After this Manchester United fan at Chelsea scored against them, see what Evra said
Patrice Evra has expressed his dismay as a Manchester United fan playing for Chelsea FC scored against his former team.
Cole Palmer’s Brilliant Equalizer
Cole Palmer’s brilliant equalizer in his hometown ultimately went in vain, as Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening.
Palmer, a self-professed United fan, threaded a left-footed shot through defender Victor Lindelöf’s legs and past keeper André Onana just before halftime.
A well-executed Mykhailo Mudryk pass found Cole Palmer in the area, allowing the former Manchester City attacker to navigate through defenders before delivering a finely slotted shot against André Onana.
Evra’s Disappointment with Cole Palmer
Post-match, Manchester United legend Patrice Evra expressed his disappointment with Cole Palmer’s actions, stating, “I think he let us down. I need to talk to his parents. I know he grew up as a Manchester United fan, but he ended up playing for City and scoring against Manchester United. He must not be a real fan.”
Pochettino’s Acknowledgment: United Deserved the Victory
Following the game, Chelsea’s manager, Pochettino, admitted that Manchester United deserved the 2-1 victory, acknowledging their superior energy.
Pochettino also noted the impact of their previous game on Sunday, with one less player.
The Chelsea coach said, “They deserved the victory. They had more energy than us; maybe we were affected because we played Sunday with one less.”
Chelsea’s Struggle Despite Palmer’s Equalizer
While Cole Palmer equalized for Chelsea, they were unable to secure a positive result, leaving them in 10th place in the table.
Manchester United, propelled by a Scott McTominay brace, claimed a 2-1 victory in an entertaining encounter at Old Trafford.
Cole Jermaine Palmer: United Fan Turned Chelsea Star
Cole Jermaine Palmer, an English professional footballer, serves as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.
Despite his current allegiance to Chelsea, Palmer’s journey includes a childhood admiration for Manchester United, particularly inspired by his footballing hero, Wayne Rooney.
The 21-year-old forward, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City in the summer for £42.5 million, has quickly become one of their standout players, contributing six goals and four assists in 14 games as of November 2023.
Rooney’s Influence on Palmer’s Football Journey
Palmer, pictured in a United shirt when he was very young, recently shared that Rooney was his footballing idol during his formative years.
The 21-year-old forward disclosed last month that he’s a passionate Manchester United fan, citing Wayne Rooney as a significant influence when receiving an England call-up.
He expressed, “What a player! When I was growing up, I used to watch all the football, and the one that sticks in my mind is Rooney. Ever since I was a little kid, he has been my football hero.“
