Cole Palmer renewed his latest rivalry with Jarell Quansah throughout Chelsea’s 2-0 pleasant win over Bayer Leverkusen on Friday night.
The England pair reunited at Stamford Bridge three months on from the Blues’ 3-1 Premier League win over Liverpool in west London.
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Per week after the Reds had been confirmed champions in Could, Quansah was handed solely his third top-flight begin underneath Arne Slot.
Nonetheless, the 22-year-old endured a torrid time at Chelsea, scoring an own-goal from a Pamer cross after which conceding a penalty.
The latter mistake allowed fellow Englishman Palmer the chance to finish his four-month purpose drought and seal a 3-1 win for the hosts.
Two months later, Quansah was bought to Bayer Leverkusen for a complete bundle of over €40million (£34m) together with add-ons.
The defender was again on house soil this night for a pre-season pleasant, however had clearly not banished his Stamford Bridge demons.
Quansah acquired an earful from Palmer for a wild and rash deal with that left his England teammate writhing about on the turf.
The centre-back was caught mouthing, ‘I acquired the ball’ as Palmer returned to his toes and grabbed his shirt.
The 2 then shoved one another, however had been separated by teammates earlier than tempers may boil over.
Match referee Stuart Attwell settled proceedings down by cautioning Quansah with a yellow card for the reckless problem.
Palmer was then caught limping as play restarted, having been concerned in serving to Chelsea take the lead ten minutes earlier.
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Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen end result
The 23-year-old’s delicate lob had cannoned off the crossbar earlier than being turned house by new signing Estevao Willian.
Estevao, who signed for Chelsea in June 2024 for a £30million price that might attain £50m with add-ons, was making his Blues debut.
The Brazilian, who emulated Palmer’s ‘chilly’ celebration whereas at Palmeiras, as a substitute opted to kiss his new membership’s badge.
On the stroke of full-time, his countryman, Joao Pedro, continued his wonderful goalscoring begin to life at Chelsea by including a second.
The previous Brighton star discovered the underside left nook, having been discovered by younger substitute Genesis Antwi’s low cross from the correct.
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Who do Chelsea play subsequent?
Chelsea, who solely lifted the Membership World Cup final month, added one other trophy to the gathering by beating Leverkusen.
Enzo Maresca’s aspect had been topped the VisitMalta Weekender Winners 2025 regardless of dealing with AC Milan on Sunday in the identical match.
Chelsea have had simply three weeks’ relaxation since their Membership World Cup triumph, however proved there was no hangover towards Erik ten Hag.
But, they had been with out Levi Colwill, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament harm upon the membership’s return to coaching this week.
The Chelsea defender faces a major interval on the sidelines, having already undergone surgical procedure on the knee harm.
Chelsea start their marketing campaign at house to Crystal Palace on August 17.
Colwill performed 35 occasions within the league final time period as his aspect completed fourth to safe Champions League qualification.
