Chelsea failed again. The team has more injuries than points
Grigory Telingater August 20, 2023, 21:15 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
“West Ham” even in the minority was left with the victory!
In the last 14 months, Chelsea have spent around $1 billion in purchases, but the team has not had any results. Mauricio Pochettino’s team was unable to win again, although now the rival was no longer so powerful. If Chelsea drew with Liverpool in the first round, they have now lost to West Ham, who were struggling to survive last season. The team then lost its main star, Declan Rice, and became the last in the Premier League to make a summer transfer to entry.
The most offensive thing for Chelsea is that the team once again looked more solid than the rival in terms of play. West Ham looked worse both visually and statistically: possession (24.4% vs 75.6%), shots (12 vs 17), xG (1.85 vs 2.57). Raheem Sterling stood out in the field, who was dedicated to dribbling and passed two or three rivals over and over again at the same time. Thus, a penalty was earned, but Enzo’s shot from the “point” was saved by the goalkeeper Areola.
The locals opened the scoring in the sixth minute – Ager scored (no, not the one who played for Liverpool) after a corner. Chelsea responded with a series of attacks, in one of which Chukwuemeka in a false move left Soucek and shot accurately. First goal for the 19-year-old midfielder in the senior category. He is all the more offensive that half ended with an injury for him. Carney limped off the field, leaning on two people at a time.
Karni Chukwuemeka
Photo: Darren Walsh/Getty Images
After the break, Chelsea’s situation became even sadder. Antonio ran into a counterattack and seemed to miss the moment. However, the striker waited for a break and lethally shot into the far corner: 2: 1!
It so happened that at West Ham, the scorer also had to leave the field. It’s all about Ager, who received a second yellow card in the 68th minute. It’s true that Chelsea didn’t really help. Perhaps the best moment in time remaining overall turned out to be West Ham, but Fornals failed to score from close range. Overall, the hosts played their best to gain time and managed to hold on to the winning score. West Ham even scored more: Paquetá scored from the penalty spot after Caicedo’s debut free kick.
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Chelsea’s next three Premier League rivals are Luton (home), Forest (home), Bournemouth (away). Londoners need wins more than ever. So far, the team has more injuries than points this season.
