London: Chelsea star Cole Palmer has opened up about a memorable moment on the field, revealing that Ghanaian winger Antoine Semenyo is the only player to have successfully nutmegged him during a game. The term 'nutmeg' refers to the skillful maneuver of playing the ball through an opponent's legs and retrieving it on the other side, a move that is both admired and dreaded by football players.
According to Ghana Web, the incident occurred during a Premier League match between Chelsea and Bournemouth. Palmer, who was attempting to tackle Semenyo, found himself outmaneuvered as the current Manchester City attacker executed the nutmeg flawlessly. The English midfielder recounted the episode in an interview with Sky Sports, admitting that his sliding tackle attempt not only failed but also resulted in Semenyo landing awkwardly on his ankle.
Palmer humorously shared his dislike for being nutmegged, recalling a similar experience during a five-a-side game. Despite not being a defender, he expressed his annoyance at having been nutmegged by a kid in the past, jokingly stating, "I don't like anyone that's megged me."
Since joining Manchester City, Semenyo has showcased impressive performance, even earning a nomination for the Premier League Player of the Season award, further highlighting his skill and capability on the field.