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'Makes it look so easy' – Cole Palmer compared to Eden Hazard as former Chelsea boss backs 'intelligent' England international to win the Ballon d'Or

Former Chelsea player and manager Roberto Di Matteo has compared Cole Palmer to Eden Hazard, while claiming the England international could win the Ballon d'Or in the future. The 23-year-old recently starred with a brace in the Club World Cup final as Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain to win the title.

Cole Palmer in ‘same bracket’ as Chelsea legend Eden Hazard when it comes to making ‘something happen’

Jody Morris believes that Chelsea have a true superstar in Cole Palmer, and he has claimed that the young playmaker is in the same bracket as Eden Hazard when it comes to game-changing brilliance. The former Blues assistant manager is confident the England international can reach another level in the Champions League after starring in recent finals and delivering on the big stage.