Tim Howard believes that Chelsea have got a Mohamed Salah of their own. The player he is talking about is none other than Chelsea’s very own Cole Palmer, who has been very important for every manager. Cole Palmer has established himself as one of the best players in the history of the club. It would be interesting to see how much more he achieves in the future.
Cole Palmer has emerged as a key figure for Chelsea, and Tim Howard believes he can have the same kind of influence Salah had for so many years at Liverpool.
Speaking on a podcast, Howard said, “ I had him sort of picked as, like, the best player in the Premier League, which, you know. It’s a wild thing to say. If you go back like a season and a half, where he scored 20 plus goals, and you’re thinking he can easily be, you know, what Mo Salah is to Liverpool. Like Cole Palmer is to Chelsea.
“I mean, two massive clubs. So like, it’s not far-fetched to say he is or has the ability to be the best player in the Premier League.
“I mean, he’s shown that; he’s shown that. Now can you do that on a consistent basis?”
Former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard believes Cole Palmer has the potential to become for Chelsea what Mohamed Salah has been for Liverpool. Speaking on the podcast, Howard suggested Palmer could provide the same level of goal contributions that made Salah. He is one of the Premier League’s most influential players over the past decade.
The Chelsea star has a lot to improve to be like Salah
Howard said, “I had him picked as maybe the best player in the Premier League. Which is a wild thing to say. But if you look back a season and a half, when he scored 20 plus goals, you start thinking he could be what Mo Salah is to Liverpool. Cole Palmer could be that for Chelsea.”
He added that Palmer has already shown flashes of that level. But the key question remains whether the England international can maintain that standard consistently. Despite an injury hit campaign, Palmer’s recent goal against Aston Villa took him to nine Premier League goals this season, underlining his continued importance to the Blues.
He has also developed a strong attacking partnership with Joao Pedro. Who currently sits among the league’s top scorers this season. With Chelsea managing his fitness carefully, Palmer is expected to be rested when the Blues travel to face Wrexham in the FA Cup. His next major appearance could come in the Champions League Round of 16 against PSG. Where another standout display on a big stage would further strengthen his growing reputation.
Recent form of the Blues
Chelsea twice came from behind to scupper 10 man Wrexham’s hopes of a giant-killing in a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round tie in Wales. The eight time winners were set on their way to the quarter finals. Thanks to Alejandro Garnacho’s extra-time volley that put them ahead for the first time. With substitute Joao Pedro wrapping up the win late on.
Victory came after the Premier League side had struggled for much of the contest when it was 11 versus 11. In front of the Welsh club’s Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. It was a dramatic tie, with Sam Smith squeezing a shot in at the near post. After exploiting Chelsea‘s high line to open the scoring for Wrexham.
Chelsea avoided defeat against lower league opposition for the 25th consecutive match in the FA Cup and reached the quarter-final. Although they have not won the competition since 2019.
Author’s insight
Palmer can become the next Mo Salah for his club, Chelsea. It would be exciting to see how he performs for the rest of the season.
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