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ENZO MARESCA EXPLAINS WHY CHELSEA SIMPLY AREN’T TITLE CONTENDERS THIS SEASON.
Chelsea's inconsistency continues as a stoppage-time winner sees them lose 2-1 to Sunderland. Manager Enzo Maresca laments his young team's lack of consistency, ruling them out of the Premier League title race.
Enzo Maresca delivers honest verdict on Chelsea’s fading title chances - Photo Credit: Getty Images
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca explained why the Blues would not "be there" in the Premier League title battle while bemoaning his team's lack of consistency.
Sunderland won 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and Maresca's team was stung by a stoppage-time winner. Alejandro Garnacho's first goal in the fourth minute put the recently promoted visitors down, but they were able to contain their hosts after that.
The struggling head coach of Chelsea would acknowledge that there was "a lack of inventiveness." Wilson Isidor gave Sunderland an equaliser in the first half with a long throw, and Chemsdine Talbi's first goal for the team in the 93rd minute gave them all three points.
The outcome—and performance—was especially disheartening considering Chelsea's strong play going into Saturday's match. The west London team broke the Champions League record on Wednesday by crushing Ajax 5-1, earning their fourth consecutive victory.
However, Chelsea was unable to sustain that form in what has become a concerning trend. "You need consistency if you want to be there," Maresca remarked after the game. "It demonstrates that after winning four straight and today's [outcome]."
"It is probably better to have something in between, to be always in the same way, if we can have that level [Maresca stretched his hand towards the ceiling] and this level [dropped the same palm towards the floor]."
One possible explanation for Chelsea's form swings is their hiring practices. Every record that was broken was connected to age, even though they were showered with praise following their victory over Ajax in the middle of the week. A painfully young squad will inevitably have highs and lows.
But two of Chelsea's oldest players worked together to give Sunderland a completely preventable victory.
In the last moments of the match on Sunday, 26-year-old Trevoh Chalobah pushed Brian Brobbey back into Chelsea's half. The oldest member of Maresca's team, Tosin Adarabioyo, 28, joined him, but Sunderland's striker did not see another pair of red and white stripes.
Chalobah seemed curiously unconcerned; she was more interested in gaining a clear view of the goal than in stopping it while Tosin was jockeying Brobbey. Talbi had enough space to strike the ball into the bottom corner after the Dutch forward waited long enough to lay it off.
Maresca groaned, "That can be an easy problem." "The striker is facing his own goal, and we were two against one." The situation is simple to defend. If so, we must perform better.
Chelsea's manager was furious with the team's overall performance. He grumbled, "We were not good enough, and the consequences can be harsh in the Premier League." "It is crucial to avoid losing when you are unable to win."
DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE
Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.
El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images
Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.
The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.
The disciplinary committee of the RFEF
"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."
Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.
Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.
No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.
ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.
Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)
According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.
Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.
Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.
Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.
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