Chelsea winger Noni Madueke responded to a fan who called him a “fraud” after he was reportedly outplayed by Manchester United full-back Noussair Mazraoui.
After struggling for playing time under Mauricio Pochettino last season, Madueke has now become a regular in Chelsea’s starting lineup, following the summer arrival of manager Enzo Maresca.
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The 22-year-old also earned his first senior England call-up in September due to his strong early-season performances and has been a frequent starter since, including in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
However, after Sunday’s match, a Chelsea fan took to social media to express disappointment with Madueke’s recent performances for the club.
“I can’t be the first person to point this out, how Madueke has been stinking out the place as of recent,” said TikTok user yusuf2x in the 30-second clip entitled ‘Fraud watch??’.
“Ever since that hat-trick against Wolves, please tell me one thing he’s done since then. And you can’t even call this reactionary. Last week he got a pocketed by Lewis Hall, this week by Mazraoui who is not even a left-back. What is this?
“I think this is all because this guy’s getting too comfortable being a starter. This guy needs to touch the bench. Don’t worry, don’t worry. We’ve got our starboy [Estevao] coming next year. Madueke, your time is coming,”
He added: “You better start acting up because the next coming of Neymar is on the way.”
Madueke, who has made 12 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea this campaign, decided to respond to the video. He wrote: “[Three laughing emojis] broo next time you want a picture speak up a bit don’t be shy.”
It didn’t take long for the fan to respond. “Listen here, Noni. I was meant to be a lowkey hater but from today you will see how much I hate you,” he said in the follow-up video.
“And to think I waited two hours to come out of that stadium to comment this. Alright. I beg you drop another stinker and you won’t see the end of it. Trust me.”
Madueke is likely to play for Enzo Maresca’s side on Thursday as they face FC Noah in the Europa Conference League.
