Cole Palmer, the Chelsea forward, told Sky Sports that Roméo Lavia is the Blues’ most underrated player ahead of the club’s Premier League clash with Sunderland on Sunday.
Palmer said, “Lavia. Because nobody knows how good he really is. Of course, I have played with him since Manchester City, so maybe I am a bit biased, but he’s really good,” emphasizing the midfielder’s under‑appreciated talent.
The 23‑year‑old French midfielder joined Chelsea after developing at Manchester City, and while he has featured in the squad, Palmer believes his abilities have not been fully recognised by the wider football community.
Palmer’s comments come as Chelsea prepare to host Sunderland, who were promoted to the Premier League for the 2024‑25 season, in a match scheduled for Sunday.
The forward’s endorsement of Lavia underscores the depth of young talent within Chelsea’s roster as the club looks to strengthen its campaign in the top flight.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>