Speaking of Palmer, Gallas said that the England international's playing style and confidence on the ball remind him of Zidane's importance in the French national team. He also compared Palmer to Gareth Bale when he played for Tottenham, but noted that Zidane's impact on the pitch was unmatched.

Gallas believes that Palmer's importance to the team is similar to Zidane's, and that he needs to be protected from burnout. Palmer has been instrumental in Chelsea's success, scoring 25 goals and providing 15 assists in his debut season and following that up with 15 goals and 12 assists in his second season.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been able to bring the best out of Palmer, despite a dip in form in the second half of last season. Gallas thinks that Maresca knows exactly how to manage Palmer's minutes, and that the team will need to balance rest and preparation for the upcoming Premier League season.

With the Club World Cup on the horizon, Chelsea will need Palmer to be fit and ready to perform. Gallas believes that Palmer is a key player for the team, and that his fitness will be crucial for their success in the coming season.