Video: Noni Madueke Caught Clubbing in Atlanta Minutes Following Chelsea’s Club World Cup Victory

Noni Madueke Caught Clubbing in Atlanta Minutes Following Chelsea’s Club World Cup Victory
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke was caught clubbing in Atlanta just few hours after playing for the Blues in their 2-0 victory over LAFC in their opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday — a move that has sparked renewed questions about the 23-year-old’s discipline under head coach Enzo Maresca.

Noni Madueke Caught Clubbing in Atlanta Minutes Following Chelsea’s Club World Cup Victory@Blue_Footy #cfc pic.twitter.com/K24sCB6pnJ

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Madueke Parties After LAFC Win
Following a decent performance at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Madueke was handed a starting position, the England player was subsequently spotted celebrating with socialites and partygoers in Atlanta nightlife.

That it followed so hard on the heels of such a high-profile match has elicited much anger among fans and pundits alike, given Madueke’s past history of being involved in disciplinarian issues related to not demonstrating focus and urgency during training.

History of Tensions with Maresca
Even with netting 11 goals from 32 Premier League starts in the last season, Madueke has not always been in Maresca’s good books:

August: Scored in a Conference League win over Servette but was told that he needs to “train better.”

December: Left out of the starting line-up for a drop-off in training standards.

Boxing Day: Left out of the matchday squad entirely at Fulham — Two deputies, Maresca employed on the substitutes’ bench in an action that was widely seen as being a blunt signal.

This latest high-profile outing may test the Chelsea manager’s patience even more, having since last summer preached discipline and application at Cobham.

Uncertain Future: Madueke One of Sellable Players
While Madueke has given flashes of brilliance, Chelsea are understood to be open to bids for him. The winger is on an ever-growing list of players the club is looking to sell, including:

Christopher Nkunku

João Félix (targeted by Benfica)

Trevoh Chalobah

Raheem Sterling

Chelsea are continuing talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike, but the £84 million price tag for the French striker is likely to be a significant discourager.

Club World Cup Pressure: Tournaments Over Holidays
Madueke is among several Chelsea stars whose breaks have been delayed by FIFA’s prolonged Club World Cup, which now extends into mid-July. The tournament’s massive prize pool — nearly £100m for the champion — has given genuine incentive for clubs to field their best players.

Chelsea’s next match is against Flamengo in Philadelphia this Friday, then against Esperance the week after.

Club Response Pending
Thus far, Chelsea have declined to comment on Madueke’s post-match lifestyle, but behind closed doors, the winger’s antics could again be put under the microscope — especially if it is a problem that arises during what could be a rewarding and record-breaking season for the Blues.

Noni Madueke Caught Clubbing in Atlanta Minutes Following Chelsea’s Club World Cup Victory