LIN
CHE28%
Ball possession
72%16
Total shots
142
Shots on target
43
Corners
217
Fouls Committed
94
Offsides
4
16
Total shots
142
Shots on target
410
Shots off target
64
Blocked shots
4
3
Yellow cards
40
Red cards
0
17%392
60%1,335'Played like kids' - Chelsea star delivers damning Lincoln verdict
Chelsea star Malo Gusto delivered a brutal verdict on their Carabao Cup win against Lincoln and admitted that Enzo Maresca's side were "bullied" by the minnows. The Blues found themselves on the wrong end of a League One masterclass in the opening 45 minutes, trailing 1-0 and struggling to force a single shot on target at the LNER Stadium.
George & Buonanotte save Chelsea despite Jorgensen nightmare
Tyrique George saved Chelsea's blushes with a goal and an assist but goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen had a shocker in the absence of Robert Sanchez. The Blues came from a goal down to knock Lincoln City out of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 third round win but the Club World Cup champions were given a real scare. There will be plenty to ponder for Enzo Maresca, especially after a wretched first half.
Maresca delivers latest Palmer injury update following setback
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has spoken to the media about Cole Palmer's condition at a press conference on Monday morning. It comes after the Blues star lasted just 21 minutes in the weekend defeat to Manchester United, which was his first start since a groin injury hampered his start to the 2025-26 season.
