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Chelsea's Cole Palmer struggles without Nicolas Jackson's partnership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:35 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Chelsea's Cole Palmer struggles without Nicolas Jackson's partnership

Summary

Cole Palmer's disappointing performance in the 2025/26 season has been attributed to the absence of Nicolas Jackson, who is on loan at Bayern Munich. Former Chelsea player Scott Minto noted that Jackson's movement created opportunities for Palmer during their time together, contributing to a successful partnership in previous seasons. Despite some injury issues, Palmer's form declined, limiting his impact and costing him a spot in England's World Cup squad. Jackson, who performed similarly to Palmer at Bayern, may not have a clear future at Chelsea, as he seeks assurances from the new manager Xabi Alonso regarding his role within the team.

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Status Watch

•Cole Palmer returns only 10 goals in 26 Premier League games.
•Nicolas Jackson and Palmer had a productive partnership before Jackson's loan.
•Palmer's decline cost him a place in the England squad for the World Cup.
•Jackson wants guarantees to stay with Chelsea under new manager Xabi Alonso.

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6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea urged to reintegrate Nicolas Jackson to get the best out of Cole Palmer

What they're saying

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Former Chelsea defender Scott Minto has put Cole Palmer’s underwhelming 2025/26 campaign down to the missing partnership with Nicolas Jackson.Palmer struggled to impress for Chelsea last season, ret...
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