Mauricio Pochettino expresses his disappointment with the Chelsea penalty incident involving Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Noni Madueke, deeming it as not acceptable.

In a thrilling Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC, tensions ran high as a penalty situation unfolded. Mauricio Pochettino, the Chelsea manager, has expressed his disappointment and deemed the incident unacceptable.

Chelsea dominated the game, with Cole Palmer scoring an impressive four goals, contributing to their resounding 6-0 victory over Everton. This win has allowed Chelsea to close the gap on the European places, with the added advantage of having at least one game in hand on their competitors.

The first half saw Palmer netting a hat-trick, accompanied by a well-taken strike from Nicolas Jackson, resulting in a comfortable 4-0 lead for Chelsea at half-time. However, it was in the second half that the penalty drama unfolded.

Palmer was brought down in the box, leading to a penalty being awarded by referee Paul Tierney. As Palmer prepared to take the penalty, Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson attempted to snatch the ball from him, resulting in a scuffle between the trio.

Despite the commotion, Palmer remained composed and confidently dispatched the penalty, securing his seventh goal in two games. However, the incident did not go unnoticed by Pochettino, who expressed his disappointment and stated that such behavior would not be tolerated in the future.

Pochettino labeled the situation as “really, really sad” and made it clear that all players involved would face consequences. He emphasized the need for a collective change in behavior if Chelsea wants to be a top team competing for major honors.

Palmer himself confirmed that he is the designated penalty taker and described the situation as “over the top.” He acknowledged that other players wanted to take the penalty, but he stood his ground and took the responsibility. Palmer also mentioned that the argument was not a major issue and that they were able to laugh and joke about it afterward.

However, Pochettino’s message has been received loud and clear by the players, and they understand that such incidents will not be tolerated in the future. The focus now shifts to maintaining their winning momentum and continuing to fight for their ambitions as a team.