John Obi Mikel has strongly criticised Chelsea for their failure to sign a midfield replacement after selling Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City. The former midfielder believes this £125 million transfer mistake is directly responsible for Xabi Alonso's defensive issues this season, pointing out that the team desperately misses the injured Moises Caicedo to protect the defence.
Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer are threatening to stunt Estevao’s development at Chelsea, with there no obvious starting berth for him to fill at present, but former Blues star Robert Huth has told GOAL why the Brazilian wonderkid can still thrive at Stamford Bridge. The exciting teenager was acquired to fill a role on the flanks, but Xabi Alonso is now playing without wingers.
Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic has expressed his pride after his side maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a resilient display at Stamford Bridge. The Tigers came from behind to lead against the Blues before eventually settling for a hard-fought point in west London.
Chelsea’s defensive struggles reached a historic low on Saturday afternoon as the Blues slumped to a 2-2 draw against Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Despite a bright start in west London, their inability to keep the opposition at bay has now seen the club reach an unwanted statistical landmark they have not touched in over six decades.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has delivered a blunt assessment of his team's performance following a frustrating 2-2 draw against Hull City. Despite taking an early lead, the Blues were forced to settle for a point after a series of defensive lapses allowed the visitors to remain unbeaten.
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