[인터풋볼] Reporter Kim Dae-sik = Some Chelsea fans are controversial as they are racist towards West Bromwich Albion (WBA) players.
Chelsea lost to the WBA 2-5 in the 30th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2020-21 season held at Stamford Bridge in London, England at 8:30 pm (KST) on the 3rd. The defeat was Chelsea’s first defeat after Thomas Tuchel took over, and as a result, the fourth place was in jeopardy.
Chelsea got ahead early with Christian Pulicsic’s opening goal in the 27th minute of the first half. But two minutes later, key defender Thiago Silva was sent off and the mood changed completely. The players’ concentration was also a problem. Shortly before the end of the first half, Chelsea missed Matteus Pereira and allowed a 1-2 reversal.
Chelsea, who fell short of numbers, shook their defense in the second half. In the 17th minute of the second half, Calum Robinson scored the third goal with a fantastic volley shot, and 6 minutes later, Gredi Diangana scored 4-0. Chelsea scored a make-up goal by Mason Mount, but they were defeated 2-5 by giving Robinson another goal just before the end of the match. Even if the first defeat in the Tuhel regime was a catastrophe, it would not have been a strange result.
The defeat in the game can be overcome later, but some Chelsea fans have made irreparable mistakes. He went to Robinson’s personal SNS, who scored multiple goals, and sent a racist message. It’s close to the catastrophe that happened this season, despite Chelsea defender Rees James’ confession of anger and frustration over racism.
In response, the WBA issued an official statement, suggesting a legal response. They said, “After winning 5-2 at Chelsea, the club contacted the police and reported a social media post to Robinson. We are shocked by the racist message and will provide the support and assistance Robinson demands. We will assist the authorities in their investigation, requesting the strongest possible legal penalties. Racial discrimination is unacceptable anywhere.”