Cole Palmer says he feels the best he has in ages after a strong start to the season under Xabi Alonso at Chelsea, putting the difficult 2025-26 campaign behind him. The 24-year-old endured a groin injury that limited him to just two appearances between August and December, despite finishing with 10 Premier League goals. A poor run of form at the end of the season saw him miss out on England's World Cup squad.

Palmer marked his return with a goal in Chelsea's 3-2 opener against Fulham, calling it a reminder of his star quality. He praised Alonso for giving him more freedom to drift and express himself, contrasting it with previous rigid systems under Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior. Palmer highlighted his growing chemistry with new signings Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers, joking that their trio's nickname 'JP Morgan' needs improvement.

He emphasized his focus on staying injury-free and making the most of his minutes on the pitch.