LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Cole Palmer of Chelsea reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 16, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesAfter a fantastic debut season and an excellent sophomore effort, Cole Palmer’s third season in Chelsea Blue was a bit of a disaster. Injuries hit, form dropped, and he never could quite reach the heady heights that we’ve come to expect from him. Though he still hit double-digits in goals, he was less “Cold” Palmer and more “Lukewarm” Palmer, at best.With Palmer struggling, Chelsea struggled as well. And that personal and collective disappointment was crowned by a (slightly) unexpected snub by Thomas Tuchel with the final squad selection for the 20