“It’s weird… he’s in a horrible position!”  Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker have sparked a massive debate after labeling Cole Palmer’s current situation at Chelsea as “diabolical.” Shearer claims the tactical setup is actively ruining Palmer’s career, while Lineker admits the club’s decisions are just “plain weird.”  Even the legends think Chelsea is wasting him!

“It’s weird… he’s in a horrible position!”

Shearer and Lineker BLAST Chelsea as Cole Palmer’s nightmare sparks huge debate

The football world is officially on fire—and this time, Chelsea are right at the center of it. Two of the most respected voices in English football, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker, have ignited a massive debate after delivering a brutal assessment of Cole Palmer’s current situation at Stamford Bridge, branding it nothing short of “diabolical.”

Once hailed as the ice-cold assassin—“Cold Palmer” —the Chelsea star is now being talked about as a victim of tactical confusion, questionable decision-making, and a system that may be actively draining the best out of him.

And the most worrying part?

Palmer himself agrees.

Shearer: “Chelsea are ruining him”

Alan Shearer did not hold back—and when the Premier League’s all-time top scorer speaks, people listen.

According to Shearer, Palmer is being deployed in a role that kills his strengths rather than amplifies them, leaving him isolated, frustrated, and unable to influence games the way he should.

“He’s in a horrible position. Absolutely horrible,” Shearer said.

“This system doesn’t suit him at all. You can actually see the confidence draining from him week by week.”

For a player whose game thrives on freedom, instinct, and quick decision-making, Shearer believes Chelsea’s rigid tactical setup is doing more harm than good—turning a natural match-winner into a passenger.

Lineker: “It’s just… weird”

If Shearer was furious, Gary Lineker was baffled.

The Match of the Day host described Chelsea’s handling of Palmer as “plain weird”, questioning how a club can identify such a rare talent—and then seemingly forget how to use him.

“You watch Chelsea and you keep asking yourself: what’s the plan here?” Lineker said.

“Palmer looks unsure, the team looks unsure—it’s all very strange.”

Coming from Lineker, this wasn’t just criticism—it was confusion mixed with disbelief. Chelsea, once known for ruthless clarity, now appear directionless, and Palmer is caught in the middle.

Palmer’s own admission raises alarm bells

Perhaps the most damning detail of all is that Cole Palmer himself has openly admitted that the situation inside the squad is affecting him.

He described the most frustrating aspect of the team as something that is “really affecting” his performances, a rare and honest confession from a player who once looked fearless.

That admission has set alarm bells ringing among fans and pundits alike. Confidence, chemistry, and clarity—three things Palmer desperately needs—are currently in short supply at Chelsea.

Is the “Cold Palmer” era melting away?

Not long ago, Palmer was Chelsea’s bright light in the chaos—decisive, fearless, clinical. Now, the question being asked everywhere is chilling:

Is Chelsea’s management slowly melting the “Cold Palmer” aura?

This isn’t about form alone. This feels structural. Tactical. Psychological.

When legends like Shearer and Lineker are united in concern, it’s no longer noise—it’s a warning.

A career crossroads?

Chelsea insist they are building for the future. But the present tells a worrying story. A generational talent looks restrained. A confidence player looks hesitant. And a club in transition may be playing a dangerous game with one of its biggest assets.

If changes aren’t made soon—whether tactically or managerially—Chelsea risk turning a star into a symbol of what went wrong.

And that would be the real disaster.

So what do YOU think?

Is Cole Palmer being wasted?

Is this a tactical disaster—or just growing pains?

And most importantly… how long before Chelsea fix it?