Chelsea Winger's 'S***' Wolverhampton Post Sparks Controversy Ahead of Clash

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has found himself in hot water after a controversial Instagram post, which saw him label Wolverhampton "s*", only to subsequently delete it and claim he intended to post on a private account.**

The 22-year-old, who has yet to make a start this season for the Blues under new manager Enzo Maresca, is expected to feature in Chelsea's first away match of the campaign against Wolves at Molineux on Sunday. However, his online outburst suggests he may not be entirely enthusiastic about the trip.

Madueke's social media gaffe came to light on Saturday evening when he posted the expletive-laden comment alongside a location tag for Wolverhampton. The post was quickly deleted, with Madueke later claiming it was an accidental share to his public account. He followed this up with a message stating: "Damn wrong Instagram account. You lot are too fast."

Despite the apology, the incident has raised eyebrows and attracted attention ahead of the crucial Premier League encounter. Madueke boasts a substantial following of 960,000 on the platform and subsequently shared another post promoting the game against Wolves, hinting at a desire to put the incident behind him.

The incident comes at a time when Madueke's future at Chelsea is uncertain. While he was a key player towards the end of last season under Mauricio Pochettino, his opportunities have been limited under the new manager. This has led to speculation linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge, particularly to Newcastle United following the arrival of Pedro Neto.

Maresca has been busy reshaping the Chelsea squad, with a reported 20 players currently training separately from the first team. This has led to suggestions that these players could be available for transfer before the end of the summer window.

Among the players who have been deemed surplus to requirements is Raheem Sterling, who has been told he is free to leave the club if he desires regular playing time.

Madueke's controversial post has added another layer of intrigue to Chelsea's already complex situation, particularly with the transfer window drawing to a close. Despite the apology, the incident may raise questions about his commitment to the club, especially given his limited playing time this season.