Pochettino Hails 'Top Player' Palmer After Hattrick Against Man Utd
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino believes Cole Palmer proved he is a top player with his hattrick against Manchester United on Thursday.
Palmer scored two penalties and added the winner with a deflected effort in the final few seconds to swing the tie 4-3 in Chelsea's favour.
The 21-year-old summer signing from Manchester City has now scored 16 goals in the Premier League this season and also has eight assists.
"One of the best skills is his mentality and his capacity to deal with the pressure." Pochettino said.
"He's young and I think it's his first season playing very consistently. I think it's amazing how he is dealing with the pressure. That is all that can be a very good player.
"With the performance today it's impossible to say that he's not a top player."
"The impact is amazing. He is doing a fantastic job, it is difficult to talk more about him. Today he showed the mentality and the quality," Pochettino said.
"I said 'Cole, two minutes more and to believe'."
Chelsea's win against the Red Devils has taken them to 10th on the Premier League table.
