“They’re all out” – Mauricio Pochettino reveals what he told the Chelsea players after the shameful penalty incident

Chelsea dominated Everton with a resounding 6-0 victory, marking Sean Dyche’s most significant defeat as a manager.

Cole Palmer emerged as the standout performer, achieving a perfect hat-trick within 16 minutes of the first half. His initial goal was a remarkable left-footed curler past Pickford, followed by a header five minutes later and a long-range strike eleven minutes after that.

Palmer continued his scoring spree by converting a penalty earned after being fouled in the box. However, the match took a peculiar turn when Chelsea players engaged in a dispute over who would take the penalty kick.

A peculiar incident unfolded

In the second half when Palmer was awarded a penalty after a foul in the box. Chaos erupted as Chelsea players fiercely debated who would take the penalty kick. Initially, Madueke seized the ball, followed by Palmer, who took it from his teammate.

Jackson then tried to snatch the ball from Palmer, resulting in a brief altercation until captain Conor Gallagher intervened to calm the situation. Eventually, Palmer was designated as the penalty taker, with Gallagher ensuring he took the kick, instructing Jackson and Madueke to step aside.

pochettino said

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed disappointment over the penalty drama, calling it a “shame” and stressing the importance of collective behavior within the team.

He reiterated that Cole Palmer is the designated penalty taker and emphasized the need for unity among the players going forward.

Pochettino firmly stated that such behavior would not be tolerated in the future and warned that players involved would face consequences. He underlined the team’s aspirations to compete for major honors and emphasized the necessity of a collective mindset.

Pochettino concluded by affirming Palmer’s status as the penalty taker and clarified that any decision to pass the ball would be made by Palmer, but not in the manner witnessed during the incident.