the last game of Chelsea left a lot to be desired. The new team of Enzo Fernández they lost 1-0 to bottom-of-the-table Southampton Premier League and fans took it upon themselves to express their discontent. Through social media, fans questioned the spirit of the team that went out to play the match without much enthusiasm.
After the warm-up, they posted a video from the club’s official Twitter account showing how the players walk through the tunnel to the pitch. It was there that although the captain Caesar Azpilicueta took it upon himself to say a few words of encouragement, the rest of the team didn’t respond the same way.
The captain’s expressions seem to have had little influence, the squad walked with their heads down and didn’t come out with the attitude that the fans expected. That’s why more than one has been commissioned to comment on the publication demonstrating his anger with the team and with the DT Graham PotteA. It seems that the moods are not the best within the new squad of the Argentine world champion…
The match
After losing in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Borussia Dortmund, the Blues received Southampton, bottom of the Premier League, at Stamford Bridge to raise their heads. But I don’t pass. Graham Potter’s team loses again and moves away from the cup positions. In the visit, Carlos Alcaraz, ex Racing, took minutes.
Against all odds, weak Southampton started the game by taking control of the game. In the opening minutes, they managed to make Chelsea uncomfortable at home. They created dangerous chances on Kepa Arrizabalaga’s goal and caused Koulibaly to be given an early yellow card.
It was a stroll for the Saints until 12 minutes into the first half, when Noni Madueke unbalanced for the first time for the locals. Then the visit again imposed conditions.
And when the curtain on the first 45 minutes was about to fall, Azpilicueta committed an offense close to the area and James Ward-Prowse, one of the best free-kick takers in the world, did not miss his opportunity to make it 1-0.
In the second half Graham Potter moved the pieces (Wesley Fofana for Koulibaly and Sterling for Datro Fofana) and had an immediate impact on the match. For the first time in the match, Chelsea managed to gain possession of the ball and created more hazards than in the first half.
The English coach also fielded Kai Havertz and Mudryk. With all figures in action, the Blues came close to a draw, but did not draw. In the 20th minute the first great collective action is generated, which Sterling is unable to finish. Five minutes later the England striker had another chance which came on the line. Southampton were able to weather the onslaught and took three important points from London in the fight for permanence.
Source: Clarin
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