Everything goes through him: Cole Palmer hails magical Lamine Yamal

Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has joined the list of Premier League stars to sing the praises of Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal, noting that the youngster is currently the best player in the world.

Yamal has been in great form for Barcelona this season, putting up impressive performances week in, week out. Alongside the likes of Raphinha and Pedri, Yamal has shined over the last nine months with his display against Inter in the Champions League clear proof of his magical touch.

Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring Barcelona’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match against Inter Milan (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Palmer has now shared his thoughts on the young winger, admitting that everything Barcelona do goes through the Spain international.

“Mad, he’s probably the best player in the world to be honest,” he admitted in an interview with Sky Sports. “I feel like everything they (Barcelona) do goes through him and just when you watch him, it’s mad.”

When asked about his mentality, Palmer added: “He’s actually got his confidence and he’s got no fear. I love watching him.”

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has also recently dished out some big praise on Yamal. “He’s top. Honestly, doing what he is doing at his age, what can you say, he’s unreal,” he told Sky Sports earlier this month.

“It’s not normal. No one does it. I don’t think I’ve seen that level for a 17-year-old, so credit to him.”

“Right now, I think [Ousmane] Dembele or Bukayo Saka are doing really well,” he said at a Beats By Dre event. Yamal and Saka were denied a dream meeting in the Champions League final with Inter set to face Paris Saint-Germain, but it is likely their paths will cross soon.

Having already won the Copa Del Rey, Barcelona took one step closer toward winning La Liga after a 4-3 win over title rivals Real Madrid.

Yamal was on target again but interestingly, that was only his seventh league goal of the season. He does, however, have 14 in all competitions along with 24 assists.