By Precious Miracle Kargbo Snr
Two minutes. Two goals. Total collapse. Nottingham Forest crushed Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, extending the Blues’ nightmare run to six straight Premier League defeats.
Taiwo Awoniyi struck in the 2nd minute to stun the home crowd. Igor Jesus then converted a penalty early in the first half after a Malo Gusto foul, making it 0-2. Awoniyi grabbed his second in the 52nd minute, completing his brace and putting Forest 0-3 up.
Cole Palmer missed a penalty before halftime, summing up Chelsea’s day. João Pedro pulled one back with a stunning overhead kick in 90+3’, ending a long Premier League goal drought for the Blues. Debutant Jesse Derry was stretchered off after a head collision but was reported conscious.
The result further dents Chelsea’s top four hopes. Nottingham Forest boosted their survival chances, moving six points clear of the drop zone with a strong away performance.
Kylian Mbappé’s recovery trip has ignited fury at Real Madrid.
Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid on a free transfer in 2024, has reportedly been sidelined with a muscular injury since late April. While the forward continues his recovery, a recent trip described by many as a relaxing time abroad, including an “Italy yacht” moment has triggered frustration among both fans and teammates.
According to reports, there is growing discussion inside the dressing room about whether Mbappé’s handling of his recovery has been ideal, and whether any “special treatment” is being given. Some players are even said to question whether such trips were necessary when Real Madrid have been struggling for form.
The criticism is fueled by Real Madrid’s recent results: in La Liga, the team is struggling after trailing Barcelona by 11 points and sits ninth in the Champions League standings. With pressure mounting, fans feel that Mbappé’s public moments off the field don’t match the urgency of the team’s situation.
Mbappé’s post about the trip also sparked reactions supporters reportedly vented after a recent defeat, and some even called for him to leave the club. As the backlash grew, speculation spread about a potential move to the Premier League, with clubs like Arsenal or Manchester United mentioned in online rumours.
And so the story becomes bigger than one injury: in a season where every point matters, Real Madrid supporters want full commitment on the pitch and in public especially from the club’s star signing.