Polissya trolls Manchester United and Chelsea over European absence

Ukrainian club Polissya has taken a playful jab at Manchester United and Chelsea following the English clubs' failure to qualify for European competitions. The Zhytomyr-based side used their social media channels to highlight the contrast between their own progress and the recent struggles of the Premier League giants.

While the Red Devils missed the 2025/26 European season and the Blues are set to be absent from the upcoming one, Polissya has secured a spot in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers for the third consecutive time.

In the 2025/26 season, Polissya played more European matches than Manchester United. And in the 2026/27 season, we will play more than Chelsea. Polissya FC Press Office

The club's statement aimed to draw attention to their own achievement by contrasting it with the high-profile absences of the two English clubs, who have faced significant criticism for their inconsistent form in domestic competitions.