“The Players don’t deserve it; is annoying” Roberto De Zerbi blast his players for allow Chelsea to do this in 3-2 win over Brighton ‘I can’t accept this
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In the aftermath of the intense clash between Brighton and Chelsea, manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed his profound frustration with what he deemed as a collective lapse in intelligence from his players. The 3-2 victory for Chelsea left De Zerbi seething, as he vehemently labeled the goals conceded by Brighton as nothing short of ‘stupid.’
Despite the efforts of Facundo Buonanotte and Joao Pedro, who managed to find the back of the net, it was not sufficient to salvage a more favorable outcome for the Seagulls in what had already been an arduous week for them. The contest was not devoid of drama, with players from both sides engaging in heated exchanges at the final whistle. This crescendo of emotions occurred in the aftermath of a VAR intervention that saw a penalty initially awarded to Levi Colwill for Brighton overturned.
Compounding the intensity of the match was Chelsea’s ability to secure victory even with Conor Gallagher being sent off early in the game. The contentious VAR decision that led to a penalty against James Milner further fueled the flames of controversy.
When queried about whether Brighton felt aggrieved by the outcome, De Zerbi offered a poignant reflection on the game, stating, “About the result, yes, because we played a great game.” However, he did not shy away from critiquing his team’s defensive lapses, emphasizing that they conceded three goals that he deemed as inexplicably foolish. The first goal, in particular, left him flabbergasted, expressing the sentiment that despite the youthfulness of his team, they should have defended more astutely and maintained a higher level of concentration.
In a nuanced response, De Zerbi refrained from delving into a discourse on referees, acknowledging the fallibility of both officials and coaches. He diplomatically accepted the decisions made on the field, recognizing that referees, like everyone else, are prone to making mistakes. The uncertainty surrounding the clarity of the penalty on Mudryk further added a layer of complexity to the post-match analysis, leaving room for interpretation and debate in the intricate tapestry of football discourse.
