Popular X football influencer Unitedtrey has stirred controversy after claiming that Chelsea star Cole Palmer should be left out of England’s squad for the upcoming World Cup, citing the midfielder’s poor form and setbacks this season, Softfootball reports.
Palmer, who has struggled with injuries and inconsistent playing time, has found it difficult to hit the heights that once made him one of Chelsea’s standout performers.
Unitedtrey weighed in bluntly on the situation, posting on his official X handle saying:
Unpopular Opinion:
Kopama doesn’t deserve to go to the World Cup.
The post immediately triggered heavy debate, with fans divided over whether Palmer’s recent struggles justify his omission. (“Kopama” is a banter nickname often used online when mocking the Chelsea attacker.)
Some fans agreed with the harsh assessment.
Utdelti wrote:
This is a harsh truth, and we all know but would want to ignore it. However, I think some Chelsea fans will even agree to this.
Others were quick to dismiss the idea.
3ALAMIY joked:
Kopama missing the World Cup? Someone tell this fan it’s still 2026, not FIFA Fantasy 😂.
Redcartel LFC added:
World Cup isn’t a charity event for blue badge performances.
Chelsea supporters also jumped into the conversation.
Cfclamba insisted:
Even if he doesn’t score or assist before the World Cup, he’ll still be there.
Not everyone held back, though.
Antonysmarth commented:
This bro made the FIFA best player for playing in the conference league…. total disgrace to this sport.
Pathfinder predicted a familiar media cycle:
Bro is gonna turn up with penalty goals against Wolves and WestHam and English media is gonna be having an orgasm.
Some fans shifted the blame away from the player entirely.
Emeka2026 wrote:
Let’s not scrutinize a baller because of his team, the Chelsea don’t deserve him cause they keep making him look normal. He should come to Man U and enjoy life and ball 🤝😜.
Meanwhile, Magic Odegaard took a dig at Palmer’s off-pitch focus:
He focused on trademark his celebration and Cold Palmer instead focusing on training better.
The debate comes at a difficult time for Chelsea. Palmer was substituted in yesterday’s 2–1 defeat to Fulham, a result that left the Blues winless in their last five matches. Individually, the England international has managed three goals and zero assists in 11 Premier League games this season, numbers that have only fueled the criticism.
With form dipping and Chelsea struggling collectively, opinions remain sharply divided over whether Palmer’s reputation alone should secure him a World Cup ticket or if performances this season should ultimately decide his fate.
