I take full responsibility for the defeat

"I take full responsibility for the defeat"

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has taken full responsibility for the Blues humiliating 4-1 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday. Newcastle delivered a sensational performance against the West Londoners during the encounter, scoring two goals in 90 seconds. The match also saw Chelsea captain Reece James pick two yellow cards that amounted to a red, reducing Chelsea to 10 men. But Silva in a post-match interview, has begged Chelsea fans to forgive him and the entire team for putting up an underwhelming performance against the Magpies.

"I take full responsibility for the defeat" - Silva apologizes to Chelsea fans after Newcastle defeat

Thiago Silva apologizes to Chelsea fans after Newcastle defeat – Getty image “I’m devastated. It wasn’t a good day for us. I would like to apologize to everyone for the defeat, especially to my teammates who believe in me and support me every day. “I take full responsibility. Let’s gather strength and come back stronger,” he added. Reacting to Silva’s apology, some Chelsea fans on X encouraged him, recalling how much he has helped the team before now. One said, “You’ve got no need to apologise for making those mistakes, you’ve saved the team so many times. We didn’t do enough as a team to save you today,,, you’re still our leader and legend. We love you.” He also had the support of another who said, “To err is human to forgive is divine
We love you Thiago
Regardless.”

Set to be sacked Napoli coach Rudi Garcia takes responsibility for club’s struggles

Set to be sacked Napoli coach Rudi Garcia takes responsibility for club's struggles

Napoli manager Rudi Garcia in an emotional statement, took responsibility for the club’s recent struggles after their defeat to Empoli. The French coach who is aware of his impending sack, acknowledged the difficult situation they find themselves in, while addressing the players in the dressing room. Garcia became Napoli’s coach, after Luciano Spalletti left the Naples club. In 16 games this season, the team have only secured eight wins, four draws, and four defeats.

Set to be sacked Napoli coach Rudi Garcia takes responsibility for club's struggles

Rudi Garcia Napoli manager – Getty image Garcia has also struggled to bring out the best performances from star players Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen, compared to their success last season. Following the defeat to Empoli, Garcia addressed the squad saying, “It’s not your fault, it’s only mine, this defeat and this situation.” Meanwhile, Napoli is actively seeking a replacement, offering a one-year contract to Igor Tudor, while also engaging in discussions with Walter Mazzarri as potential successors.

“I take responsibility” – Potter speaks on Chelsea’s defeat to Aston Villa

"I take responsibility" - Potter speaks on Chelsea's defeat to Aston Villa

Chelsea’s manager, Graham Potter has said that he’s taking the blame for his side’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, April 1.

I take responsibility - Graham speaks on Chelsea's defeat to Aston Villa

Ollie Watkins gave Villa the lead in the first half before captain John McGinn’s long-range effort in the second period doubled the advantage for the away side. The result has piled pressure on Potter, with Chelsea now 11th in the table.  Speaking after the match, Potter told BBC Sport:  “In both boxes we were second best. The first goal for them is disappointing from our perspective. “There were a lot of good things in the game, a lot of attacking entries and shots. If you look at the stats of the game it was a positive performance, but in terms of the scoreline it’s not. We’re all really disappointed. “The most important number is the one that goes against us. We have to do better. In terms of the game, you can see the players gave everything, they took on the responsibility, they tried, they had lots of entries into the box and shots and attacks. I take responsibility - Graham speaks on Chelsea's defeat to Aston Villa “Ultimately we conceded a poor first goal which makes everything very emotional and rightly so. We’re disappointed because we’re 1-0 down but the players responded well they kept on responding throughout. The second goal is disappointing because we started the second half well. “But if you look at the stats apart from the main one there is a lot of positives there. But at the moment into doesn’t feel too positive. “Defensively we’ve left ourselves too open but again if you look at the stats of the game we had chances ourselves, we had one-v-ones, but the most important thing, putting the ball into the net, we were second-best. “I don’t like to blame anybody, I have to take responsibility. We are a team, we have to stay together, we are together. We win or lose together.” Chelsea will be facing a crucial home game against Liverpool on Tuesday, April 4, with the Champions League quarter-final later this month potentially a make-or-break tie for Potter.