Sky Sports activities pundit Micah Richards lavished reward on Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer following the thrilling 4-4 Premier League draw towards Manchester Metropolis on Sunday night.
Palmer was a shock signing for Chelsea from Man Metropolis earlier than the switch deadline final summer time and he has already established himself as a key participant below head coach Mauricio Pochettino. He confronted his former membership for the primary time yesterday and confirmed his class together with his intelligent motion within the ultimate third of the pitch.
The England youth worldwide nearly scored an excellent solo objective towards the reigning English champions and he had the ultimate say within the recreation together with his penalty securing some extent for the membership. This was Palmer’s 4th spot-kick in all competitions for Chelsea and he maintained his excellent file by discovering the again of the web.
Talking to Sky Sports activities (through BBC Sport) after the draw, Richards mentioned that Palmer noticed the chance to prosper away from Metropolis and he’s at the moment with a membership that wish to be within the Champions League. The previous centre-back added that Palmer will not be solely composed on penalties, however his all-round performances have been improbable.
He mentioned: “You by no means wish to see an academy participant go away so quickly – you need him to remain and play a great deal of video games like Phil Foden has. However he’s seen the chance and he’s gone, to not a staff that’s preventing relegation however to a staff that wishes to be within the Champions League. It’s not simply his composure on penalties, it’s his all-round recreation, his performances have been improbable. For Metropolis it’s devastating to see him go however I’m simply glad he’s enjoying video games.”
Palmer has but to attain from open play for the London giants, however he has impressed together with his total attributes. He’s good with the ball at his ft and has the flexibility to make key passes. He’s additionally good in making intelligent runs into the field. The Englishman is barely 21 and may get higher with age and expertise within the coming years.
It stays to be seen how he will likely be dealt with after the worldwide break when Christopher Nkunku returns from his knee damage. The Frenchman has but to make his Chelsea debut however he comes with an enormous fame from Bundesliga. He’s an everyday objective contributor and his return might impression the enjoying time of Palmer.
