“Players makes mistakes because of him”, “A Really, really stupid player” – Chelsea fans slams 21-year-old Chelsea man for his hilarious performance in 3-1 win over Crystal Palace
Chelsea returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a hard-earned 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday (February 12) to rise to 10th place on the points table.
The Blues managed to overcome a disappointing start to the game to claim all three points in the second half of the clash.Following successive defeats against Liverpool and Wolves, Chelsea were keen to avoid a third straight league defeat.
They were impressive in midweek when they claimed a 3-1 win over Aston Villa in their FA Cup Fourth Round replay.
Mauricio Pochettino chose to stick with the side that defeated Villa, making only one change in defense, as Thiago Silva started the game.
The manager started a frontline of Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, and Noni Madueke, but England U-21 international Madueke was disappointing.Fresh from providing a fine assist in the game against Villa, the 21-year-old was handed another start, with Raheem Sterling keeping his place on the bench.
Chelsea fans were, however, disappointed with Madueke for his showing in the game, and they took to X to air their thoughts.
“All on Madueke. The more and more we get to watch of him, the clearer it becomes he’s not Chelsea level,” a fan wrote.
“Madueke is really, really stupid,” another user chimed in.
Here are a few more reactions from X:
@Chels_HQ: Nkunku for Madueke was the change that actually changed the game. Freed up Palmer and let him do his magic.
@DinoCFC: All on Madueke. The more and more we get to watch of him the clearer it becomes he’s not Chelsea level.
@Eaziwest10: Madueke is taken off and suddenly we start putting shots away
@attacthespace: madueke back to being the worst winger thats ever come out of n17
@CFCMod_: Madueke that was hilarious, bro ran all the way down the wings, fought hard to make it to the box, cut back and passed it back ????
@_beckyy2: Madueke losing the ball isn’t even the main problem, players make mistakes, you move on. Don’t let it distract from 78% possession, 0 shots and a tempo that my 80 year grandad could outrun.
@SebC__: Madueke is useless. Get him off the pitch
@TheChelseaWay: Madueke is really, really stupid.
@khalzb: Madueke pisses me off man, why does he take 10 years to release the ball and it’s not the first time he’s done it this game
At half-time, Christopher Nkunku, who has scored twice in 12 league appearances this season, took Madueke’s place in attack, and the change sparked new life into the Blues.