VIDEO: Monkey business! Chelsea star Cole Palmer squeals in fear in bizarre encounter with a chimpanzee in Dubai

A lion. A giant python. But Palmer remained ice cold as he posed with the beasts. However, a chimpanzee threw him off his guard.

The English forward was in Dubai during the mini-winter break and during his stay, he paid a visit to the famous Dubai Safari Park. He posted a carousel of pictures on his social media from his recent trip and included a video where he is seen with a baby chimpanzee on his lap. It was all good for the first few seconds and as the little animal snapped its hand, it was too much for Palmer to handle.

Palmer is known for his ice-cold composure in front of goal. He has been in a rich vein of form for Chelsea and after he bagged a brace in a 3-2 win over Luton Town earlier in the season, Noni Madueke hailed him as "Cold Palmer" for his ability to remain calm in decisive moments.

Palmer will have a job at hand when Chelsea host Middlesbrough in the second leg of the EFL Cup semifinal on Tuesday evening. He squandered three huge chances away from home and now must pull up his socks and inspire his team to overturn a 1-0 deficit to keep their hopes alive for silverware this term.