Former Chelsea player Jason Cundy has compared Cole Palmer to Manchester City star Bernardo Silva after his display against Blackburn Rovers last night.
Cole Palmer helped his side to make it to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after they managed to beat Jon Dahl Tomasson’s men 2-0, and Jason Cundy was impressed with what he saw from the attacker.
Cundy was commentating on the game for Chelsea’s official club website (01/11/2023 at 21:02), where he waxed lyrical about Palmer.
Goals from Benoit Badiashile, who was making his first appearance since returning from injury, and Raheem Sterling were enough to get the job done for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
Jason Cundy compares Cole Palmer to Bernardo Silva
It is fair to say that Cundy was more than pleased with Palmer’s latest showing.
While on commentary duty for Chelsea’s official club website, the former defender said: “I have to say, Cole Palmer right now is on fire. He is Chelsea’s best, most influential player, no question about that.
“Every time he gets the ball, something’s going to happen. He’s got that ability. He reminded me a little bit of Bernardo or David Silva.”
Cole Palmer Chelsea’s most influential player
Right now, you would have to say that Palmer is Chelsea’s most important player.
The 21-year-old, who arrived at the club from Manchester City over the summer in a £40m deal (Sky Sports), is the one who is making things happen for the Blues.
He managed to register another assist last night and overall, his play has been quite positive, with Opta showing that he is averaging the most progressive passes per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season.
Palmer, despite being so young, has also shown that he can handle responsibility. The England U21 international has already taken and scored two penalties for the club, with one coming against Arsenal.
Chelsea will need to see more of the same from Palmer in their next game, with the Blues taking on their rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
The north London club currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, so it is not going to be an easy game.
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