Cole Palmer has been unstoppable since joining Chelsea, but which footballer does the Blues superstar hope to emulate?
Chelsea star Cole Palmer has revealed his football idol and the one player whose style resonates with his.
Palmer, who made a sensational switch from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, has been unstoppable since arriving at Stamford Bridge, being awarded the club's player of the season and earning a Ballon d'Or nomination.
The 22-year-old has named Chelsea legend Eden Hazard as the one player he hopes to emulate in terms of talent, accomplishments, and legacy.
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Cole Palmer wants to emulate Chelsea legend Eden Hazard
Palmer confessed his admiration for Hazard in an exclusive chat with The Premier League on YouTube.
"If I could play with one Chelsea icon, it'd be for sure Eden Hazard," Palmer said.
He acknowledged the differences in their playing styles but expressed his desire to replicate Hazard's thrill factor.
"Eden Hazard. Our game is different, but I try to be as exciting as Hazard."
Palmer has scored 2 goals and provided 4 assists in 7 games this season, and he will be looking to add to that tally when the Blues take on Brighton this weekend.