Rio Ferdinand has admitted he is “glad” Ben Chilwell celebrated in the way he did after scoring against former club Leicester City on Saturday. The former Manchester United and England centre-back added he felt Leicester supporters “deserved” his antagonising response, after the Chelsea left-back was goaded for much of the match.
Chilwell came through the Leicester City academy and was a regular before moving to Stamford Bridge for £50million during the summer of 2020. Upon renewing acquaintances last weekend, the 26-year-old opened the scoring as Graham Potter’s side eased to a 3-1 victory.
Prior to scoring with an excellent volley from a tight angle, Chilwell was the subject of boos and jeers from the home faithful at the King Power Stadium. This came as a result of the manner of his exit from the East Midlands outfit, which left a sour taste in the mouths of Foxes supporters.
