Following the devastating defeat at the hands of London rivals Arsenal, Chelsea X admin ignored Kia Havertz's name after scoring two goals.
The action comes as a powerful message to former player Kai Havertz, now donning the colours of the Gunners.
Havertz, who scored twice in the game against his old club Chelsea celebrated his goals in front of fans in style.
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The match, highlighted by a goal from Leandro Trossard and braces from Havertz and Ben White, left Chelsea fans reeling in anger.
Chelsea admin vs Havertz
Havertz's celebratory actions after scoring his brace have sparked a storm of controversy among the Chelsea faithful, who perceive it as a lack of respect.
Notably, the club's social media admin's decision to omit Havertz's name from the goal updates further underscores the tension within the club, as shared on X.
A user's comment under the post on X, "Update the goal na abi you dey beef the boy?" hints at the underlying tension between Havertz and the club,
Another fan's sentiment, "Just can’t take it in," reflects the difficulty in accepting the perceived disrespect shown by Havertz.
A third fan summed up the sentiment succinctly, stating, "He did them dirty," encapsulating the sense of betrayal felt by some Chelsea supporters.
Chelsea will travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa and will be hoping to avoid another defeat to boost their chances of playing in Europe next season.