Chelsea receive new Wilfred Ndidi red card and Wesley Fofana penalty verdict vs Leicester

Chelsea received decisive rulings on three key moments during their 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League at the King Power Stadium. Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez were the goal scorers for Chelsea, while Jordan Ayew netted a late penalty as consolation for the home side.

Beyond the goals, the match was marked by significant incidents, including contentious tackles by Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare. Both Leicester players were issued yellow cards for their actions, sparking debate over whether they should have been shown red. However, Leicester manager Enzo Maresca appeared to support the referee’s decision, implying that it was correct not to dismiss Ndidi.

In a press conference, Maresca addressed Ndidi’s challenge on Chelsea’s Cole Palmer. “I don’t believe Cole was the intended target,” he explained. “As I mentioned after the Manchester United game, when there’s clear malicious intent, the punishment must be different. In the Manchester United match, the intent was malicious.”