Chelsea Football Club has committed to banning the fan responsible for confronting Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka during their Carabao Cup victory.
The security breach occurred when a supporter entered the pitch at Stamford Bridge after Mikhailo Mudryk’s late equalizer.
Mauricio Pochettino and Eddie Howe both condemned the incident, emphasizing the need to address such security lapses.
The fan taunted and confronted the Slovak goalkeeper before being allowed to return to the stands. This comes as a worrying trend in top-flight football, with instances of fans breaching security and confronting players and managers becoming more prevalent.
Chelsea, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police, launched an immediate investigation to identify the individual responsible.
However, tracking down the culprit in a cup game has proven challenging due to the reduced attendance of season ticket holders.
In response to the incident, a statement from the Metropolitan Police urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing a collaborative effort with Chelsea FC to identify the male involved.