Chelsea boss Pochettino happy for Palmer over double award nomination

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is happy seeing Cole Palmer's form being recognised.

Palmer been nominated for the Premier League's Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season awards.

Ahead of today's clash with Nottingham Forest, Pochettino said: "What he has achieved is massive.

"For me, he is a winner even if in the end he doesn't take the trophy. The level he has reached is amazing for us, the club, his team-mates and for himself. We will see what happens but this season he has been fantastic."

On their end of the season, the manager said: "Last season, if you remember, it was difficult to have good results at Stamford Bridge. It can be contagious for next season.

"So if we finish strong this season, being very good at Stamford Bridge and the record is fantastic over the last ten games you can project for next season to keep the same energy and performance."