Palmer's return powers Chelsea's electric attack but goalkeeper concerns remain after Fulham win
Chelsea kicked off the new Premier League season with a victory over Fulham, with Cole Palmer back in the fold after recovering from injury. The attacking unit looked sharp and dynamic, producing the kind of creative threat that Chelsea fans have come to expect. However, the performance also exposed lingering uncertainty in the goalkeeper department, an issue that could shape Chelsea's season if not resolved. The win provides a positive platform, but the balance between attacking promise and defensive vulnerability remains a talking point.
Read the full story at skysports.comCole Palmer's availability transforms Chelsea's attacking identity — his creativity and chance-creation are central to how this side builds play. Seeing him fit and contributing on the opening weekend is a significant lift for Enzo Maresca's project. The attacking performance at Craven Cottage suggests Chelsea will be fun to watch this season, with multiple players stepping up around Palmer. Yet the goalkeeper situation casts a shadow; inconsistency between the posts can undermine even the most free-scoring sides, and until that question is answered, Chelsea's ceiling remains uncertain. This is a team whose title credentials will be judged as much by what happens at the back as by the flair up front.
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