Chelsea Players Quit Social Media Following Abuse Post Liverpool Defeat
In the aftermath of their crushing 4-1 defeat to Liverpool, two Chelsea players, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, have made the decision to deactivate their social media accounts. The defeat was a one-sided affair, with Jurgen Klopp’s side dominating the match and recording an impressive 28 shots against the Blues.
Caicedo and Fernandez, who joined Chelsea for £115 million and £105 million respectively, did not have a good game and received a significant amount of criticism. They were overrun in the midfield and have become easy targets due to their hefty price tags. It is unclear why exactly they chose to delete their accounts, but it has been suggested that the torrent of social media abuse they received could be a contributing factor.
To make matters worse for Caicedo, he was named as Ally McCoist’s “flop of the season” on talkSPORT. McCoist stated, “I’ve seen him [Caicedo] a couple of times, particularly at Old Trafford… Caicedo would certainly get my vote before Onana.” This further added to the pressure and scrutiny on Caicedo.
While both players will have the opportunity to redeem themselves in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool later this month, there is still work to be done in the Premier League. Currently sitting in tenth position, Chelsea is far from the European spots they were aiming for under manager Mauricio Pochettino. They will need to quickly improve their performances and start climbing up the table, starting with their match against Wolves on Sunday.
In conclusion, the defeat against Liverpool has had a significant impact on Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, leading them to deactivate their social media accounts. The intense criticism they faced following the match, coupled with Caicedo being named as “flop of the season,” has put immense pressure on the two players. Chelsea will need to bounce back quickly and improve their Premier League standing if they want to achieve their goals for the season.