When a player follows in the footsteps of Eden Hazard, it is usually a positive development.
However, Bernd Leno has one of the most infamous moments of the former Chelsea star’s career with a little bit of a blowout against the ball boy during Fulham’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Boxing Day.
He reenacted a scene where he became too aggressive.
The goalkeeper, irritated by the ball boy’s time-wasting antics, shoves him after handing him the ball, much to the dismay of the Vitality Stadium crowd.
The home fans let the German player know what they thought about the incident and mocked him every time he took a touch for the rest of the match.
To his credit, Leno spotted the ball boy late in the game, apologized for the trouble, and hugged him.
There was a lot of reaction on social media.
Some encouraged the Bournemouth boy to emulate Swansea ballboy Hazard and make a fortune in the alcohol business.
Bournemouth ball boy pushed by Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
A proper Germanic holiday greeting.
pic.twitter.com/vlhgzXPx4v — Men in blazers (@MenInBlazers) December 26, 2023