Xabi Alonso has praised Harry Kane for his recent achievement of winning the Ballon d'Or, highlighting the forward's remarkable talent. The Chelsea boss also addressed Cole Palmer's red card incident during the match against Tottenham, offering insights into the young player's reaction.
Harry Kane has clinched the prestigious Ballon d'Or. Did he deserve this accolade?
First and foremost, I want to congratulate Harry.
He is undoubtedly a player of a different class.
Any of the contenders could have deserved such recognition, but Harry is truly worthy of it.
Especially when you reflect on the past few years — he keeps getting better and better.
His impact is significant both in Germany and for the national team.
So it’s only fair. Congratulations to him.
How did Cole Palmer respond to his sending off? Did he apologise to the team?
We had a chat.
Of course, he understands the mistake he made.
It was a situation that could have been avoided.
I hope it doesn’t happen again.
He’s aware of it; he’s a mature lad. It was an error.
What is he like within the team? How does he fit in the dressing room? Is he in a good place right now?
Yes, he’s doing well.
Socially, he interacts great with his teammates.
They really like him.
They want to see Cole smiling; they want him to enjoy himself and relish his football.
Because when we see that version of Cole, the team performs better.
He has a very calm public persona, and you know his character well. Do you think people sometimes misjudge him?
I believe that his teammates and everyone in the club knows him well enough to understand just how special he is.
He’s very open and well-liked by everyone.
He’s immensely popular within the club.
