"David James praises Cole Palmer's penalty-taking prowess, comparing it to Eric Cantona's nonchalant style, explaining why Palmer's record from the spot is so eyes-opening"
Cole Palmer, the young attacking midfielder or winger for Chelsea in the Premier League, has earned a reputation as one of the league's most ruthless penalty takers. This assertion comes from former goalkeeper David James, who played for Liverpool, Manchester City, and England, and currently provides analysis for Top Offshore Sports Books.
James has compared Palmer's approach to penalty-taking to that of the legendary Eric Cantona, a former forward for Leeds and Manchester United. Cantona was renowned for his exceptional penalty-taking skills, according to James, only missing a couple of penalties during his time in England.
Cantona's ability to evaluate penalty situations perfectly was a key factor in his success from the spot. He would either appear extremely nonchalant or intentionally send goalkeepers in a specific direction with small feints, as James recalls. Similarly, Palmer does not typically aim the ball into the corner when taking penalties; he rolls it into the empty space with a coolness beyond his years.
James believes that the psychological game Palmer plays is what makes him difficult to stop. Goalkeepers researching Palmer's penalty-taking style may feel confident to go early, which helps Palmer, according to James. This confidence can be shaken, however, as Palmer's reputation helps make goalkeepers feel they stand less of a chance against him.
James's comments about Palmer and Cantona were made on behalf of Top Offshore Sports Books, but they underscore the high regard in which both players are held for their penalty-taking prowess. Palmer, born in 2002, began his senior career at Manchester City in 2020 and transferred to Chelsea in 2023, where he quickly became a key player known for his skill and decisiveness.
While Palmer is still in the early stages of his career, he has already demonstrated the same nonchalant demeanor while taking penalties that David James found so difficult to read in Cantona. Whether Palmer can match Cantona's exceptional penalty-taking record remains to be seen, but there is no doubt that he is a force to be reckoned with from the spot.
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