Cole Palmer does not hesitate when it comes to naming the Premier League's toughest rival
Cole Palmer has named his toughest rival in the Premier League.
He Chelsea The forward did not hesitate when asked who had been the most difficult to face in his career.
palmer He enjoyed a breakthrough season after joining the Blues last summer, scoring 25 goals and providing 15 assists for the club.
His performances were enough to see him win the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
He was also named England Player of the Year and 25th place in the Ballon d'Or.
The 22-year-old's form has continued so far this season with seven goals and five assists in nine Premier League appearances.
However, there is one player that Palmer believes is more difficult to face than any other.
In a new video for Chelsea's social networks, Palmer did not hesitate when asked about his toughest rivals.
He immediately replied: “Van Dijk.”
Palmer has assumed Virgil van Dijk five times to city of manchesterChelsea and England.
However, he has yet to score against the Dutch defender in those matches.
Meanwhile, the Liverpool captain scored the winning goal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in February.
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However, he was on the losing side in the summer, when Palmer came off the bench in England's semi-final victory over the Netherlands in Euro 2024.
Their most recent clash came at Anfield earlier this month, where Liverpool ran out winners 2-1.
That defeat means Palmer will now have to wait until the end of the season to end his drought against Van Dijk.
The return match at Stamford Bridge is scheduled for matchday 35 on May 3.
