"Cole Palmer's emergence as one of Europe's best young players is the result of desire, drive and confidence, according to former Manchester City and England goalkeeper David James. Palmer's first taste of senior football came as an 18-year-old when he played in a fourth-round League Cup clash in September 2020, as he looked to make the transition from promising youngster at the Etihad to a regular first-teamer in one of the planet's most star-packed sides."
"There's always been that system there under Pep, where young players are slowly blooded, James tells FourFourTwo. The same thing had happened with Foden a few years earlier there was this clamour among fans to see him starting. Everyone could see Palmer had the talent, but Guardiola doesn't want to lose games, lose points. You can understand that, because he's a winner."
Cole Palmer emerged as a top young player through desire, drive and confidence. He made his senior debut as an 18-year-old in a fourth-round League Cup match in September 2020. By the 2022/23 treble campaign, Palmer began contributing more regularly to Pep Guardiola's first team but still faced competition from established world-class players. His Premier League and Champions League minutes decreased as the season progressed, and he did not feature in the European knockout stages. Some youngsters accept limited roles for experience and medals, while top players like Palmer seek significant, game-defining roles. Palmer finished the season with 25 appearances in total.
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