‘He even told me’… Carney Chukwuemeka shares what Cole Palmer said to him before he scored vs Leicester

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Carney Chukwuemeka has now shared what teammate Cole Palmer said to him before he came on for Chelsea last time out.

He told the official club website that the former Manchester City man had already promised him something before he was brought on.

Chukwuemeka found the net for just the second time as a Chelsea player, however his strike was one of the more crucial ones this season.

Subbed on at a toxic Stamford Bridge, there we unhappy fans around as the Blues were labouring against their Championship opposition.

A lot of frustration had been aimed at Raheem Sterling, with him having an afternoon to forget. Chukwuemeka has already come out to defend the experienced attacker.

Palmer told Chukwuemeka he would assist him

It was the youngster back from injury who finally gave Chelsea the lead, combining beautifully with Palmer on the edge of the box.

Chukwuemeka has now said that he had already been told by the England international that he was going to set him up when he was introduced to the fray.

He said: “Even in training, we are always finding each other and linking well. So as soon as I played it to Cole, I knew I was getting it back.

“He even told me before the game that when I came on, he would assist me. So we have that combination together and hopefully we can build on it.

“It was an amazing feeling, honestly. I didn’t know what to do after I scored, how to celebrate. But I’ve got great team-mates who pushed me toward the fans.”

Which Chelsea players are on international duty?

Chukwuemeka has now headed off to represent England U21s for the first time in his career, following positive signs that have come in his comeback from injury.

Palmer on the other hand is with the first team squad off the back of an excellent first season at Stamford Bridge.

While the first few days of his camp have been slightly ruined by what looks to be a minor injury, he will be hoping to use the upcoming friendly matches to show he has what it takes to push for a starting role.