October 25th 2024.
Cole Palmer's meteoric rise in the football world has not gone unnoticed. Former England coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has expressed admiration for the young player, praising his exceptional talent and acknowledging that he has only one weakness.
In the past few years, Palmer has made a name for himself as one of the top players in the Premier League, and has also become a regular for the England national team. His impressive record of 25 goals in his first season at Chelsea earned him a nomination for the Premier League Player of the Season award.
His success on the field has also led to his inclusion in the England squad for Euro 2024. In his limited appearances for the Three Lions, he has made a strong impact, even scoring a goal in the final against Spain.
At just 22 years old, Palmer has continued to shine this season, already scoring six goals in seven league games for Chelsea. This includes a record-breaking performance where he scored four goals in the first half against Brighton.
Hasselbaink, who has worked with Palmer in England camps as an assistant coach, has been thoroughly impressed by the young star. He describes Palmer as an exceptional player who only has one weakness. In his eyes, Palmer's style of play is reminiscent of a street footballer, and he is thrilled to see that type of creativity and flair still present in the game.
The only weakness that Hasselbaink can point out for Palmer is his ability to head the ball. But even with that, he still considers him to be an exceptional talent who excels in passing, scoring, assisting, and even taking free-kicks.
While Chelsea lost 2-1 to Liverpool in their last match, they have had a strong start to the season and are currently in contention for a top-four spot. Hasselbaink believes that the club is still a long way from catching up to the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool, but he is confident that they are moving in the right direction under the leadership of manager Enzo Maresca.
Maresca, on the other hand, acknowledges that Palmer is facing new challenges this season, as he is now being heavily marked by opposing teams. However, he sees this as an opportunity for Palmer to grow and adapt to the demands of the Premier League. The manager also notes that with the addition of other attacking options, the team can now play around Palmer's physicality and focus on being defensively strong.
As Chelsea prepares for their next match against Newcastle United, the team and their fans can look forward to seeing more of Palmer's exceptional talent and his continued growth as a player.
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