Enzo Fernandez sees greatness in Cole Palmer, calls him ‘best’ along with Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah

Chelsea skipper Enzo Fernandez praised teammate Cole Palmer, comparing him to the likes of EPL stars Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland.

Enzo Fernandez sees greatness in Cole Palmer, calls him ‘best’ along with Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah

Chelsea skipper Enzo Fernandez praised Cole Palmer's dedication and talent. (via Fox Sports)

Chelsea skipper Enzo Fernandez heaped praise on teammate and English star Cole Palmer for his ‘incredible talent,’ while referring to him as the ‘best.’ The Argentine highlighted Palmer’s dedication and compared his talent to that of other Premier League stars.

Cole Palmer had made a £42 million switch from Man City last summer. Since then, he has established himself as a match-winner, being named the PFA Young Player of the Year in his first season at Stamford Bridge. He ended the 2023-24 season with an impressive 40 goal contributions.

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This season as well, he has notched up 17 goal contributions in 19 matches. Most recently, Palmer broke the EPL record for the most successful penalties scored in a row, putting him on par with some of the league’s greatest. The 22-year-old has garnered several admirers in his Chelsea stint, including teammate Enzo Fernandez.

Speaking in an interview, the Chelsea skipper labelled Palmer as ‘outstanding.’ He admitted that the youngster works hard in training every day and also praised his dedication, efforts, and quality. Fernandez hoped for the 22-year-old to continue shining for many more seasons to come. Interestingly, he asserted that Palmer is in the same league as EPL stars Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland.

Cole Palmer is simply outstanding. I witness his dedication in training every single day… He stands shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Mo Salah and Haaland as one of the best players in the league.

Enzo Fernandez on Cole Palmer (via ESPN)

It is definitely a huge endorsement for Palmer, who made his debut for the Three Lions this year. The youngster recently showed off his brilliance in an exciting 4-3 win for Chelsea over London rivals Tottenham. His unending heroics have helped the club consolidate 2nd place on the EPL table. 

Enzo Fernandez denies ‘hefty price-tag’ pressure as a reason for his initial Chelsea struggles

Argentinian World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez did find it difficult to make an impact at Chelsea initially after making a British-record move from Benfica in 2023. The stand-in Blues skipper, however, recently admitted that his £107 million price tag was not a factor in his early struggles.

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Enzo Fernandez claimed that his massive price tag was not a reason for his initial struggles at Chelsea (via GOAL)

Fans expected highly of the 23-year-old midfielder after he arrived at Stamford Bridge. However, he struggled due to persistent injuries and a loss of form. Speaking in an interview, Fernandez agreed that the first year was difficult for him, as the club wasn’t doing well, especially due to managerial changes. He added that the price tag did not affect him, as he took it responsibly.

It [price-tag] didn’t affect me. I tried to take it responsibly, with enjoyment, without pressure. I was not satisfied with what I had been showing, then I got injured.

Enzo Fernandez on his initial Chelsea struggles (via ESPN)

This season, however, has been a major turnaround for the ex-Benfica star. He has led the team in the absence of Reece James and has scored three goals and provided eight assists in 21 appearances. He has credited new manager Enzo Maresca for his recent upsurge.