Chelsea have come a long way. Trailing 0-2 at the break on their Stanford Bridge pitch by West Ham, the Blues completely turned the match around this Saturday to beat the Hammers. All three scorers, Joao Pedro, Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez offered Liam Rosenior, the former Strasbourg coach, a superb comeback which allows them to remain in the top 4 of the Premier League. And they have created enormous frustration among their London neighbors.
In the last seconds of the match, the situation completely degenerated. After a duel in the corner of the field, Adama Traoré completely threw Marc Cucurella, causing the reaction of the Spanish side’s teammates. A general fight then broke out, including Joao Pedro and Wesley Fofana. Opposite, the Frenchman Jean-Clair Todibo seemed particularly angry and attacked Joao Pedro, violently grabbing his face. Konstantinos Mavropanos also took the opportunity to slap Cole Palmer.
Todibo risks a heavy sanction
After this particularly confusing situation, it was time for sanctions. The referee of the match, Anthony Taylor, gave Joao Pedro and Adama Traoré a yellow card, excluding Jean-Clair Todibo. The former Nice player could also face a serious suspension after his rare gesture on a football field.
If nothing can justify it, West Ham’s annoyance probably stems from their situation in the Premier League. 18th and threatened by relegation, the Hammers would have needed three points to get closer to Nottingham Forest, currently 17th. Their poor second period, however, cost them dearly.
Worth a look
