'They have lost it' - Gary Neville demands Xabi Alonso action after Chelsea discipline crumbles against Tottenham
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville criticized Chelsea's lack of discipline during their 2-0 loss to Tottenham. Neville specifically called for manager Xabi Alonso to intervene following a series of aggressive fouls and a red card.
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High-profile disciplinary issues in professional sports often spark debates regarding player conduct and managerial accountability.
Gary Neville tore into Chelsea’s discipline during their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, insisting Morgan Rogers deserved a red card for a late challenge and that Cole Palmer could have been sent off earlier. The former Manchester United defender also urged Xabi Alonso to take action as a 14-man brawl and a red card overshadowed a miserable evening at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s evening unravelled in the second half as a spiky London derby boiled over and Tottenham ran out 2-0 winners . Rogers was booked by referee Chris Kavanagh in stoppage time for a late swipe at Conor Gallagher, but Neville felt the sanction did not go far enough.
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