement.
Player ratings were provided for the match.
