"Typical of him": Lineker compares Palmer to Messi after Tottenham match

Although Cole Palmer didn’t score from open play in Chelsea’s match against Tottenham, his performance—highlighted by two goals from penalties—impressed many experts, with some drawing comparisons to football’s biggest names.

Details: Former England striker and current pundit Gary Lineker remarked that Palmer’s passing during the game resembled that of Lionel Messi.

Quote: "To be honest, Chelsea really dominated. Spurs had chances on the counter, but Palmer... The little pass he received when coming into the game from the flank was almost Messi-like. Then he scored two penalties, with the second—a Panenka—being simply brilliant. What a talent," Lineker said on The Rest is Football.

Reminder: The Chelsea midfielder has a perfect penalty conversion rate in the Premier League, scoring 12 out of 12 spot-kicks, surpassing Yaya Touré’s record of 11 out of 11.