Chelsea's young starlet Cole Palmer expressed his high regard for club legend Eden Hazard in a recent Premier League video interview program and revealed that if he could share the green with a Blues legend, his first choice would be the Belgian prodigy. Palmer's statement not only showed his admiration for his predecessor, but also revealed his expectations and ambitions for his future career.
Faced with a question from the host: "If you could play with a Blues legend, who would you pick?" Palmer answered without hesitation, "Hazard! Even though our styles of play are very different, I admire his exhilarating way of playing and I will try to emulate him and become a player like him who can bring unlimited energy to the team."
Palmer's words are undoubtedly a high recognition of Hazard's glorious years at Chelsea. Azhar in the days of Stamford Bridge, not only with its superb technology and excellent vision to become the core of the team's offensive end, but also with its indomitable spirit and key moments to come forward, won the hearts of countless fans. His 110 goals and 85 assists are not only an accumulation of statistics, but also a proof of his deep love for Chelsea.
Palmer, on the other hand, as a rising star from Chelsea's youth system, already showed remarkable potential last season. In 45 appearances, he scored 25 goals and dished out 15 assists, becoming an integral part of the team. Palmer's style of play may be different from Hazard's, but his impact on the pitch and his desire to win is similar to that of Hazard. He is equally capable of stepping up at crucial moments and making a decisive difference for his team.
It is therefore not surprising that Palmer sees Hazard as his role model and target. He aspires to leave his own glorious chapter in Chelsea's history just like Hazard did. For the young player, playing alongside Hazard may only be a distant dream, but he is moving towards that goal step by step through his tireless efforts.
