Palmer Reveals Why He Chose the Iconic Number 10 Shirt

Chelsea midfielder **Koul Palmer** shared the reasons behind his choice of the number 10 jersey. Previously, he wore the number 20 for the club, but this iconic number has been worn by notable players such as Eden Hazard, Juan Mata, Christian Pulisic, Joe Cole, Willian, and many others.

«Messi is my main inspiration. Also, I look up to Rooney and other players in that category.

It’s just a legendary number that I’ve always wanted to wear since childhood—I really like it.

I haven’t discussed this with Mykhailo [Mudryk] yet, but I plan to do so at the right time. It’s not really my place to get involved in his situation at the moment. We’ll talk about it later,» Palmer told ESPN.

In a recent doping test, Mykhailo Mudryk tested positive for the banned substance meldonium, putting him at risk of a lengthy suspension.