In betting, there is a concept of excluding favorites from the bet to make things more interesting.
So, in the case of this year’s Premier League, there may be a ‘winner without Man City’ bet, or a ‘top scorer without Erling Holland bet’.
In La Liga you can also get a “Real Madrid win the league without Barcelona” bet. You get the idea.
When it comes to Chelsea betting this year, there’s one race that feels like it’s already been decided – barring any lingering injuries. If you look at the odds for the Blues’ Player of the Year, Cole Palmer would be way ahead.
But if a betting site had m88 free credits to hit players to win “POTY without Cole Palmer,” who would you pick? Here are a few candidates:
nicholas jackson
It’s hard to look beyond goals and assists when it comes to Player of the Year betting. This is why Palmer is such a firm favorite. But it’s clear that Nicholas Jackson will be left behind once the season ends.
He is also a versatile player. His pace of work and interaction with his teammates are just as important as his end product. Without Palmer, he might have won a well-deserved award.
Levi Colwill
Defensive players are always less likely to achieve these kinds of wins. But homegrown talent Levi Colwill certainly has a chance. The rest of the defense has had some shaky performances along the way, but Colwill has been consistent and continues to get better. If we do things right defensively and he continues to make perfect passes forward, he will definitely be confused.
Moises Caicedo
There can only be one candidate in midfield. Enzo Fernandes is struggling to find his role in the team and Romeo Rabia’s playing time has been limited due to injury.
However, Caicedo has been consistently available and consistently good when he plays. After many years of adaptation, he is starting to look comfortable, and now that he has established himself as a key player, expect his leadership skills on and off the pitch to grow further.
There are plenty of other players who could receive honorable mentions, which is a sign that the team is performing well overall. But considering Palmer’s current state, it’s going to take something special to overtake him in this race, even if it means taking six months…
