Cole Palmer misses opportunities for Chelsea as fans point finger at Astrid Wett

Chelsea fans blame adult star Astrid Wett for Cole Palmer's missed chances against Middlesbrough, sparking viral theories and a response from Wett.

Chelsea fans were quick to blame adult star Astrid Wett after Cole Palmer missed three golden opportunities to score against Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at the Riverside Stadium. Despite heading into the break 1-0 down after a surprise lead from the hosts, Palmer's missed chances were the talk of the match.

The in-form midfielder missed a golden chance to score the opener when Jonny Howson accidentally passed to him in the final third, but dragged his effort wide. He then missed from yards out when goalkeeper Tom Glover dropped a shot, and could only find Glover's gloves with a third glorious opening before the half-time whistle.

Fans theorised that Palmer's recent meeting with Astrid Wett, during which they took a selfie where Palmer could be seen with lipstick on his cheek, may have been the cause of his missed opportunities. Some fans expressed their frustration, blaming Astrid Wett for cursing Palmer and demanding that players be banned from interacting with her.

Astrid Wett quickly hit back at the suggestions, denying any responsibility and insisting that the "Astrid Jinx" is not a real thing. She even teased sending Palmer some "purple snaps" for half time, suggesting that he would transform in the second half.

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