Palmer Finds New Freedom Under Alonso, Feeling His Best in Years
Cole Palmer has openly declared that, under the guidance of new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, he feels "the best I've felt in ages" after a promising start to the season. The 24‑year‑old forward, who endured a frustrating 2025‑26 campaign hampered by a lingering groin injury, appears to have left those difficulties behind and is now thriving in a system that grants him greater creative liberty.
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Aug. 27, 2026, 10 a.m.