Manchester United Legend Peter Schmeichel Reacts Brilliantly After Mateo Kovacic Leaves Field in Underwear

• Retired Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel was surprised by Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic
• Kovacic ran off the pitch following the conclusion of the game between Man United and Chelsea, wearing only his underwear
• He ran past Schmeichel, who was at Stamford Bridge, to watch his former side settle for a point in London

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel was left astounded by Mateo Kovacic's actions. at the end of the Premier League game between Manchester United and Chelsea.

The two sides squared off at Stamford Bridge on October 24, with the game ending in a one-all draw after some late drama. Jorginho scored from the penalty spot in the 87th minute before Casemiro equalised deep into stoppage time.

The drama did not end there however, as Chelsea midfielder Kovacic decided to give a fan his shirts and pants. The Croatian then raced back to the dressing room in his underwear.

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As he approached the tunnel, former United goalkeeper, Schmeichel was stepping onto the pitch and was surprised by what he saw.

Peter Schmeichel's reaction

As Talksport.com reports, Schmeichel stopped momentarily to have a good view of what Kovacic was doing. There was also an unidentified lady alongside Schmeichel who was surprised as well, just like anyone else who saw the video.

Football players often give away their shirts at the end of the game, but Kovacic's decision to give away everything - including his pants - amused many fans worldwide.

What exactly did Kovacic do?

Sports Brief had earlier reported that midfielder Mateo Kovacic briefly stole the show during the match between Manchester United and Chelsea on Saturday, October 22, leaving the pitch in nothing but his underwear.

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The former Real Madrid man came on for Chelsea, replacing Marc Cucurella in the 36th minute in contentious circumstances. The Blues were a much-improved side after the introduction of Kovacic, who seemed to settle his side’s midfield.

Fans were quick to point out the Croatian’s impact in the game, but the conversation at full time quickly shifted to his brief antics as he left the pitch.