Report: Pedro Neto sends message to Chelsea fans after protests in celebrations of 4-0 win over Southampton
Chelsea’s first team players had some serious questions to answer when they took on Southampton in the Premier League.
The Blues ran out resounding 4-0 winners against the side currently bottom of the table, returning to the top four in the process.
The story of the evening was what was happening off the pitch at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea fans taking the opportunity to make their voices heard against the ownership of Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.
The discontent from outside the ground seemed to make its way inside the stadium, with supporters making their feelings of frustration know.
Supporters loudly jeered Filip Jorgensen for taking too much time to get the ball moving from the back, however manager Enzo Maresca has already come out and defended his way of play.
Pedro Neto led the line for the second game in a row after impressing in the loss to Aston Villa.
After assisting in that match, the Portugal international went one better when he smashed home the second of four goals with a crisp near post finish.
Neto’s celebration seemed to send a message to the vocal supporters who had perhaps let their frustration at the recent results get in the way of wanting better for the club.
According to Football London, Neto gestured for supporters to keep their comments to themselves, with the players clearly aware of what was going on outside the stadium.
Levi Colwill reacted in a similar way to the outside noise, with him battling his own critics at the moment for his performances.
Colwill shut down remarks from Gary Neville in particular about his strength after he dominated the matchup against 6″7″ Paul Onuachu.
Neto giving his all for Chelsea in tough moment
With the recent injury to Noni Madueke, Neto has been handed the chance to become a regular starter in the side, with that role being down the middle of late.
The former Wolves man was one of the only players to be able to hang their heads high after the loss at Villa Park, and Jason Cundy noticed Neto was exhausted at full-time as he trudged off the pitch.
A similarly effective display up front against the Saints will have no doubt delighted Maresca, who was able to replace him for Tyrique George as he put in another impressive cameo off the bench.
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