Premier League 2023–24: Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino Opens Up About Players Creating Chaos Over Taking a Penalty During Clash Against Everton Says, ‘Can’t Behave Like Kids Again’
It was an unusual sight to watch as Chelsea players started creating chaos when it was time to take a penalty. Chelsea's manager came up with a statement after the game. Scroll down to have a look.
Chelsea came up victorious over Everton in the dominant fashion after defeating visitors by a scoreline of 6-0. Cole Palmer scored four goals and came up big. Nicolas Jackson and Alfie Gilchrist scored a goal each. During the match, an embarrassing moment took place where some of the players were creating chaos over taking a spot-kick. Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino came up with a statement in which he said, "Palmer is the penalty taker. It won’t happen again, can’t behave like kids again. It’s a shame. I told the players this is the last time I will accept this type of behaviour. This is not a joke." Chelsea 6–0 Everton, Premier League 2023–24: Cole Palmer Scores Four Goals As Blues Maintain a Clean Sheet Against the Toffees.
Official Statement by Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino
🚨 Pochettino: “Palmer is the penalty taker. It won’t happen again, can’t behave like kids again”.
“It’s a shame. I told the players this is the last time I will accept this type of behaviour. This is not a joke”.
“Again, very clear. Cole Palmer is the penalty taker”. pic.twitter.com/cH93tCS5rY— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 15, 2024
Chaos Over Taking a Penalty
https://t.co/G5LIVzvuJ1 pic.twitter.com/b3e3bQVNwP— xlv 🇵🇸 (@shadadzai) April 15, 2024
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