Cole concedes that his knee injury altered the trajectory of his career, causing him to decide that it was better to leave Chelsea and make the move to Liverpool. Despite the fact that staying at Chelsea would have been his preference, Cole made the decision to leave Chelsea and move to Liverpool.
During an episode of John Obi Mikel’s podcast titled “The Obi One,” Cole detailed the events that led up to his departure without explanation.
An injury to the knee that was severe disrupted the process of contract discussions, which had been going well at the beginning of the process. During Cole’s comeback, Chelsea suspended negotiations in order to evaluate his condition. This decision was made from a financial standpoint.
Cole had a difficult time regaining his starting position after returning to the team in October, when Carlo Ancelotti took over as manager following his departure.
In spite of the fact that he played regularly during the month of January, negotiations for a new contract did not match the parameters of his prior agreement.
Cole acknowledges that his ego played a part, and that his performances got more difficult as a result of the continuous knee problems he was experiencing.
When Cole was asked about his decision to come to Liverpool, he disclosed that he had the option of choosing between Tottenham and Liverpool, with Arsenal eventually dropping their interest in him.
Despite the fact that he acknowledged the brilliance of Liverpool as a club, he confessed that, looking back, he wished he had moved away from Liverpool, namely to a warmer environment that would have been better for his knee.
Cole expressed sorrow that his knee injury hindered his hopes of winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012.
He was referring to the events that occurred in 2012. As early as the age of 17, he acknowledged the toll that playing professional football had taken on him, and by the time he became 29, he was aware of the limits that his body imposed on him.
Ultimately, Cole’s departure from Chelsea, his move to Liverpool, and the impact of his knee injury altered the later half of his football career. As a result, he came to understand the unpredictability and difficulties that are inherent in the sport of football.
