Thiago Silva was visibly upset after Chelsea’s loss to Man City in the FA Cup, with images showing the veteran defender covering his face while holding back tears. This contrasted with teammate Noni Madueke’s reaction, as the young winger was seen joking around with Manchester City’s Jack Grealish after the match. The match proved to be a day of contrasting emotions for the Chelsea squad, with Silva reduced to tears after the loss. Despite their efforts, Chelsea was unable to find a breakthrough, and a late Bernardo Silva goal sealed their exit from the FA Cup, leaving Mauricio Pochettino’s side set to go trophyless for another season.
Madueke started the game but was substituted in the second half as Chelsea searched for a winner. Despite the disappointment, he was seen laughing with Grealish after the final whistle, marking a stark contrast to Silva’s visible distress. This is not the first time Madueke has courted controversy, having been involved in Chelsea’s penalty saga against Everton earlier in the week. Pochettino criticized the players’ immature attitudes, emphasizing the need for a more collective team mentality.
He warned that such behavior would not be tolerated in the future, emphasizing the importance of learning and growing as a team.