“By next season, everyone will realize how good he’s for us” – Cole Palmer backs Chelsea teammate to become one of the best in the world
Chelsea ace Cole Palmer has backed Blues star Romeo Lavia to cement himself as one of the best midfielders in the world in the future.
During a recent interaction with Sky Sports, Palmer was asked to provide his honest opinion on Lavia. The former Manchester City star replied (h/t Metro):
“I think he’s one of the best midfielders I’ve played with, to be honest. Everyone hasn’t seen it because he’s been injured, obviously I knew him at Manchester City. I think everyone will realise, I think he will be one of the best midfielders in the world.”
Palmer, who played twice alongside Lavia at Manchester City, added:
“He’s been injured, hasn’t he? So it’s been difficult for him. But I think the games he has played this season you see what difference he’s made. I think when he has a full season playing and staying fit, I think everyone will realise.”
Lavia, 21, left Southampton to join his outfit in a potential £58 million deal in the summer of 2023. However, he featured in just one game across all competitions for the Blues in the 2023-24 season owing to an ankle and a hamstring issue.
So far this term, Lavia has struggled with a hamstring and a thigh injury. However, the Belgian midfielder has managed to make 16 appearances across competitions for Chelsea in the ongoing 2024-25 campaign.