CHELSEA have been crushed by Manchester Metropolis’s second-string as Frank Lampard’s spell as caretaker boss continues to limp in the direction of a sorry finish.
Rooted in twelfth, the Blues look like determined for the season to complete and for Mauricio Pochettino to get his palms on this staff.
Frank Lampard’s spell as caretaker boss is limping in the direction of an finishCredit score: Getty
The West Londoners are in large want of a clear-out, and plenty of of people who featured in opposition to Metropolis as we speak might quickly be offered.
After Chelsea fell to their newest underwhelming defeat, SunSport’s Etienne Fermie charges every Blues performer on the day.
KEPA ARRIZABALAGA – 5
Had little probability of saving Julian Alvarez’s opener.
Spaniard hardly had a save to make regardless of Metropolis’s dominance.
Kepa was powerless to maintain out Julian Alvarez’s openerCredit score: AFP
WESLEY FOFANA – 5
Careless go led to Metropolis’s medical opener.
Frenchman appeared error-prone and presumably the weakest of Chelsea’s three centre-backs.
THIAGO SILVA – 5
Unable to get close to Alvarez because the Argentine bagged Metropolis’s first.
The Brazilian is below contract for subsequent season however dropping him wouldn’t be an enormous miss for the Blues.
Thiago Silva makes an attempt to marshal the defenceCredit score: Getty
TREVOH CHALOBAH – 6
Cleared off the road to disclaim Metropolis a second within the first half.
Homegrown defender tried to be courageous in possession and caught to his job defensively.
CESAR AZPILICUETA – 4
Given a torrid time by Metropolis starlet Cole Palmer.
Spaniard in all probability ought to have been allowed to affix Barcelona final summer season and is effectively previous his promote by date at Stamford Bridge.
Cesar Azpilicueta’s greatest days at Chelsea are behind himCredit score: Getty
RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK – 6
Chosen by Lampard regardless of shut hyperlinks with AC Milan this week.
Supplied some wonderful driving runs by means of midfield.
ENZO FERNANDEZ – 6
Was on the tip of some sturdy tackles by Man Metropolis’s midfielders.
Argentine tried to get issues going for his facet however typically reduce a annoyed determine.
Enzo Fernandez had a troublesome project in the course of the parkCredit score: Rex
CONOR GALLAGHER – 5
Hit the put up with a primary half header.
Midfielder was sometimes industrious however struggled to depart a giant imprint on the sport.
LEWIS HALL – 5
Sensible cross to arrange Gallagher’s golden probability. Had a fierce left-footed drive denied by Ortega.
Struggled at occasions defensively however can hardly be blamed for Chelsea’s ills.
RAHEEM STERLING – 7
Unable to beat Ortega when performed by means of one on one. Regarded harmful on the break as he returned to face his former membership.
Twisted Kyle Walker in and out earlier than being denied by a aim line clearance… and the offside flag. A vivid outing for the England winger.
Raheem Sterling lined up in opposition to his former membershipCredit score: Richard Pelham / The Solar
KAI HAVERTZ – 5
Booked for a late deal with on Kalvin Phillips. Performed Sterling by means of with a superb by means of ball.
Languid German drifted out and in of the competition.
SUBSTITUTES
Noni Madueke (for Sterling, 69) – 5
Younger winger was unable to get a lot of a kick after approaching.
Mykhailo Mudryk (for Gallagher, 69) – 5
Like Madueke, Mudryk was unable to get into the sport.
Carney Chukwuemeka (for Loftus-Cheek, 81) – N/A
Midfield starlet rewarded with a ten-minute cameo after snubbing the Beneath-20 World Cup.
Kalidou Koulibaly (for Corridor, 81) – N/A
Former Napoli defender made a scarcely noticeable late look.
Christian Pulisic (for Havertz, 85) – N/A
American winger hardly had a kick after changing Havertz.
Subs not used: Mendy, Felix, Ziyech, D. Fofana