“They Don’t Belong at This Club!” – John Terry Blasts Cucurella and Disasi After Chelsea’s Shock Draw with Ipswich
By Football Insider Daily – April 13, 2025
Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Championship side Ipswich Town sent shockwaves through the fanbase—and no one felt the frustration more than club legend John Terry. The former captain didn’t hold back as he tore into two of Chelsea’s current defenders, calling their performances “disgraceful” and insisting they have no place at the club.
Speaking on Premier League Tonight, Terry said, “I watched every second of that match, and I have to be honest—these two players don’t deserve to wear the Chelsea badge.”
The players in question? Marc Cucurella and Axel Disasi.
A Match Meant to Be Routine Turns Embarrassing
Despite goals from Mykhailo Mudryk and Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea let a two-goal advantage slip due to defensive errors and lapses in focus. The result not only dented their top-four hopes but also exposed deep cracks in the squad’s mental toughness—something Terry was quick to highlight.
Cucurella and Disasi in the Firing Line
“Cucurella looked completely lost,” Terry fumed. “He was out of position far too often, didn’t track his man, and for someone we paid over £60 million for, that’s not even close to the standard required.”
Terry was equally scathing toward Disasi: “I’ve seen Sunday League defenders with more awareness. He was slow, didn’t communicate, and was directly at fault for both goals. That performance was unacceptable.”
Fan Backlash Intensifies
Terry’s harsh but honest assessment struck a nerve with fans. Social media lit up with hashtags like #CucurellaOut and #DisasiDisaster, with many fans echoing his criticism and demanding changes to the backline.
One fan wrote, “John Terry said what we’ve all been thinking. Where’s the fight? Where’s the leadership?”
Pochettino Responds… Cautiously
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, clearly disappointed, admitted the result wasn’t up to standard but refused to single out individuals:
“It’s a collective issue. We had the chances to control the match and didn’t take them. We’ll look at everything internally.”
Despite his calm demeanor, Terry’s words and the fan reaction are likely to weigh heavily as squad decisions are made in the coming weeks.
Final Thoughts
With pressure mounting and fans losing patience, Chelsea’s margin for error is shrinking fast. For players like Cucurella and Disasi, performances like this could have lasting consequences. And as Terry made clear, at a club like Chelsea, there’s no room for passengers.
The message is loud and clear: Step up—or step aside.
