Chelsea had a terrible start to the first half against Aston Villa, conceding in less than four minutes.
It was recorded as Marc Cucurella's own goal, but it originated on the opposite wing — and Noni Madueke's defending in that episode has drawn sone strong criticism.
Here he is, jogging towards Villa left-back Lucas Digne:
However, he jumps forward towards the player with the ball and loses his opponent just as Digne makes a run into the box:
Digne promptly provides a cross that results in Cucurella's own goal.
Madueke's lack of application at the back has long been questioned. This has been the last straw for some fans on social media.
petrescu: "I can’t wait for Madueke to f**k off."
Bluewavey: "I'd take Noni off now and not include him in another match day squad. Our season is over why are we wasting minutes on deadwood not giving them to prospects for next season?"
DanStFella: "Madueke needs to learn the most basic thing you learn as a child. Play to the whistle."
Aaaaand-its-gone: "It’s amazing how Madueke gets away with doing fuck all defense game after game. Such a selfish lazy player"
Medical-Winter4413: "Fire Madueke into loan army, his attitude absolutely stinks and the negatives far outweight the positives."
