Cole Palmer KICKED the post in RAGE after losing his temper with Nicolas Jackson 🤬📷

 

Cole Palmer showed his frustration in dramatic fashion during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fluminense, in the Club World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. The 23-year-old England international lost his temper after a missed opportunity caused by team-mate Nicolas Jackson. In the 80th minute, Jackson found himself in the penalty box with only one defender near him. Instead of squaring the ball to a wide-open Palmer, who was in perfect position for a simple tap-in, the Senegalese striker chose to shoot. His shot missed the target and went into the side netting, wasting a golden chance to seal the match.

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Palmer reacted instantly, throwing his hands in the air in disbelief before kicking the goalpost in frustration. He also appeared to shout angrily at Jackson, who held his hand up apologetically and walked back onto the pitch with a sheepish look. Despite the heated exchange, Chelsea went on to win comfortably, booking a spot in the Club World Cup final where they’ll face either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.

Joao Pedro, Chelsea’s new £60 million signing from Brighton, scored both goals and made an immediate impact for Enzo Maresca’s side. The victory brings Chelsea one step closer to winning their second Club World Cup title. However, the clash between Palmer and Jackson hints at internal frustrations that may need addressing before the final.

Nicolas Jackson’s decision to ignore Cole Palmer during a key moment has added pressure to an already difficult period for the striker. Despite scoring 13 goals across all competitions last season, fans and pundits have grown increasingly frustrated with Jackson’s performances, especially in high-pressure situations. His lack of composure, questionable decision-making, and recent disciplinary issues have made his future at Chelsea uncertain.

In the past three months, Jackson has been sent off twice. He received a red card just four minutes after coming on against Flamengo in the group stage of the Club World Cup, following a reckless tackle. Earlier, he was dismissed during a crucial Premier League game against Newcastle, a match Chelsea went on to lose 2-0. These incidents have cast doubt over his reliability, especially now that the competition for the No9 role has intensified.

Joao Pedro’s two goals against Fluminense underline the threat he poses to Jackson’s place in the starting eleven. Pedro, despite playing against his former club, remained focused and clinical. Chelsea’s other new attacking signing, Liam Delap, who joined for £30 million from Ipswich, also adds depth and competition in attack. Enzo Maresca now has more options up front than ever before, which could spell trouble for Jackson.

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Reports have surfaced suggesting that Italian giants AC Milan are monitoring Jackson’s situation closely. With two new strikers already making an impression, Chelsea could be open to selling the 24-year-old this summer if the right offer comes in. Whether Jackson stays and fights for his spot or moves on remains to be seen, but his recent actions and inconsistency have certainly put him under the microscope.