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Harry Sherlock

'A mid player' - Romeo Lavia leaves hilarious message for record-breaking Cole Palmer after incredible four-goal haul in Chelsea's thrilling win over Brighton

Romeo Lavia has labelled Cole Palmer a "mid" player after his four-goal haul against Brighton in a hilarious message written on the match ball.

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  • Palmer made history against Brighton
  • Scored four goals in the first half
  • Lavia leaves hilarious message on ball
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score four goals in one half of Premier League football against Brighton. The Blues won the game 4-2, and Palmer walked away with the match ball.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    As is tradition, his Chelsea team-mates signed the ball, and Lavia left a hilarious message. The former Southampton midfielder came off the bench to make his comeback from injury against the Seagulls.

  • WHAT LAVIA SAID

    Lavia wrote on the ball: "You're a mid player, regardless."

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Chelsea play Gent in the Europa Conference League in midweek, presenting Enzo Maresca with a chance to rotate, before they return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest.

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