Tim Sherwood conducted an awkward interview with Cole Palmer that left the Chelsea star looking stunned after comments about his team-mates following their 3-2 win over Newcastle.
The Blues secured their first league win since the middle of February with a narrow victory over the Magpies thanks to goals from Nicolas Jackson, Palmer himself and Mykhailo Mudryk.
Newcastle's Alexander Isak had cancelled out Jackson's opener before Jacob Murphy pulled one back later on - but Mauricio Pochettino's side held out.
Goalscorer Palmer was interviewed pitchside after the game by former Tottenham boss Sherwood, but the line of questioning he went for baffled fans and appeared to leave Palmer squirming.
After continuing his superb form this season with a goal and assist against Eddie Howe's men, Sherwood raised eyebrows with comments about Palmer's team-mates.
'All you need are some players to play with,' Sherwood said - followed by an awkward silence as Palmer looked back at him with a blank expression.
Sherwood then chimed in: 'I know you can't say that, but I'm saying it. I just think you need more quality around you.
'For me, [Pochettino] needs to build the team around you - with the quality you have, but that will come with a few transfer windows hopefully once he gets the right players in.'
Palmer eventually replied to Sherwood to insist 'there is a lot of quality there' despite his comments, adding: 'Not just me, we've got lots of other players. Hopefully, the team can gel a bit more than everyone has seen.'
Fans were far from pleased with Sherwood's comments, with one saying it was a 'disgusting thing to say'.
'That's a disgusting thing to say live on TV to a young player and after a win, I think Palmer handled that very well,' the user said.
'Put the poor boy on the spot. He handled it so well. Weldone Palmer,' read another tweet.
One read: 'This is ridiculous from Sherwood.
Another added to the chorus of those praising the player for his reaction, writing: 'Really well handled by Palmer.'
ChelseaFC_Addict
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I am quite curious to know which team you support, which I assume, from the way you judge Chelsea, has all the talent.
Talent without determination and dedication is just a fantasy! A dream that never happens
tiwcdim
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Tim is a Tottenham spurs fan and as such he'll obviously badmouth Chelsea FC nomatter what , however he's right to some extent Chelsea FC have got average players Palmer, Mudryk and Gusto are the only players Chelsea FC have that's 3 players excluding Silva which is sad . Enzo is overhyped Caicedo is average Disasi is not a football player I don't know what he is Sterling I just a running train with no direction everyone is useless
Useless like your useless self Think twice or even thrice before your comment on here.....if it's easy to play professional football in front of the world,why aren't you doing some?? Am sure you can't even do some training in front of your little tiny villagers not to talk of the world....
Zakclmpuz
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Tim Sherwood is not a professional journalist,he is a failed coach.🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
Ngisilas1
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For someone who has been so long in the game to say this nonsense I think he should do an open apology
bazbdimpu
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Tim is a Tottenham spurs fan and as such he'll obviously badmouth Chelsea FC nomatter what , however he's right to some extent Chelsea FC have got average players Palmer, Mudryk and Gusto are the only players Chelsea FC have that's 3 players excluding Silva which is sad . Enzo is overhyped Caicedo is average Disasi is not a football player I don't know what he is Sterling I just a running train with no direction everyone is useless
I am quite curious to know which team you support, which I assume, from the way you judge Chelsea, has all the talent.
Yaweilmorz
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when Chelsea wins then it is a narrow win
festy111
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u just want to course hatred within the team
festy111
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you want to put this small boy in problem
SimpleSoccerFan
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From a neutral point of view that was very unprofessional but credit to Palmer for handling like a mature man...
SimpleSoccerFan
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Time Sherwood is straight forward. I like his analysis. Even Chelsea fans claim that their players lack quality to be a champion. He is not wrong here though.
Dude stfu, from a neutral point of view that was very unprofessional, only fools would accept it and clearly you fit that bracket✌🏾
LovinglyRais
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Shouldn't say ridiculous things to an uprising young talented star. Sherwood is just a sample of rude behavior. Move on Palmer, there's Plenty of great journeys ahead to Prove your worth.
ishti
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Time Sherwood is straight forward. I like his analysis. Even Chelsea fans claim that their players lack quality to be a champion. He is not wrong here though.
ChelseaFC_Addict
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Tim is a Tottenham spurs fan and as such he'll obviously badmouth Chelsea FC nomatter what , however he's right to some extent Chelsea FC have got average players Palmer, Mudryk and Gusto are the only players Chelsea FC have that's 3 players excluding Silva which is sad . Enzo is overhyped Caicedo is average Disasi is not a football player I don't know what he is Sterling I just a running train with no direction everyone is useless
tidbikors
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very very unprofessional from Sherwood