Mikel praised the England international for his skill and encouraged him to keep excelling.
Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has urged on young talent Cole Palmer, suggesting that the Englishman could become one of the club's all-time greats.
Palmer has been a revelation for Chelsea this season in the Premier League, scoring 11 goals and providing 6 assists in just 15 appearances.
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His exceptional performances have earned him recognition, including the Professional Footballers' Young Player of the Season award and a nomination for the Ballon d'Or.
Mikel Obi praises Palmer
On StadiumAstro TV, Mikel praised the English player for his skill and encouraged him to keep excelling.
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The former Super Eagles captain described the former Manchester City star as exceptional, noting that no one can speak ill of him.
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"We all love Cole Palmer; he is a fantastic player. I think he's still the top goal-scorer for the club. I believe he will continue to excel if he remains with the club for a long time, breaking all sorts of records along the way.
"He's a fantastic player, and all credit to him. I love him; he's a fantastic player. You can't watch him and have anything negative to say about him," he commented.
Mikel spent 11 years at Chelsea, winning two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the 2011–12 Champions League.