When Levi Colwill gave up a penalty during Chelsea’s Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield, Chelsea supporters became enraged. The youthful defender, who irritated fans were calling a “bumbling oaf,” made a thoughtless challenge on Curtis Jones inside the box, allowing Liverpool to take the lead.
Colwill was trying to stop a first-half attack when he got in the way of Liverpool’s Curtis Jones. Colwill’s reckless challenge caused Jones to trip inside the penalty area as he struggled to regain control. The penalty was duly converted by Mohamed Salah, who put the Reds ahead and sent Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez the wrong way, despite the delay.
The Repercussions
Chelsea supporters expressed their anger on social media at the 20-year-old defender’s mistake, which cost his club dearly in a crucial game, as Colwill looked on helplessly. With Salah’s superb finish handing Liverpool the lead, the penalty signaled a significant turning point in the first half.
When Curtis Jones was hauled down once more in the final seconds of the first half, Liverpool believed they should have been awarded another penalty. But a VAR review showed that Robert Sanchez had really made touch with the ball first, overturning the initial ruling.
Chelsea will need to get back together and concentrate on winning the game despite the setback. Colwill will benefit much from the experience as he continues to grow in Chelsea’s defense while being observed by both supporters and detractors.
