MX23RW : Thursday, November 21 17:48:20| >> :60:83:83:
[monks data]
Chelsea logo
FA Cup | Quarter-Finals
Mar 17, 2024 at 12.45pm UK
Stamford Bridge
Leicester logo

Chelsea
4 - 2
Leicester

Cucurella (13'), Palmer (45+1'), Chukwuemeka (90+2'), Madueke (90+8')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Disasi (51' og.), Mavididi (62')
Mavididi (67'), Coady (90+6')
Doyle (73')

Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling apologises for penalty miss against Leicester City

Sterling apologises for penalty miss against Leicester
© Reuters
Raheem Sterling takes to social media to apologise for missing a penalty in Chelsea's 4-2 victory over Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has apologised for missing a penalty against Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

Despite a chaotic second half, Chelsea were able to prevail by a 4-2 scoreline, surviving a two-goal comeback from the Foxes to book their place in the semi-finals.

However, despite their success, it was a mixed afternoon for some of Chelsea's players, with Robert Sanchez and Axel Disasi receiving criticism for a bizarre own goal scored by the latter.

That negative reaction was nothing in comparison to what Sterling received at various points in the contest, stemming from a missed penalty in the first half.

Not for the first time this season, Sterling attempted to take the ball from Cole Palmer, who boasts a 100% record from the spot this season, and succeeded on this occasion before producing a tame effort that was comfortably saved.

Later in the opening period, Sterling ran through on goal and fired wide of the target, before he produced a comical free kick from 20 yards that threatened clearing one of the Stamford Bridge stands.

Raheem Sterling miscues a free kick for Chelsea on March 17, 2024.© Reuters

As a result, Sterling became roundly jeered by the club's supporters, a reaction that led to Mauricio Pochettino coming to his defence in his post-match press conference.

Nevertheless, on Sunday evening, the England international took to social media to apologise for squandering an opportunity to put Chelsea two goals to the good against the Championship promotion contenders.

On Instagram, he said: "Wembley Bound. To all the Chelsea fans, apologies for the penalty miss. I'll be back 10x times stronger to help the team win and continue to keep fighting for the badge every single day. Let's go Blues."

Sterling did produce a moment of quality soon after the penalty miss, advancing down the left flank before providing the ideal low cross for Palmer to convert from low range.

That made it eight goals and 10 assists for the season from 36 appearances, but moments such as the one on Sunday have generally led to Chelsea fans calling for alternatives to be selected by Pochettino.

A recent report claims that Chelsea are open to cashing in on Sterling at the end of the season as they bid to boost their efforts to pass the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules.

ID:539223:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect3746:No Data Analysis info

Click here for more stories about Raheem Sterling

Click here for more stories about Chelsea

Game History

How you voted: Chelsea vs Leicester

Chelsea
82.6%
Leicester City
17.4%
155
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino with Raheem Sterling on March 17, 2024.
Read Next:
Pochettino defends Sterling, responds to jeers from Chelsea fans
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!