FORMER Chelsea player, Joe Cole has compared the club's star man, Cole Palmer to eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.
Palmer, who was on target in Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday, has made himself a key player in the squad at the young age of 22.
Cole, who won several accolades with the Blues gave his opinion on Cole Palmer's influence on the team and his style of play, comparing it to Lionel Messi.
"He plays the game at his speed. That’s the biggest compliment I can pay to him. When you watch him, he reminds you of [Lionel] Messi”, Cole told TNT Sport.
“I don’t want to put that kind of pressure on him but he plays at his own pace. It’s a sensational finish and these fans love watching him play football,” he added.
The Blues are currently winless in their past five games but have managed to hold on to the fourth spot in the English Premier League.
