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Cole Palmer has played down the penalty row that overshadowed Chelsea’s thumping 6-0 win over Everton, insisting that the players were “laughing and joking” about the incident afterwards. The otherwise excellent night for the Blues in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Monday was marred by a squabble that preceded a 64th-minute penalty awarded for quick-fire fouls on Palmer and Madueke, both of whom wanted to take the spot-kick.
A row between Madueke and Nicolas Jackson then ensued, with Palmer, Chelsea’s hat-trick hero and designated penalty taker this season, weighing in after dusting himself down. Stand-in captain Conor Gallagher eventually intervened and restored order, with Palmer confidently dispatching his effort to register a fourth goal of the night, taking him level with Erling Haaland atop the Golden Boot standings with 20 goals for the season in 28 appearances.
Mauricio Pochettino’s Reaction
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino had a furious reaction to the spat, stating that he would not tolerate such behavior in the future. He emphasized the importance of learning as a young squad and putting collective aims ahead of personal ones. Pochettino promised to address the issue firmly if it were to happen again.
Palmer’s Perspective
However, Palmer himself shrugged off the argument, describing it as “nothing major” and a sign that all of Chelsea’s players want to take responsibility. He insisted that everything was light-hearted in the dressing room afterwards, with players laughing and joking about the incident. Palmer emphasized that the players’ desire to win and helping the team was the driving force behind the argument.
This article was updated 2 weeks ago