Chelsea fans claim ‘Todd Boehly masterclass’ as former target piles pressure on Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag

Chelsea fans are buzzing with excitement over the club’s scouting achievements after Samu Omorodion scored two vital goals in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Manchester United. Many supporters had anticipated seeing Omorodion in Chelsea colors, especially since the club was heavily linked with the striker during the summer transfer window. However, a potential transfer from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea fell through, despite negotiations for a deal reportedly valued at £36 million coinciding with Atletico’s interest in Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.

Despite Chelsea’s interest, doubts lingered about the signing due to Omorodion’s limited experience at the highest level. Ultimately, the transfer did not happen, and he ended up joining Portuguese powerhouse FC Porto instead. Since then, he has excelled, with his recent performance against Manchester United in the Europa League highlighting his burgeoning talent. Porto, initially trailing 2-0 due to goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund, staged an impressive comeback to take a 3-2 lead. Although Harry Maguire’s late equalizer denied Porto a win, Omorodion’s two goals were the standout moments of the match.

The young striker has now netted an impressive seven goals in six appearances across all competitions this season, prompting Chelsea fans to take to social media to discuss his rising profile. On X (formerly Twitter), one fan commented, “Chelsea sent Samu Omorodion to Porto to torment United. Another Todd Boehly masterclass.” Another humorously suggested that Chelsea let the deal slip so Omorodion could “be the weapon fashioned against Manchester United.” Meanwhile, other fans are urging the club to revisit the transfer and bring him to Stamford Bridge, with one saying, “Chelsea go back and bring Samu Omorodion to the Bridge,” and another asserting, “Chelsea has to go back into the market for Omorodion. I’ve seen enough.” Omorodion’s impressive performance has also drawn praise from pundits. Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves, speaking on TNT Sports, lauded him, noting, “Matthijs de Ligt lost Samu, who was absolutely brilliant in terms of running the channels and being efficient in front of goal.”

The match result adds to the mounting pressure on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, especially after a disappointing 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur the previous week. With just two points in the Europa League, United’s defensive struggles under Ten Hag are becoming evident, as they have conceded three or more goals in a match 24 times since he took charge, more than any other Premier League team.

Conversely, Chelsea seems to be in a better place. Although they missed out on Omorodion and Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran—who made headlines with a remarkable goal in Villa’s Champions League victory over Bayern Munich—the Blues are faring well. New manager Enzo Maresca has led the team to another solid win, this time in the UEFA Conference League, where Chelsea triumphed 4-2 at home against Belgian club Gent. Goals from Renato Veiga and Pedro Neto, followed by additional strikes from Christopher Nkunku and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, ensured the victory, with only a late consolation goal from Omri Gandelman for Gent.

While Chelsea is managing well without Omorodion, his success at Porto has left many fans wondering about what could have been. The club’s near miss in signing the talented striker has become a popular topic among supporters, particularly after his standout display against Manchester United. With Chelsea flourishing in the UEFA Conference League and Omorodion excelling at Porto, it remains uncertain if the Blues will make another move for him in the future.