Former Chelsea midfielder, Emmanuel Petit has admitted he’s a fan of Cole Palmer.

Palmer swapped Manchester City for Chelsea over the summer, as the Blues parted with £42.5m.

The 21-year-old has proven to be an incredible buy ever since, and Petit thinks he’s exactly the kind of player Chelsea needs right now.

He told OLBG: “I really like Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer. I was surprised to see Palmer leave City. I liked seeing his tussle with Sterling over the penalty the other week because it’s exactly what Chelsea need.

“They need players to step up and take responsibility. Palmer is one of those players. So far, I really like how Sterling has started this season and I was surprised not to see him in the England side.

“Conor Gallagher is another one I like, too. I liked him when he played at Palace, and he’s had some difficulty since coming back to Chelsea.

“I like him, though, and I want those three to step up more. That’s what the fans want to see. When big players like Chilwell are injured, those players should aim to step up and take ownership.”