Jude Bellingham was clearly more than frustrated with his side’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and was seen venting some of those feelings at man-of-the-match Marc Cucurella after the full-time whistle.
The 19-year-old had to be guided away from the incident in question following a game in which some controversy had been injected.
“From where I was it looked like he was pretty close and I’m not sure what more he can do with the hands,” the teenager told BT Sport (via Eurosport) in reference to the retaking of one Blues penalty.
“It’s a yard or two away, but I don’t want to get in trouble.
“That in itself was disappointing and the fact they have had a retake is a joke. For every penalty, especially when he has such a slow run-up, there is going to be people encroaching into the box by a yard or so, but that’s the game I suppose. He made the decision and we have to live with it.”
Whilst we’ve no doubt the former Birmingham City will regret letting his emotions get the better of him in that instance, it’s a moment that should be quickly overlooked and forgotten in light of his relative youth.
Ultimately, we’ve seen plenty of passionate senior stars lose their heads in similar circumstances, so there’s no reason why Bellingham should be vilified any more.
— Judedine Bellindane (@BeIIinghamShow) March 8, 2023
Mason Mount’s price tag revealed as Man Utd join Liverpool and City in transfer race for Chelsea star
MANCHESTER UNITED, Liverpool and Manchester City have learned how much Chelsea will demand for Mason Mount.
SunSport revealed on Thursday that Erik ten Hag’s men have joined the race to sign the England international, 24.
Mason Mount could leave Stamford Bridge in the summerCredit: Getty
It comes amid a contract stand-off between Mount and the Blues.
His existing deal is set to expire at the end of the 2023/24 season and stalling negotiations are expected to leave the club with a decision to make.
Mount is understood to be after a significant pay rise from his current wages of around £80,000 per week.
And he is reluctant to sign a huge long-term deal like compatriot Reece James.
Chelsea’s influx of players has also left Mount pushed down the pecking order.
He has started just one of their last four Premier League games.
And while it remains to be seen whether he will stay or go, rival English clubs have been put on alert by reports of a £50MILLION price tag.
Man Utd are understood to be in for Mount after recognising they are not at the front of the queue when it comes to the pursuit of Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid and Liverpool are thought to be the frontrunners to sign the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.
Mount, who has contributed three goals and six assists this season, has emerged as an ideal fit for Ten Hag’s side.
Man Utd are targeting a number of high-profile players in the summer, the biggest of which is Tottenham talisman Harry Kane.
But in order to sign several new stars, Ten Hag is also required to offload unwanted individuals.
They are set to include captain Harry Maguire, forward Anthony Martial and midfielder Scott McTominay.
