Cole Palmer: 'Cold' celebration about passion, joy

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has explained why he performs his signature “cold” celebration after each goal, saying it is about showing the “joy” of football.

Palmer has been in great form so far this season, scoring six goals in seven Premier League games.

In an interview with the Telegraph released on Sunday, Palmer revealed why he performs the move.

“I first did the ‘cold’ celebration last December in a game against Luton where we won 3-2. It’s a nod to my former City academy teammate Morgan Rogers,” he said.

“It symbolises joy, passion and hard determination for the game plus it’s funny as it works well with my name. Everyone knows it’s my celebration. Lots of people might have done it, but everybody knows it is my celebration.”

Palmer was named England Men’s Player of the Year, the Football Association announced earlier this month. He was also named Premier League Player of the Month for September

The forward is hoping they will not be the only individual awards during his career after he was included on the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist last month.

“It was a surprise to be recognised at that level so early in my career,” he said. “It’s a huge honour. Winning it would be brilliant, and I believe with hard work and consistency I could get there.”

Chelsea face Liverpool on Sunday as they look to continue their positive start to the season under new boss Enzo Maresca.