Popular pundit and former footballer Ally McCoist (Picture: Getty)
Ally McCoist believes England star Cole Palmer is the ‘best player in the Premier League and says he ‘produced the pass of the decade’ in Chelsea’s recent victory over Newcastle United.
Palmer has quickly developed into one of the standout players in Europe since his £40m move from Manchester City in the summer of 2023.
Being sold by his boyhood club did no harm to Palmer, who scored 25 goals in his first season at Stamford Bridge and has continued his brilliant form this season with seven goals and five assists.
Palmer’s pass in the build-up to Chelsea’s opener in the 2-1 win over Newcastle last weekend was described by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher as ‘one of the best in Premier League history’.
McCoist was also blown away by the pre-assist and says he rates Palmer as the ‘best player in the Premier League’ right now.
As well as starring for Chelsea over the last 15 months, Palmer has become a regular for England and scored a consolation goal in the Euro 2024 final against Spain.
‘There’s a debate to be had that Cole Palmer is the best player in the Premier League,’ McCoist told talkSPORT BET. ‘Some people will say that he is and I’d have to agree with them!
Cole Palmer is thriving for Chelsea and England (Picture: Getty)
‘He produced the pass of the decade against Newcastle for Nicolas Jackson’s goal. He turns, plays the ball inside Tino Livramento, Jackson finishes it off, and before the ball hits the back of the net my son calls me and I just said immediately to him, “that’s the pass of the decade”.’
McCoist has been ‘very impressed’ by Chelsea as a whole after admitting he had ‘concerns’ over the Blues before the season started.
Chelsea were expected to endure a turbulent season given the arrival of new manager Enzo Maresca and another summer of chaotic spending under Toss Boehly.
But Chelsea have in fact been one of the most exciting teams in England, only losing twice in the Premier League – against Manchester City and Liverpool – and dominating in the Europa Conference League.
McCoist has been ‘very impressed’ by Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea (Picture: Getty)
‘Chelsea are doing very well at the moment,’ McCoist said.
‘I had my concerns at the start of the season and I really just wanted to give them the first four or five games to sit back and take a look at them.
‘I have to say I’ve been very impressed with what I’ve seen. I’ve been impressed with the manner of their performances and the consistency they’ve shown.
‘Even in the defeat to Liverpool, Arne Slot said that Chelsea could’ve got something from the game and he was right.
Chelsea have surprised fans and pundits this season (Picture: Getty)
‘The only concern for me at the moment is Robert Sanchez. I think he’s a good goalkeeper but I’m not 100% confident in him; it doesn’t feel as though he’s …read more
Source:: Metro
