Palmer seems lost without Jackson at Chelsea: Mikel

Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi believes Chelsea star Cole Palmer looks completely lost without Nicholas Jackson in the team.

Following a season-long loan to Bayern Munich, Jackson has maintained respectable production in the Bundesliga, recording eight goals and four assists despite often being a rotation option.

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speaking in his Obi Uno PodcastMikel feels that Palmer is missing a connection with a teammate with whom he had a strong relationship on the field.

“We said many times that he was a fantastic player and, in fact, I think we miss him right now. What he gave us, no forward has given us.”

“Pressing high, the way he pressed aggressively, well. His connection between him and Cole Palmer: Cole Palmer seems lost without Nicolas Jackson at the moment.”