January 31st 2025.
David Luiz, a former defender for Chelsea and Arsenal, recently spoke highly of England's rising star Cole Palmer. Palmer, who had previously been a lesser-known player for Manchester City, has quickly become a superstar in the Premier League over the past 18 months.
Despite only making 41 appearances for City, Palmer's talent did not go unnoticed as he was signed by Chelsea for a staggering £40m in the summer of 2023. Some were skeptical of this high fee, given his limited playing time under Pep Guardiola, but Palmer has proven to be worth every penny for Chelsea.
In his first season at Stamford Bridge, Palmer was named the PFA Fans' Player of the Year and the Premier League Young Player of the Year. He has continued to impress this season with 14 goals and six assists. Luiz, a Premier League and Champions League winner, has described Palmer as "world-class" and even compared him to Chelsea legend Eden Hazard.
Luiz expressed his enjoyment in watching Palmer's development, stating that he is on "another level" and is a "world-class player". He also believes that Palmer would have fit perfectly in his Chelsea teams from 2012 and 2017, as there is always room for world-class players.
Luiz, who spent the majority of his Premier League career at Chelsea, also had a brief stint at Arsenal. He named two current Chelsea players who have caught his eye – Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. Luiz praised Caicedo's power and persistence, despite a slow start at Chelsea, and believes he will continue to improve. He also considers Fernandez a top, world-class player, but acknowledges that individual performances can be judged differently when the team is doing well collectively.
On the topic of struggling players at Chelsea, Luiz showed his support for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and striker Nicolas Jackson. Despite recent errors and a goal drought, Luiz believes both players have potential and will prove their worth to the fans. He also believes that once a player signs for Chelsea, they already have the potential to become a great Premier League player.
Chelsea, who have been going through a difficult period, currently sit sixth in the Premier League standings. They will face West Ham, managed by Graham Potter, on Monday night. Luiz acknowledges that fans may not always be happy with certain players, but he hopes that both Sanchez and Jackson will repay their faith and show their qualities on the pitch. Luiz believes that Chelsea fans deserve to see amazing players on the field and is confident that both Sanchez and Jackson will deliver.
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