Chelsea dropped factors from a successful place but once more, settling for a 1-1 draw in opposition to Burnley after Zian Flemming’s injury-time header.
Early Lead Slips Away
Joao Pedro gave Chelsea the lead within the fourth minute, persevering with his robust type. Burnley struggled to reply initially, however the Blues didn’t capitalize, permitting Flemming to equalize from a nook in stoppage time.
Chelsea supervisor Liam Rosenior pointed to an unmarked participant on the set piece however highlighted broader points. The workforce had 4 central defenders on the pitch, but none tracked Flemming on James Ward-Prowse’s supply.
Sanchez Faces Heavy Criticism
TalkSPORT pundit Jamie O’Hara labeled goalkeeper Robert Sanchez’s Eighty fifth-minute determination as ‘silly’ and akin to ‘non-league customary.’ With possession and a lead, Sanchez opted for a fast counter as an alternative of losing time, launching the ball towards cramp-stricken Joao Pedro.
O’Hara questioned Sanchez’s judgment: ‘How outdated is Sanchez? He’s not younger, is he. He’s bought loads of expertise.’ He added, ‘Within the Eighty fifth minute, the ball involves him. All you do, go down. Maintain onto it. What does he do? He boots it straight to a Burnley participant.’
Co-host Jason Cundy concurred: ‘Catch it, go down, kill the clock. He boots it to Joao Pedro, who’s pulling up with cramp. What’s he going to do? It’s 3v1.’
O’Hara emphasised: ‘You pay money for it, you go down, get the workforce up and then you definitely boot it into the nook. That stuff is the place Chelsea are simply ridiculous on a regular basis. It’s like non-league stuff.’
Rosenior Addresses Defensive Lapses
Wesley Fofana acquired a crimson card for a second reserving after a late sort out on Ward-Prowse, compounding Chelsea’s disciplinary woes. Rosenior dismissed blame on Fofana: ‘That wasn’t on Wesley. That was on our efficiency. From the primary purpose, we lacked incision once we had management.’
He continued: ‘We knew their greatest menace with Ward-Prowse on the pitch was set performs. We went as huge as we presumably might… We’ve set fireplace to 4 factors from two dwelling video games. It’s not adequate for a membership of this degree.’
Rosenior careworn studying curves: ‘I’m studying concerning the gamers. I’m studying concerning the individuals you’ll be able to lean on when issues aren’t going your manner and that you must see a sport out. That’s one thing we have to deal with in a short time.’
