Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola backs Blues star to win Ballon d'Or in future

• Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has made an impressive start to the 2024/s5 season after a memorable debut campaign with the Blues
• He has scored seven Premier League goals, including a four-goal haul in the first half against Brighton
• The England international finished 25th in the 2024 Ballon d'Or, and a Blues legend had tipped him to win it in future

Cole Palmer's performances in the last few months have catapulted him to the top of the world.

The England star's exploits with Chelsea have seen him become arguably the best player in the Premier League.

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has tipped the 22-year-old has the potential to win the Ballon d'Or.

Cole Palmer is considered one of the best players in the Premier League. Photo by Mike Hewitt.
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Palmer joined Chelsea last summer from Manchester City and enjoyed a phenomenal debut season, scoring 25 goals.

Zola predicts Palmer's greatness

This season, the England international has continued where he left with seven goals and five assists in nine Premier League matches.

Against Newcastle United last weekend, Palmer made a sensational defence-splitting pass for Pedro Neto to set up Nicolas Jackson's goal.

Zola is impressed with Palmer's growth.

"I was really impressed with him. I promise you that one of the biggest compliments I can pay to a player is this type of quality, he said via Metro Sports.

Zola, who played for Chelsea between 1996 and 2003, said Palmer needs to improve some aspects of his game but insists he has the skills to become a Ballon d'Or winner.

"If he does that, he can be in contention for the Ballon d’Or because the numbers and the skills are there. There is still work to do but potentially he can do that."

Palmer finished 25th in the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

How Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d'Or

In another report, Legit.ng broke down how Rodri beat Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or award.

Real Madrid was left red-faced after their Brazilian superstar was ignored for the award. The voters consider three criteria before deciding on the winner.

Lavia's message to Cole Palmer

Legit.ng had earlier reported that Romeo Lavia left a cheeky message on Palmer's match ball after he scored four goals against Brighton.

Palmer became the first person to score four goals before halftime in a Premier League match to help Chelsea see off the Seagulls on September 28.

Lavia took to Instagram to show the message he had written for his teammate.

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