Ok, first things first. When KDB got injured (1st time) I said we need to still be in the mix when he returns. We’ve achieved that and more.
Today however, was very disappointing as we played well in the first half, but our 2 very good chances were squandered. Then we conceded against the run of play.
The second half was awful. Chelsea bossed us and normally reliable players didn’t perform. Too many loose passes (Mahrez, Bernardo and Delph).
Delph had a torrid time in that 2nd half and seemed to be repeatedly caught out of position. Why as left back was he not on the post for the 2nd goal? He’s there, he clears it; he wasn’t doing anything. I didn’t think it was a corner neither. Mahrez, contributed nothing really and surprisingly wasn’t subbed. For me he is never a better option than Sterling or Sané and it unbalanced the team. Why move Sterling to accommodate him, play him on the left, he’s left footed.
Both David and Bernardo Silva were well below par today and Jesus looks forlorn, he desperately needs a goal. It’s very rare that the majority of the team have an off day, this is what happened today and we paid the price. A big week ahead of us and it’s all about how we react. I predict we’ll be back on top after next weekends games. We need our top players back and performing quickly. Hope Dave isn’t serious?
