"Sh** fu***ing game" - Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly delivers x-rated verdict on dramatic 2-2 draw against Everton
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly reacted furiously to the Blues' 2-2 draw against Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (March 18). The American businessman was caught aiming an expletive dig at his side's disappointing performance against the relegation candidates.
Graham Potter's side were on course to secure a fourth consecutive win across competitions. Joao Felix gave the west London giants the lead in the 52nd minute before Abdoulaye Doucoure equalised for Everton in the 69th minute.
Chelsea headed into the dying embers 2-1 up after Kai Havertz's 76th-minute penalty. However, the Toffees' young striker Ellis Simms stepped off the bench to clinch a valuable point for his side in the 89th minute.
Boehly was in attendance and watched on as Potter's men failed to make up ground in their top-four pursuit. They were also unable to continue their winning form that had seen them beat Leeds United, Borussia Dortmund and Leicester City across competitions.
The co-owner was enraged with his team's display and was caught on camera blasting Chelsea's display. In a clip released on social media, he said:
“S*** f***ing game.”
Todd Boehly after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw to Everton:
"Shit fucking game."
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Blues boss Potter was equally unimpressed by his team's performance against Everton, telling BBC Sport:
"We thought we played well enough to get the three points, but ultimately if you don't defend well, you don't get the result. Credit to Everton, they are good at that, but we have to do better. It's disappointing."
The Blues are tenth in the league and trail fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur by an alarming 11 points and with a game in hand. Their hopes of not only qualifying for the UEFA Champions League but Europe as a whole are at risk. Potter's men next face Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the league on April 1.
Chelsea manager Potter unimpressed by Havertz's celebration after mocking Jordan Pickford
Havertz thought he had given Chelsea all three points when he calmly slotted home from the spot in the 76th minute. The German attacker appeared to taunt Everton goalkeeper Pickford with his celebration, cupping his hands to his ears.
Potter seemed to have taken issue with Havertz's antics and hinted that he was not a fan of celebrating in such a way. He told reporters after the draw (via the Mirror):
“I didn’t score many myself, so I wouldn’t know. You should enjoy the celebration. I don’t think you need to involve the opponent. That would be my perspective.”
Havertz has found form recently after a mixed start to the season. He has scored nine goals and contributed an assist in 36 games across competitions. Clearly, though, Potter feels his team doesn't need to taunt the opposition.