[Watch]: Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke fight Cole Palmer over penalty kick
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Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea is pushed away by Conor Gallagher of Chelsea as Cole Palmer of Chelsea claims the ball to take a penalty during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture credit: Paul Terry / Sportimage

[Watch]: Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke fight Cole Palmer over penalty kick

Faruq Ibrahim 23:41 - 15.04.2024

Chelsea's Cole Palmer faced internal discord as teammates disputed over a penalty kick.

In an intense moment during the match against Everton, Chelsea players found themselves embroiled in a disagreement over a penalty kick. Cole Palmer, the standout performer of the game, faced opposition from teammates before converting his fourth goal of the night.

Cole Palmer's Penalty Showdown

Midway through the second half of the match between Chelsea and Everton, tension brewed within the Chelsea squad as a penalty was awarded to the home team.

Cole Palmer, having already scored a first-half hat-trick, was brought down in the penalty area, setting the stage for a remarkable on-pitch confrontation.

As the designated penalty taker for Chelsea, Palmer made his intent clear to take the spot-kick. However, his teammates, Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson, had different ideas.

Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea is pushed away by Conor Gallagher of Chelsea as Cole Palmer of Chelsea claims the ball to take a penalty during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture credit: Paul Terry / Sportimage
Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea is pushed away by Conor Gallagher of Chelsea as Cole Palmer of Chelsea claims the ball to take a penalty during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture credit: Paul Terry / Sportimage

Team Disagreement Erupts

Noni Madueke initially grabbed the ball, showing his desire to take the penalty, only to have Nicolas Jackson intervene and attempt to claim the responsibility for himself.

The clash of egos escalated as Palmer asserted his authority by taking control of the situation, leading to a heated exchange between the players.

The intensity of the moment was palpable as emotions ran high on the pitch, with Conor Gallagher intervening to defuse the situation.

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