Cole Palmer discarded Man City medals; Mudryk mystery; Neto boost

Former Manchester City boy wonder Cole Palmer actually collected quite a haul of accolades as a senior Citizens player. He wasn't a 'senior citizen' in the traditional sense, just for clarification. In all seriousness, it is a bit of a surprise just what the Chelsea star did with his FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League medals. So, what happened with the England international's treasures?

Meanwhile we have a Mykhailo Mudryk mystery to try to understand. The winger has made some strides under latest Blues boss Enzo Maresca. Yet the Ukrainian's progress has mainly come in the rather pitiful Europa Conference League. Nevertheless Mudryk is improving, therefore why is he linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge? Will Maresca put a stop to the departure of one of his peripherals whilst they perform so well in CFC's European second string team?

There was also a confirmed boost for another one of the west London outfit's wingers recently. The Portuguese's own break occurred during the tedious domestic pause as the totally unnecessary Nations League continues. Pedro Neto was released early from duty with his nation, Portugal. But why was the increasingly instrumental Blue allowed to return to the English capital before other Chels teammates? And is this a positive for the Fulham Road side?

Pedro Neto's Chelsea status elevated by withdrawal from duty with country

Neto is becoming undroppable under his Italian manager. While at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the wingman gained much attention and many followers for his directness and skill. That fan base, of which I am a convert, is set to grow with the 24-year-old's form now consistent with CFC.

So don't worry about Neto's premature return to the Cobham training centre this past week. The attacker hasn't suffered a fresh injury, as far as The Pride of London can tell. In fact, he scored against Poland for his team before leaving their base.

Basically, Neto has been afforded a few extra days off. The one-time Wolf was given dispensation because Portugal's match against Croatia has 'little riding on it'. He'll now be able to prepare better for the Blues' Leicester City fixture.

Mykhailo Mudryk conundrum

Should Chelsea persevere with Mudryk, or consider loaning or selling him in the new year or summer 2025? You tell us.

"Mykhailo Mudryk has a contract at Chelsea until 2031 but has been unable to solidify himself as a crucial member of the Blues starting lineup and has been linked with a transfer in January. Crystal Palace have been rumoured to be interested in landing Mudryk from their London rivals.

Palace already have two players on loan this term. Goalkeeper Matt Turner is on loan at Selhurst Park from Nottingham Forest and the south London side have Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah until the end of the season. Chalobah poses the biggest problem, as his parent team is the Blues."

- Mirror

Cole Palmer doesn't possess his own trophies?!

Palmer wasn't bothered about retaining his silverware. He wants space for what he'll win with Chelsea!:

"I give them to my mum. I wanted to restock; clear them out so I can stock up again. The feeling you get when you win: you just want it again. You don’t want to stop and never get that feeling again."

- Cole Palmer