Former Chelsea player and assistant manager Jody Morris has been speaking about Cole Palmer after his latest exploits.
Cole Palmer helped Chelsea to come back from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 last Sunday.
The attacking midfielder scored two penalties, including and a Panenka, and did some amazing work with the ball before Enzo Fernandez’s goal.
Enzo Maresca described Palmer’s Panenka as “cold”. It was his 11th goal of the season.
Destiny Udogie of Tottenham Hotspur in action with Cole Palmerof Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Chelsea F...
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Jody Morris on Chelsea star Cole Palmer
Palmer is a player who has many tricks in his arsenal, and that was clear to see during Chelsea’s win against Tottenham.
For Morris, though, what he really loves about the 22-year-old is how he can beat a player with just his first touch.
Speaking on Rio Ferdinand Presents, Morris said: “What I like about him is that he takes the opposition player’s position and how quickly they’re coming at him, whether they’re standing off him. His first touch sometimes takes him by people, which is fantastic to have, especially in the middle areas.”
Palmer continues to come in for praise after his performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Gary Lineker even compared Palmer to Lionel Messi following the run he went on just before Fernandez’s strike.
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Cole Palmer’s other strengths
Palmer’s first touch and penalty taking are clearly two of his biggest strengths, but the Englishman has so many others.
Of course, Palmer has proven to be a goalscorer at Chelsea, but he also creates plenty of chances each game.
For example, this season, Palmer is making 2.7 key passes per match in the Premier League. Last term, he averaged 2.2.
The England international finished the 2023/24 campaign with 11 assists and is well on course to reach double figures again.
Season Games Assists Key passes per match
2024/25 15 6 2.7
2023/24 33 11 2.2
Cole Palmer’s Premier League stats at Chelsea via WhoScored
Maresca will be relying on Palmer to break down Brentford’s defence when Chelsea take on their west London rivals on Sunday.
The Blues will also have to be wary of the Bees’ attack, though. Thomas Frank’s men have already scored 31 goals this season.
Palmer’s latest performance blew Jamie Redknapp away, and Chelsea fans will be hoping that he can put in a similar display this weekend.
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