PAUL MERSON left the Sky Sports studio in stitches after mispronouncing the names of two Chelsea players.
The former Arsenal star was analysing Chelsea’s new signings ahead of their clash against West Ham.
However, Merson confessed he could not pronounce one of the winger’s names.
He said: “You know the lad that comes in on the wing. Sorry I can’t pronounce his name.”
Presenter Jeff Stelling believed Merson was referring to Mykhailo Mudryk and interjected by saying: “Mudryk.”
But as it turned out, Merson was actually referring to the opposite side – Noni Madueke – with Merson pronouncing his name “Maduake” rather than Madueke.
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Merson then attempted to clear up Stelling’s correction, but ended up leaving his fellow pundits in stitches after another gaffe.
The 54-year-old said: “I can pronounce Modric come on,” before immediately laughing as he was corrected on his error.
Mudryk and Madueke were both hauled off in the second half as Chelsea drew 1-1 with West Ham.
Joao Felix had got the visitors off to a perfect start as he volleyed home from an Enzo Fernandez cross.
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But former Chelsea star Emerson then equalised as he ghosted in at the far post unopposed.
Both sides were then denied decisions in the second half.
Tomas Soucek was involved at both ends as he scored a late goal before VAR ruled it out for offside with him then appearing to handle the ball when trying to block Conor Gallagher’s low shot minutes later – something which riled up Chelsea’s social media team.
The result leaves Chelsea nine points outside of the top four, while West Ham climb one point higher above the relegation zone.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
