Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf criticized Noni Madueke’s performance in the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg defeat to Middlesbrough, describing his decision-making as “absolutely appalling.”
Middlesbrough secured a 1-0 win over Mauricio Pochettino’s team, with Hayden Hackney scoring the decisive goal.
Leboeuf specifically highlighted Madueke’s inability to cross the ball effectively, play with pace, or demonstrate assertive decision-making on the field.
He expressed disappointment at a particular instance where Madueke made a cross despite the absence of any Chelsea player in the 16-yard box, likening it to an amateurish mistake.
Leboeuf’s critique centered on Madueke’s apparent lack of awareness and instinctive, uninformed play.
These comments have sparked discussion and debate within the football community regarding Madueke’s performance in the match.