“Exceptional player”. Pep Guardiola praises one Chelsea player

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Manchester City prepare to host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

City are currently second in the league table with one game in hand and just two points behind first placed Liverpool.

Meanwhile, the Blues are 10th with 34 points.

Speaking ahead of the game, during a press conference, Pep Guardiola was asked to share his thoughts on Cole Palmer.

Palmer signed for the Blues during the summer transfer window from City and has been having an impressive season.

The 21-year-old has made overall 27 appearances in which he has scored 12 goals and provided 9 assists.

“Cole Palmer is an exceptional player and a lovely lad and of course I wish him well at Chelsea..,” said Guardiola.

Pep Guardiola: "Cole Palmer is an exceptional player and a lovely lad and of course I wish him well at Chelsea…" [via @IanCheeseman]

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) February 16, 2024

“If he plays regularly, yes [I knew he would perform well]. I didn’t have any doubts about his quality. The way he’s playing is a star player. He wanted the minutes, it was a question of time to show his immense quality…” added City manager.

Pep Guardiola on Cole Palmer: "If he plays regularly, yes [I knew he would perform well]. I didn't have any doubts about his quality. The way he's playing is a star player. He wanted the minutes, it was a question of time to show his immense quality…" [via @_joebray] https://t.co/VxEmYjNPpb

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) February 16, 2024