Fans say ‘this is nonsense’ as PFA Team of the Season excludes England star who scored 22 Premier League goals
FANS have slammed the voting behind the PFA Team of the Season after an England star was left out.
There was no place for Cole Palmer in the line-up despite his 22 Premier League goals last term.
Instead, the Chelsea midfielder had to settle for the PFA Young Player of the Year award at Tuesday’s ceremony in Manchester.
Palmer was not named in the top flight’s Team of the Season voted for by his fellow players.
His absence came after a stellar debut season at Stamford Bridge following his arrival from Manchester City.
The 22-year-old scored 22 goals and provided 11 assists in 33 league appearances for the Blues.
As a result, his snub left fans stunned on social media, with one writing: “No Palmer. This is nonsense.”
Another asked: “How is Palmer not in this?”
A third supporter also commented: “Where is Palmer?”
Meanwhile, one more added: “Cole Palmer robbed.”
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A three-man midfield of Rodri, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard was included instead behind forwards Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Ollie Watkins.
Foden also claimed the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award, which Palmer had been shortlisted for.
2024 PFA Award winners
Players’ Player of the Year – Phil Foden, Manchester City
Young Player of the Year – Cole Palmer, Chelsea
Women’s Players’ Player of the Year – Khadija Shaw, Manchester City
Women’s Young Player of the Year – Grace Clinton, Tottenham
However, the England international did take home the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
He edged out the rest of the six-man shortlist to become the first Chelsea player to claim the honour since Eden Hazard a decade ago.
Palmer was nominated alongside Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Michael Olise, Joao Pedro and Bukayo Saka.
Elsewhere, Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw was named the PFA Women’s Players’ Player of the Year.
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