A Chelsea player loudly confronts the referee and is forcibly removed during a tense moment.

The Chelsea players were absolutely livid following their match against Aston Villa on Saturday. After a long VAR check, they were controversially denied a 96th-minute winner, leading to some intense reactions from the team.

One player in particular, Noni Madueke, was seen shouting in the face of referee Craig Pawson and had to be physically restrained by Chelsea coach Jesus Perez. Along with his teammate Benoit Badiashile, Madueke pointed at Pawson and exclaimed, "It's wrong, you know it's wrong! You know it, you know it!" Fortunately, fellow Chelsea star Axel Disasi was able to calm Madueke down and remove him from the situation.

In a post-match interview with the BBC, Madueke expressed his frustration with the decision, stating, "Should it have been three points? Yes. Do I think the goal should have stood? Yes. Nothing else to say about the situation." It was clear that he strongly believed the late goal should have been allowed.

Even Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino was disappointed with the outcome of the match. Speaking to TNT Sports, he shared his thoughts on the controversial decision, saying, "I think everyone watching the game feels disappointed. I think we need to explain two different things to the people. If the referee says foul and disallows the goal, that's one thing. But when the referee didn't see anything and then goes to the VAR and changes the decision, that's a different story."

Pochettino went on to express his frustration with the inconsistency of VAR decisions, referencing a previous match where a handball was not called despite VAR being used. He stated, "It's really painful because I think it has damaged English football. It has damaged the image." It was clear that the entire situation left a sour taste in his mouth.

Overall, it was a disappointing and frustrating experience for the Chelsea players and staff. The controversial decision not only affected the outcome of the match but also damaged the image of English football in the eyes of many. It's a reminder that despite the use of technology, human error and inconsistency can still play a role in the game.

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