Cole Palmer can rule the world! Chelsea backed to win Club World Cup with cold superstar 'carrying' them as ex-Blue tips new no.10 to take home Player of the Tournament award

Former Chelsea player Geremi believes his old club have a good shot at winning the trophy in USA this summer, with Palmer capable of "carrying" them to the title. The Blues talisman has taken the new No.10 shirt at the club and will wear it for the first time in this competition.

Geremi was speaking to BoyleSports, who offer the latest Club World Cup odds, and said: "Cole Palmer will have every intention of winning the tournament with Chelsea – and that might carry him to be the player of the tournament. He won’t be worried about individual awards going into it, but the chances are if Chelsea do lift the trophy then he will be the most influential player. He is a phenomenal player and he will want to show that to the world, there will be a lot of eyes on this tournament and it gives him a great platform to show what he can do."

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Palmer has scored 40 goals and assisted 27 in 91 matches since signing for Chelsea in 2023, becoming one of the stars of the Premier League. He recently inspired Enzo Maresca's side to victory in the Conference League final against Real Betis.

Chelsea open their Club World Cup campaign against Leon on Monday, before taking on Flamengo and ES Tunis in the group stage.