Palmer gets mad at Jackson

Cole Palmer angrily kicked the goal and shouted at Nicolas Jackson after the Chelsea striker had a regrettable handling of the ball.

Palmer got angry and kicked the post hard.

In the early morning of July 9, during Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Fluminense in the semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea fans witnessed a tense moment between Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson.

When Chelsea had a chance to counterattack to make it 3-0 late in the match, Jackson made a personal move. The Chelsea striker was one-on-one with the goalkeeper but the shooting angle was narrow. Meanwhile, Palmer was completely unmarked, standing in the ideal position to receive the cross.

However, instead of passing the ball to Palmer for an easy shot into the empty net, Jackson decided to shoot wide of the goal, causing the opportunity to be missed. This action angered Palmer.

The England striker kicked the post and shouted at Jackson in frustration. Former Chelsea defender Scott Minto believes Jackson was too eager to show off and made the wrong choice. “I understand why Jackson wanted to score himself. He was under a lot of pressure, he was sent off in the group stage, and now João Pedro is starting while he is on the bench,” Minto told talkSPORT .

"But he needs to be more alert and play as a team. Palmer is completely free. With just a simple pass, Chelsea could have led 3-0," the former Chelsea star assessed. Chelsea fans on social media also reacted strongly, with the majority attacking Jackson for his personal handling.

Jackson’s finish didn’t affect the outcome of the game, but it raised questions about his place in the Chelsea squad. The striker only came off the bench in the 60th minute to replace João Pedro – Chelsea’s double hero. It’s likely that Jackson will be content with a place on the bench for the 2025/26 season.

Source: https://znews.vn/palmer-noi-dien-voi-jackson-post1567193.html