COLE PALMER gave a typically deadpan answer when quizzed about why he was storing his Conference League Player of the Match trophy down his shorts last night.
Palmer earned the individual award after a second-half masterclass that saw him inspire the Blues to a comeback 4-1 victory over Real Betis to win the Conference League in Poland.
Palmer assisted two goals to turn around a one-goal deficit and make Chelsea the first team in history to have won the Conference League, Europa League and Champions League.
And the 23-year-old midfielder was his usual nonchalant self when he stopped for a post-match chat with CBS after his super showing.
CBS reporter Anita Jones noticed that Palmer has stuffed his POTM award in his waistband to come over to chat to her, prompting her to question why he had done so.
She said: “Cole, interesting way to carry your trophy there.”
And Palmer simply replied: “I’ve got no pockets, so I put it there”.
Fans were loving his response, with Palmer regularly going viral for his cool responses and hilarious demeanor in interviews.
On social media, one fan wrote: “Effortlessly funny”.
While another added: “I hope this man never changes”.
And a third joked: “Greatest football quote ever”.
Palmer has been criticised for his performances at times this season, failing to recreate the sky-high standards he set for himself last term.
But the England international stepped up when he was needed most to help Chelsea lift the trophy.
His performance saw him hailed as a “genius” by former Blue Joe Cole, who told TNT Sports: “Cole Palmer is an absolute genius.
“He took the game by the scruff of the neck and there are not many players in world football that can do what he does.”
Despite being Chelsea’s standout star, Palmer joked in his post-match press conference that teammate Tosin Adarabioyo was after the individual accolade for Player of the Tournament.
Prompting a chorus of laughter in the press room, Palmer said: “Can I ask a question, who gives Player of the Tournament out for the competition?
“Can someone tell him Tosin wants it”.
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