November 1st 2024.
Ally McCoist, a popular pundit and former footballer, has high praise for England's rising star Cole Palmer. In fact, he believes Palmer is currently the best player in the Premier League. McCoist was particularly impressed by Palmer's recent performance in Chelsea's victory over Newcastle United, where he produced what he calls the "pass of the decade."
Palmer has been making waves in Europe since his £40m move from Manchester City in 2023. Despite being sold by his boyhood club, he has flourished at Stamford Bridge, scoring 25 goals in his first season and continuing his brilliant form this season with seven goals and five assists. He has also become a regular for England, even scoring a consolation goal in the Euro 2024 final.
McCoist is not the only one blown away by Palmer's talent. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has described his pass in the build-up to Chelsea's opener against Newcastle as "one of the best in Premier League history." McCoist himself rates Palmer as the best player in the Premier League at the moment.
Aside from Palmer, McCoist has also been impressed by Chelsea as a whole. He admits that he had concerns before the season started, with a new manager and another summer of chaotic spending. However, Chelsea has surprised many, only losing twice in the Premier League and dominating in the Europa Conference League.
McCoist is particularly impressed by the impact of new manager Enzo Maresca, who left Championship winners Leicester City to take over at Chelsea. He praises the consistency and manner of Chelsea's performances, but does have a concern about goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, whom he believes is not always safe between the posts.
Despite these concerns, McCoist is excited about the depth and talent of Chelsea's squad. He mentions players like Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, and Mykhailo Mudryk, who have all been performing well under Maresca's guidance. He also notes the strength of Chelsea's bench, which includes players like Christopher Nkunku, Marc Cucurella, and Joao Felix.
In conclusion, McCoist is impressed by what Maresca has achieved so far at Chelsea, especially considering the challenges he faced when he first joined. And while Chelsea may have lost to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup, they will surely bounce back in their upcoming Premier League match against Manchester United.
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