Cole Palmer wants underrated Chelsea star to make arsenal suffer Tonight ‘I think he’s massively underrated’
Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer has lavished praise on Raheem Sterling ahead of his side’s meeting with Arsenal today.
Sterling heads into the game at Stamford Bridge in fine form, bagging three goals and one assist in nine games across competitions. The 28-year-old was somewhat of a surprise omission from England’s squad for recent international fixtures.
Palmer knows all about the qualities his Chelsea teammate possesses. He was playing in Manchester City’s youth system while Sterling was excelling in Pep Guardiola’s first team.The England U21 international claims his fellow countryman is underrated. He said (via football.london):
“I think he is massively underrated as well. All the goals he scored, the assists, he has played for England in major competitions. Great player.”
Sterling has earned 82 caps for the Three Lions, scoring 20 goals and providing 27 assists. He was a standout performer for Gareth Southgate’s side at the 2022 FIFA World Cup until he had to head home due to a robbery at his home.The Blues winger enjoyed seven trophy-laden years at City before moving to Chelsea in 2022 for £47.5 million. He made 339 appearances, bagging 131 goals and 95 assists. The former Liverpool youngster won four Premier Leagues, the FA Cup, and five League Cups at the Etihad.