‘What a silly challenge’ – Ashley Cole blames 22-year-old Chelsea star for Chelsea 2-1 defeat to Manchester united ‘lose his form’
Ashley Cole was left stunned at what he saw from Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in the first half of tonight’s defeat to Manchester United.
He claimed during his coverage for Amazon Prime that the Argentine giving away a penalty was an extremely avoidable situation early in the first half.
The Blues were beaten 2-1 at Old Trafford, and were way off their best tonight which will no doubt have infuriated Mauricio Pochettino.
The manager saw a spirited and gritted display with 10 men last weekend against Brighton, however any of that fight was nowhere to be seen tonight.
One player who was way off his best was Fernandez, who really struggled in the middle of the park.
With just a few minutes gone in the game, a late challenge from the World Cup winner on Antony was eventually given as a penalty by the VAR team.
Ashley Cole was baffled at Fernandez’s decision to make the challenge, especially seeing as the danger looked as if it had fizzled out.
He said: “I tell you what, it’s a stupid challenge from Fernandez. What a silly challenge. Stupid challenge.”
After his two goal performance against Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, it is fair to say that an off day is more of a rarity for the 23-year-old.
He will be hoping to be back to his best when the Blues return to action at the weekend against Everton.