Peter Schmeichel has lauded Cole Palmer and the calmness to his game following Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Luton Town on Saturday.
As per, Chelsea made things very difficult for themselves because, despite going 3-0 up, they were scrapping and clawing their way over the finished line by the time the final whistle was blown.
Whilst Chelsea showcased that panic towards the end, one man who remained calm and composed was Cole Palmer.
Former Premier League goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel was wowed by the ‘nerve’ he showed for his second goal when he knocked the ball past the keeper, kept the ball as Luton players were sliding around him, before knocking the ball into the back of the net.
The Manchester United legend added that the £43 million signing is proving to be a ‘very, very promising young player’, as he told Premier League Productions (30/12/23 at 8:20 pm).
From the 21-year-old’s 17 Premier League games for Chelsea, he has eight goals and four assists. He is already proving to be one of Mauricio Pochettino’s most important players.
“He is a very, very promising young player,” said Schmeichel. “And he is delivering literally every game.
“This touch, by the way, (Palmer’s second goal v Luton). The touch past the goalkeeper with his studs is just incredible. He just rolls it on his feet. This is a young man, what is he 21? Look at this. That little touch. To have the nerve to do that.”
Cole Palmer’s progression
It needs to be noted that the recently-capped England star didn’t need to leave Manchester City.
He was very comfortable in his surroundings. Playing for the best club side in the world. The best manager and with some of the best players.
Plus, the Manchester City academy product had just won the Treble and his minutes were only going to increase at the Etihad.
But Palmer decided to make the brave call to join Chelsea, a sinking ship, and take up the challenge of trying to push them up the table again.
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