British press slams Jorrel Hato after chaotic derby in London

On a drizzly Saturday evening at Wembley Stadium, Jorrel Hato, the former Ajax defender, was in Chelsea's starting lineup against Tottenham Hotspur, as the lights of the London derby flickered. The tension rose as the supporters let their chants echo.

Own goal and second yellow card

After seventy minutes the match escalated when Palmer collided with Mateus Fernandes, who was on the ground. A scuffle followed in which Van de Ven became involved, after which Palmer, Fernandes and the Dutchman received a yellow card. Hato had his hands full with Mohammed Kudus.

Seven minutes later Tottenham took advantage when Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders tipped a corner from the left into his own net, making the score 0‑1. Three minutes later Palmer received his second yellow card after a foul on Gallagher and had to leave the field.

In the 87th minute Tottenham decided the match with a goal from Matthys Tel, who after an interception on his own half started an impressive rush and struck from eighteen metres, making the final score 0‑2.

Penders' error condemns Chelsea and revives Tottenham

After the match Chelsea were criticised in the media and Hato was not spared. The BBC wrote: “He was invisible in the attacking play and had his hands full with Mohammed Kudus”, while Football London noted that Hato was “completely snowed under by The Spurs”.

The Evening Standard: “He did not seem entirely in sync with some of his defensive partners and sometimes caused frustration.” “He was largely occupied with Kudus, whom he effectively kept under control. Shortly after the hour he was substituted, before Chelsea fully collapsed.”

The harsh assessment by the British press underlines how little room there is for a young Dutchman like Hato to rectify mistakes in a derby of this calibre.