The incident involving Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, and the penalty saga dominated the post-match discussion. Palmer, who had scored a hat-trick in the first half, eventually took responsibility for the penalty, after physically pushing Madueke away with the help of captain Conor Gallagher. Following the 6-0 win, PSG manager Pochettino expressed that such behavior would not be tolerated in the future.
In the mandatory media conference, Pochettino faced a barrage of questions about the penalty incident. Frustrated by the focus on the issue instead of the team’s performance, he abruptly ended the conference before turning back to vent his anger at the media, expressing his frustration at the singular focus on the controversial penalty incident. During the heated exchange, a journalist confronted Pochettino, stating that he had stopped the press conference, not the media.
This led to a back-and-forth between the journalist and Pochettino, with the manager emphasizing that every question revolved around the same incident. The incident overshadowed discussions about the game, where PSG emerged victorious. Pochettino expressed his disappointment at the team’s need to learn and be professional, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the collective rather than individual actions.
He also apologized to fans worldwide for the unsportsmanlike conduct displayed in the aftermath of the penalty incident. Meanwhile, the Chelsea team remains in ninth place, with a chance to move up in the standings due to their better goal difference and a game in hand. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
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