The Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois criticised his club’s supporters’ attitude and said it was detrimental to the team after they booed Antonio Conte’s players’ third consecutive goalless draw at home to Leicester City.

There was dismay throughout another performance which lacked the familiar cutting edge of Conte’s champions and there were boos around the ground at full-time.

Speaking to the broadcaster Sky Sports, the Belgian said: "It doesn't help when the fans boo and whistle after each misplaced pass. We didn't play well but that's when we need the fans behind us.”

There was an incident outside Stamford Bridge when Courtois was returning to his car and in a melee of fans seeking photographs with the Belgian, one fell over and lashed out, kicking the goalkeeper’s trolley luggage. Courtois and the club confirmed that he was not hurt and neither was the supporter.