The Englishman’s latest masterclass was watched by former Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola, who was pitchside at Stamford Bridge ahead of kick-off.
Palmer has been likened to the Italian magician but asked about those comparisons, he unsurprisingly admitted that he could not remember Zola’s heyday.
“I know he is an icon on Fifa so he must have been good!” Palmer said. “To be honest I didn’t really watch him play. Everyone says he was a great player, so thank you.”
On those comparisons, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said: "This is exactly what I was telling to you. I don't think Cole knows Gianfranco [laughs]. But they are, to be honest, quite similar in terms of quality. I'm from Italy, so I know Gianfranco quite well.
“I don't think we can compare both. The only thing I can say, Gianfranco was and Cole is still a quality player."
🤣 Come on Ice, can understand you not knowing the gooner Berkamp, but Gianfranco ? Really ?