CBS Sports reporter asks Cole Palmer why he's carrying trophy in his shorts and Chelsea star's answer doesn't disappoint
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.
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Palmer was keeping his Player of the Match award inside his shorts for his post-match interview on CBS
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Palmer inspired Chelsea to Conference League glory
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Palmer assisted two goals to turn around a one-goal deficit and make Chelsea the
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.
She said: "Cole, interesting way to carry your trophy there."
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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
On social media, one fan wrote: "Effortlessly funny".
While another added: "I hope this man never changes".
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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.
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But the
His performance saw him hailed as a "genius" by former Blue Joe Cole, who told TNT Sports: "
"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
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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Palmer joked that Tosin Adarabioyo wanted the Player of the Tournament award in his post-match press conference
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Palmer was the standout star in the 4-1 victory over Real Betis
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