Ferdinand Calls for Fine After Madueke Incident

Rio Ferdinand has criticized Chelsea winger Noni Madueke for storming down the tunnel after being substituted during the 1-1 draw against Arsenal, calling it a 'disrespectful' act that warrants a two-week fine. Madueke's emotional reaction followed his replacement by Mykhailo Mudryk shortly after Arsenal took the lead with a goal from Gabriel Martinelli. Ferdinand argued that such behavior undermines team dynamics and expressed concern over the lack of experienced players to address these issues within Chelsea's young squad. He drew comparisons to his own time at Manchester United, emphasizing that such actions would not have been tolerated. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca defended Madueke, suggesting that players are often unhappy when substituted, which Ferdinand found unacceptable. He concluded that a strong managerial response is necessary to uphold team standards.