Chelsea star Cole Palmer has singled out midfielder Roméo Lavia as the most underrated player at Stamford Bridge. Palmer made the remark on Sky Sports, according to Daily Post Nigeria, ahead of Chelsea's Premier League game against Sunderland on Sunday.
Asked to name the Blues' most underrated player, Palmer answered without hesitation. Daily Post Nigeria quoted him as saying:
"Lavia. Because nobody knows how good he really is."
Palmer then acknowledged that his own history with the player might shape his opinion. He continued:
"Of course, I have played with him since Manchester City, so maybe I am a bit biased, but he's really good."
Lavia is 23 years old and plays in midfield for Chelsea. Palmer's comments point to a connection between the two players that goes back to their time at Manchester City, as he described it in the interview.
The source does not say when the interview was recorded or give further details of what else Palmer discussed. Chelsea face Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday.
- Based on reporting byDaily Post Nigeria: EPL: Cole Palmer names Chelsea's most underrated player
