Aguero hails Palmer as Chelsea's best but voices defensive concern

📰 Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has described his former teammate Cole Palmer as Chelsea's best player right now. 📌 Key points 🌟 Aguero said he loves Palmer as a player and called him spectacular. 🔥 He said Palmer can score or assist at any moment. 🛡️ He warned that Chelsea need to be solid in midfield and defence. 🇦🇷 He also welcomed the signings of compatriots Martinez and Barco. 📈 Palmer has four goals and two assists in seven matches this season. 📝 What happened 🎙️ 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. 🔵 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. 🛡️ 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. 🇦🇷 Aguero also praised fellow Argentines Emiliano Martinez and Valentin Barco, who joined Chelsea this summer. 📊 By the numbers • Palmer this season: 4 goals, 2 assists in 7 matches • Palmer's move to Chelsea (2023): £40m • Chelsea league goals conceded: 12 in 5 games 🔭 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.