Cole Palmer reiterates commitment to Chelsea, belief in better days ahead

TL;DR

Cole Palmer has reaffirmed his commitment to Chelsea, expressing confidence in the team's future despite a challenging season. He believes that with the right signings and a proper pre-season, Chelsea can compete for trophies next season.

Key points

Cole Palmer reaffirms commitment to Chelsea
Believes in better days ahead for the team
Struggling with a groin injury this season
Optimistic about new signings for next season
Named captain for FA Cup match against Port Vale

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Chelsea's Cole Palmer looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Chelsea and Port Vale on April 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) | CameraSport via Getty Images Cole Palmer was named captain for our FA Cup quarterfinal match againt Port Vale the other week. It was largely a performative gesture, surely, but it was a gesture that has now been repaid in kind by the 23-year-old, who has publicly reaffirmed his commitment to Chelsea, along with his continued belief in our (flawed) project. If you’re keeping count, it’s Reece James, Moisés Caicedo, and the Iceman himself in the BlueCo corner, dousing themselves in the Kool-Aid.

“It has been an inconsistent season for whatever reason. It’s just about, in my opinion, getting the right players in to help us kick on. It’s something we’re working on together. We’re on the same page. We want to win now and I think if we add right in the summer we can compete for serious trophies next season. I don’t think we’re far off. If you sign the right players in the right positions and the right characters and profiles, I think we have more than enough quality to compete and be more consistent than we’ve shown over this season.

“Bringing a manager in mid-season, you have no pre-season, hardly have time to train. You’re just focusing on games. But the manager is good and when he has a proper pre-season and gets his ideas across properly and the way he wants to play he’s a top coach. If we as players perform to how we should be performing and we get the right players we can, him and us as a group, do some work.”

Q&A

What did Cole Palmer say about Chelsea's future?

Cole Palmer expressed optimism about Chelsea's future, stating that with the right players and a proper pre-season, the team can compete for serious trophies next season.

How has Cole Palmer's performance been this season?

Cole Palmer has struggled with a groin injury this season but is finding his rhythm as the season progresses.

What are Cole Palmer's thoughts on the current Chelsea project?

Palmer believes in the current Chelsea project and thinks that the team is on the same page regarding the need for new signings to improve consistency.

Why did Cole Palmer become captain for the FA Cup match?

Cole Palmer was named captain for the FA Cup quarterfinal match against Port Vale as a performative gesture, which he has since repaid with his commitment to the club.