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Mauricio Pochettino admits he cannot explain Cole Palmer's incredible Chelsea form after Blues talisman nets game-winning hat trick in dramatic Premier League win over Man Utd

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<p>Following boyhood Manchester United fan <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-man-utd-cole-palmer-moises-caicedo/blt404dbf849ddef8ef" target="_blank">Palmer's hat-trick against the Red Devils </a>on Thursday, Pochettino has spoken out about the 21-year-old's excellent performances since joining Chelsea from Manchester City last summer, saying "no one expected him to perform like this".</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>"It is difficult to explain," said Pochettino when asked about Palmer's form. "Sometimes expectation plays a role in a player when they are young. I think when we signed him, no one expected him to perform like this. For sure, we have talented players and they need time. We have a young team that needs to grow. This process is painful when you are not in a position the club is used to. The club want to build this new project. We know what we are doing but the process is not so fast."</p>

WHAT POCHETTINO SAID

<p>Palmer made all the difference against the Red Devils, tucking away a confident penalty in the first half before dispatching a second spot kick and a dramatic winner in the dying moments of the game, after over 10 minutes of stoppage time. His hat-trick brings his goal tally for the season to 16, and he's also notched eight assists in the Premier League in 2023-24.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The games are coming thick and fast for Chelsea right now; their next fixture is a trip north to Sheffield United on Sunday 7 April, where they'll be expected to follow up Thursday's dramatic victory with another three points.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA? 

Mauricio Pochettino admits he cannot explain Cole Palmer's incredible Chelsea form after Blues talisman nets game-winning hat trick in dramatic Premier League win over Man Utd | Goal.com US

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has commented on Cole Palmer&apos;s electric recent form, calling it &quot;difficult to explain&quot;.

Mauricio Pochettino admits he cannot explain Cole Palmer&apos;s incredible Chelsea form after Blues talisman nets game-winning hat trick in dramatic Premier League win over Man Utd