Joe Cole praises Cole Palmer as the best signing of the season for Chelsea and Phil Foden as the player in the best form in the world.

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 04: Cole Palmer of Chelsea has been hailed as the Premier League’s signing of the season by former player Joe Cole. Speaking ahead of Manchester City’s match against Crystal Palace, Cole expressed his admiration for Palmer’s impact on the team. He stated that Palmer’s contribution has been invaluable and without him, Chelsea would not be where they are today. Cole also praised Palmer’s calm and care-free attitude on the pitch, which has propelled him to new heights.

Rio Ferdinand echoed Cole’s sentiments, emphasizing Palmer’s ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations. Ferdinand compared Palmer’s demeanor to that of a player casually playing with his friends in a local park. He also highlighted Palmer’s recent hat-trick and marveled at his calmness during post-match interviews.

Cole believes that Palmer’s cool personality under pressure makes him a strong candidate for England’s Euro 2024 squad. He stated that Palmer’s mindset would allow him to perform well in any type of game at the Euros, without succumbing to the pressure.

The discussion also turned to Phil Foden, with Cole declaring him as the most in-form player in world football. The decision to start Foden on the bench for the match against Crystal Palace was attributed to the upcoming Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. Ferdinand expressed surprise at Foden’s omission but acknowledged the depth of Manchester City’s squad, particularly with the inclusion of Kevin De Bruyne.

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