There really hasn’t been much to shout about at Chelsea this season.
It looks as though the Blues are on course for another mid-table finish, and it’s fair to say that Mauricio Pochettino’s first season at the club has been quite underwhelming.
However, there has been one bright spark at Stamford Bridge this season in the shape of a young player who has burst onto the scene.
Cole Palmer has been excellent for the Blues, and speaking on the Planet Premier League Podcast, Cesc Fabregas has been full of praise for the player.
Cesc Fabregas says Cole Palmer is like James Maddison
Fabregas spoke incredibly highly of the young midfielder, comparing him to James Maddison at Tottenham.
“Then, all of a sudden, a big move to Chelsea. Starts performing at the very, very high level, with a lot of quality and personality. He wants the ball and he makes things happen. Final pass and scores goals. He looks a bit like Maddison for Tottenham. He’s that type of player that makes the team tick,” Fabregas said.
“He has this pause in him. Sometimes in modern football, everything accelerates too fast. Players don’t understand the moment of when to pass or move. He has this little pause and composure in him that gives his striker the time to make their runs. I love him. I have been very, very impressed and I didn’t expect this type of impact. He’s been the Player of the Year for Chelsea.”
Cole Palmer vs James Maddison
The Palmer and Maddison comparison is very apt, as these two players are likely to be competing for a spot in the England squad this summer.
Maddison and Palmer are both incredibly talented players, but with the squad set-up for the Three Lions at the moment, there may only be room for one of them at this summer’s Euros.
At the moment, you’d have to say that Palmer is in better form, but, at the same time, Maddison has been excellent at times this season and probably does deserve a place in the squad.
Gareth Southgate certainly has a difficult decision to make here.
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