“Is on him if we lose Champions League Football, Inexperienced player keeps costing us” “Unacceptable decision from him” – Ballack slams Chelsea man after what he did in 2-0 defeat to Newcastle
Stamford Bridge is in turmoil following Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, a result that severely dents the Blues’ hopes of securing a Champions League spot. The defeat has sparked outrage among fans and former players alike, with one club legend delivering a blistering critique of the team’s performance.
Meanwhile, Michael Ballack left frustrated after the match saying:
“Lack of discipline on Nicolas Jackson, I’m absolutely FUMING! This is what you get when you hire a clueless coach and surround him with flop, inexperienced players! Starting him was a JOKE— That was the final nail in the coffin! We just threw away our Champions League spot like it meant NOTHING! I’m sick of the excuses, the poor decisions, the weak performances. This was our chance—and THEY blew it! Shameful, embarrassing, and completely unacceptable.”
The match began disastrously for Chelsea, with Sandro Tonali putting Newcastle ahead in the second minute. The situation worsened when striker Nicolas Jackson was shown a straight red card in the 35th minute for elbowing Sven Botman, leaving the Blues with ten men for the majority of the game. Bruno Guimarães sealed the victory for Newcastle with a goal in the 90th minute .
Manager Enzo Maresca expressed visible frustration over Jackson’s dismissal, which not only impacted the match but also rules the striker out for the remainder of the season due to suspension . The loss places Chelsea fifth in the Premier League, three points behind Newcastle, with only two games remaining.
The club legend’s comments reflect a growing sentiment among supporters, who are calling for significant changes within the squad. As the season nears its end, Chelsea faces mounting pressure to address the issues plaguing the team and to restore pride to the badge.