“He sits above everyone and he’s far BETTER than Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard” – Joe Cole says on Man City star
Premier League icons Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes, and Steven Gerrard are not as outstanding as a Manchester City star, according to Chelsea hero Joe Cole.
Joe Cole highlighted one player’s exceptional performance after City’s 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, which improved their chances of winning the Premier League.
The former Chelsea midfielder asserts that Kevin De Bruyne is superior to Lampard, Scholes, Gerrard, and the others.
De Bruyne played a pivotal role in the win, scoring two goals, one of which was an exceptional equalizer, contributing significantly to City’s triumph.
Speaking on TNT Sports, Cole said: “I think he sits above everyone. I really do. And I include Frank, and Scholesy and Stevie and everyone.
“I think he’s I think he’s moving up and they are great players of their time and it’s always difficult to compare eras because the game the rules change the pitch has changed the ball has changed, the training methods, everything changes, but he’s certainly the best of this era and he’s just outstanding.”
Commenting on De Bruyne’s first goal against Palace, Cole described the strike as ‘beautiful’. He also described the 32-year-old as the godfather of attacking midfielders.
Joe Cole said: “The quality it takes to hit it coming across with your weak foot coming across, and he has a little stride in it and slows himself down. The decision and then just the straight leg just to put it in like that, that just sort of a tad of violence there.
“It’s beautiful. I mean, he is the godfather of attacking midfielders in world football I still think he’s the best at the bunch.”