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Chelsea star called out by Sky Sports commentator for ‘very strange’ moment against Liverpool

Chelsea striker Emmanuel Emegha was called out by Sky Sports commentator Mark Smith after a bizarre incident involving Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk at Anfield.

By Leah Jones · The Pride Of London

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:25 PM

Key Things to Know

Commentator Mark Smith called out Chelsea's Emmanuel Emegha for pushing Virgil van Dijk off the ball.
Liverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their Carabao Cup tie.
Referee Darren England did not issue a yellow card to Emegha for the altercation.

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Sky Sports commentator Mark Smith questioned Chelsea forward Emmanuel Emegha for a "very strange" off-the-ball push on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. The incident occurred during Chelsea's Carabao Cup clash at Anfield after Emegha came on as a second-half substitute for his club debut under manager Xabi Alonso.

Referee Darren England opted not to book Emegha following the clash, which left Van Dijk visibly frustrated. Following a 1-1 draw in regulation time, Liverpool ultimately won the penalty shootout 6-5 after Giorgi Mamardashvili saved Emegha's spot-kick and Wesley Fofana missed.

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