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Aguero hails Palmer as Chelsea's best but voices defensive concern
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๐ฐ Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has described his former teammate Cole Palmer as Chelsea's best player right now.
๐ Key points
๐ Aguero said he loves Palmer as a player and called him spectacular.
๐ฅ He said Palmer can score or assist at any moment.
๐ก๏ธ He warned that Chelsea need to be solid in midfield and defence.
๐ฆ๐ท He also welcomed the signings of compatriots Martinez and Barco.
๐ Palmer has four goals and two assists in seven matches this season.
๐ What happened
๐๏ธ Speaking to Stake, Aguero recalled playing alongside Palmer at Manchester City and said he loves him as a player. He then named him Chelsea's best player today.
๐ต Aguero explained that Palmer struggled for minutes at City because the squad was packed with top players, so a move to Chelsea suited a player who needed to play.
๐ก๏ธ However, he warned that without a solid midfield and defence, the forwards can score three and the opposition can score four. It is a pointed remark given Chelsea have conceded 12 goals in five league games.
๐ฆ๐ท Aguero also praised fellow Argentines Emiliano Martinez and Valentin Barco, who joined Chelsea this summer.
๐ By the numbers
โข Palmer this season: 4 goals, 2 assists in 7 matches
โข Palmer's move to Chelsea (2023): ยฃ40m
โข Chelsea league goals conceded: 12 in 5 games
๐ญ Why it matters
Palmer is the heart of Chelsea's attack. With the attack leaning on him and defensive stability still a work in progress, Chelsea host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on 10 October.
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