Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson both wanted to take a penalty during Chelsea’s 6-0 victory over Everton. They argued fiercely over who should take the shot. Ultimately, Conor Gallagher stepped in and ensured that Cole Palmer took the penalty, as he had been flawless from the spot this season.
Despite the commotion, Palmer scored the goal. He later downplayed the incident, stating that everyone just wanted to take responsibility. Alfie Gilchrist, who scored his first senior career goal, also brushed aside the incident, echoing the sentiment of the dressing room.
Mauricio Pochettino expressed his disappointment with his players’ behavior, stating that it was a learning process for the young team and that they need to be professional and focused on the collective. He emphasized the importance of adhering to the designated penalty taker and apologized to the fans for the incident, making it clear that the team still has a lot to learn.