Cole Palmer: Why Ex-chelsea Boss Believes Blues Superstar Could Win Ballon d’Or
- Cole Palmer has been backed to win the Ballon d'Or in future by a former Chelsea boss who won the Champions League
- Palmer has been incredible for Chelsea since his surprise move to the club from Manchester City
- Michael Owen is the last Englishman to win the award in 2001, and Palmer will have serious competitors
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Former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has explained why Blues superstar Cole Palmer is a future Ballon d'Or winner.
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Since joining Chelsea in 2023 from Manchester City, Cole Palmer has made a strong impact. Although his stats saw a dip last season, he consistently stepped up in key moments when the team needed him most.
How has Cole Palmer performed at Chelsea?
The 23-year-old joined Chelsea in September 2023 and has quickly established himself as one of the standout players in the Premier League.
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In the 2023/24 campaign, he registered 27 goals and 15 assists in 48 matches. This saw him win the PFA Young Player of the Year award for 2023/24
Although his performance dipped slightly last season, recording 18 goals and 14 assists in 52 matches, Cole Palmer faced challenges towards the end. However, he played a pivotal role in leading Chelsea to their historic FIFA Club World Cup triumph.
Palmer scored twice in the final, helping Chelsea defeat the favourites, Paris Saint-Germain, in the USA.
Can Cole Palmer win Ballon d'Or?
Five English players have won the Ballon d'Or, with Michael Owen being the most recent to claim the prestigious award in 2002.
Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane have come close, but they played in the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi era. Roberto Di Matteo, the coach who led Chelsea to their first ever Champions League said Palmer can win it.
"Everybody has his own style, but Cole Palmer is very difficult to mark and to defend against, because he's such an intelligent player and he always knows where to find the space. But I had to compare him to a former Chelsea player, maybe Eden Hazard," the Italian said via GOAL.
Di Matteo stressed that Palmer can win the prestigious award, won by his former teammate, Rodri, last year.
"I think Cole Palmer has all the qualities to win a Ballon d’Or in his career," he added. To win the Ballon d’Or, you need to be playing in the Champions League, need to be competing for the Premier League or winning the Premier League."
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What next for Cole Palmer and Chelsea?
Palmer and Chelsea are currently on a break following their victory in the Club World Cup on July 13.
Chelsea players are set to return to training next week in preparation for the upcoming season. They will train for four days before facing Bayer Leverkusen in a friendly on August 8, followed by a match against AC Milan on August 10.
They will open their season with a match against Crystal Palace on August 17.
What did Donald Trump said to Cole Palmer?
In a related story, TUKO.co.ke reported that Palmer shared what US President Donald Trump told him during the Club World Cup.
The 47th US President gatecrashed Chelsea's Club World Cup celebrations, sparking widespread criticism.
Palmer shared details of their chat while on holiday in St Kitts and Nevis.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
