(Video) Furious Noni Madueke involved in heated bust up with his Chelsea Teammate Cole Palmer dragging who would play the penalty despite already being 4-0 ahead
Chelsea players engaged in a contentious altercation over a penalty kick, despite already leading by four goals against Everton. The match, led by Cole Palmer, ended in a resounding victory for Chelsea, with the 21-year-old prodigy delivering a stunning performance, netting three goals within sixteen minutes of the first half. Just before halftime, Nicolas Jackson secured the fourth goal, and shortly after the hour mark, Palmer was fouled, granting Chelsea an opportunity to extend their lead to five from the penalty spot.
Tensions flared as players disputed who should take the penalty kick, despite their imminent victory. Captain Conor Gallagher intervened, instructing Noni Madueke to pass the ball to Palmer, who had possession in the penalty area. Jackson intervened, advocating for Madueke to take the kick instead. Palmer, determined, pushed Jackson aside. Amidst the conflict, Palmer successfully converted the penalty, scoring his fourth goal of the night.
Despite their begrudging celebration of Palmer’s achievement, both Jackson and Madueke displayed visible frustration, prompting criticism from fans who labeled their behavior as “weak” and “embarrassing.” The incident shed light on underlying issues within the Chelsea team, adding to the challenges faced by manager Pochettino throughout the season.
However, amidst the turmoil, Palmer’s individual performance shone brightly. Since his £40 million transfer from Manchester City last summer, the young English talent has proven his worth, tallying an impressive 24 goals and 13 assists across various competitions this season. Palmer’s success in the Premier League, where he shares the top scorer spot with Erling Haaland among former City players, underscores his remarkable impact.
As Chelsea prepares to face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday, Palmer’s return to confront his former club adds an intriguing dimension to the upcoming fixture.
