Todd Boli could miss Chelsea's 'walk of shame' this Sunday

Todd Boly could miss Chelsea's final game of the season at home to Newcastle. Credit: PA/Bradley Collyer

Todd Boly could miss Chelsea's 'walk of shame' at the end of the Premier League's worst season on Sunday.

Chelsea will host Newcastle United in their final match which is already guaranteed to end with the fewest points in the Premier League. total and Boheli, who is the club's chairman and co-owner, may not be at Stamford Bridge to witness the «circle of appreciation» in person.

Boheli's co-owner, Behdad Egbali, should be present despite that he missed Wednesday's defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford due to illness, which could be an awkward moment at the end of a chaotic first season in charge.

As is tradition across Premier League clubs, Chelsea players usually return to the pitch after the final whistle of their last home game of the season to thank the supporters for their support and go on a lap of appreciation in what this year will be more like a walk of shame.

Last week, Tottenham players were booed for their embarrassing loss at home to Brentford in front of chairman Daniel Levy, and fed up Chelsea fans could give their players the same treatment.

Not yet known. Whether any disappointment is directed at the owners, but Boly, who has been a regular at Stamford Bridge this season, ran into fans over his own box during the home loss to Brighton.

Boli chats with Chelsea fans during the home defeat against Brighton. Photo: Getty Images/Alex Davidson

It was after the Brighton game that Boeli entered the home dressing room and called Chelsea's season «awkward», referring to frightened players.

If Boeli sticks to his original plans and misses Sunday's game, it is thought to be related with potential fan backlash for the first season of his and Clearlake Capital's ownership.

There will also be no connection between Pain's absence and this week's report alleging that he cut his involvement with Chelsea. The plan, from the appointment of sporting directors Lawrence Stewart and Paul Winstanley to the arrival of Chris Jurasek as chief executive, has always been for Boeli and Egbali to gradually hand over more responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Blues.

It is understood that Boely was in the United States on other business this week, although the billionaire could change his plans and board a plane late if he so chooses, leaving open the possibility that he will be late jerk. to the game with Newcastle.

The walk of shame could serve as a farewell to Mason Mount, whose future at Chelsea is increasingly in doubt amid interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.

Lampard: It's not goodbye

Sunday is also Frank Lampard's last game as Chelsea interim manager, and the former midfielder is one of the few who can be sure of a warm welcome from the remaining supporters.

Despite handing over responsibility to new permanent manager Mauricio Pochettino, Lampard insists that Chelsea's last game of the season will not be his own farewell to the club.

“I don't want that. sounds trite, but I don't feel like it's goodbye,» Lampard said. “I understand that this will be the end of my return, but usually when you leave the club, you as a manager do not get cheers. You are in one day for the next, and that's okay.

“This is the banal part. I will never feel like I am saying goodbye to the fans because of my career as a player and manager for the first time and during this period. I live quite close to the stadium and will be returning to Chelsea many times and when you start a managerial career it doesn't mean that you will stay at the club where you played for 13 years forever.

“I take it quite calmly and don’t get too nostalgic about it, but I certainly appreciate the fans' support. More than anything, I would like to give them a performance to take with you over the summer and feel a little more positive.»

Regarding the challenges Pochettino has at Chelsea, Lampard said: «I I think it's a fantastic job because it's a Chelsea job and the first time I took it on I probably got it because a lot of top managers didn't want it back then, I know that for sure.

“But I enjoyed the process and I enjoyed getting in and I wish the new manager all the best. I don't know [about the future], I think that's his problem.»