COLE PALMER turned the heads of Chelsea fans as he watched the Blues beat Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in a matching puffer jacket and trousers set.
The talisman was ruled out of the contest due to a groin injury that has seen him sidelined until the international break.
Cole Palmer wore a bold outfit to watch Chelsea beat Benfica
The 23-year-old is currently sidelined with groin issues
He was present at all the same to cheer his teammates on, but his outfit choice became the subject of debate among supporters on social media.
donned a warm-looking puffy beige set, and watched on from the sidelines with his hood up.
Fans on social media found the fit hilarious.
One fan compared the international to a famous mascot, saying: “Bros dressed as the Michelin Man.”
Another joked: “Wondered where my mattress protector had gone.”
And a third fan chimed in: “Is he on the moon?”
He was not the only player in the video to be the subject of jokes from supporters for his outfit choice.
Defender can be seen in the background behind Palmer, donning a leather jacket and baggy black trousers.
Tosin Adarabioyo also caught Chelsea fans’ attention in the video
A fan joked: “Palmer and his bodyguard uncle Tosin.”
It was a change of wardrobe for Palmer, who had been seen earlier that day .
In that appearance he wore a thinner black tracksuit set, but must have been chilly, having swapped it out for a heavier duty set for the main event.
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One fan lamented: “Bet he’s gutted not to be playing. Chelsea could use his creativity right now.”
If there was ever a fixture that you would want your best players for, it would be for league-leaders trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Now it is up to to find a way to outsmart ‘s men without his biggest threat.
