Former Premier League stars, Joleon Lescott and Rio Ferdinand have heaped praises on Cole Palmer as Manchester City defeated Sevilla in Wednesday’s UEFA
Lescott described Palmer as ‘an exceptional talent’ after the youngster found the net for Manchester City in their Super Cup success against Sevilla.
Recall that Man City defeated Sevilla 5-4 via penalty shoot-out to lift the UEFA Super Cup following a 1-1 draw. Speaking on TNT Sports, Lescott said: ‘There are going to be opportunities when he [Palmer] needs to learn about failing and coming through that adversity and becoming a top professional to match his ability because once he moves those two things together there will be no stopping him because he is an exceptional talent.”
On his part, Ferdinand praised Palmer’s confidence, saying: “One thing he is not short of is confidence. He has a relaxed approach to the game that only certain individuals can do and he is doing it at the top level at a club that is competing for trophies.”
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
UEFA Super Cup: City lock horns with Sevilla in Europe's curtain raiserA maiden UEFA Super Cup clash against Sevilla in Athens poses a different kind of threat for Pep Guardiola's men.
Read more »
UEFA Super Cup: Manchester City Set To Clinch First Trophy Of The SeasonManchester City, the 2023 UEFA Champions League winners, will lock horns with the Europa League champions Sevilla for the 48th UEFA Super Cup glory at the
Read more »
Man City beat Sevilla on penalties to win first UEFA Super CupManchester City won the UEFA Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday but needed penalties to beat Sevilla after a 1-1 draw in Athens.
Read more »
UEFA Super Cup: He has character – Guardiola singles out Man City star after Sevilla winManchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has singled out youngster, Cole Palmer for praise following his side’s UEFA Super Cup win over Sevilla on Wednesday
Read more »
UEFA Super Cup final: Guardiola reveals he's unsure Man City star will remain at clubManchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has admitted that he is uncertain over the future of attacker, Cole Palmer after his side’s UEFA Super Cup final win
Read more »
Messi Heads To Music City After Helping Inter Miami Thrash Philadelphia Union 4-1Lionel Messi is heading to Music City after scoring a stunning strike from 35 yards to lead Inter Miami to an emphatic 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union to
Read more »