After months of turmoil, Mauricio Pochettino and his players have managed to see out the in-form Brighton Fc by nearly beating them in a 1-0 win at their Home ground, Stamford Bridge
CHELSEA FC’s Poor Form:
Chelsea have suffered a disastrous start to their 2023-2024 season by managing to win just 1 match out of 5 EPL matches that they have faced. After taking their spending tally to nearly 1 Billion in the summer season, this is not the start they would have hoped for.
Before the start of the season Chelsea appointed a new manager in Mauricio Pochettino to take up this job which comes with immense pressure. The club managed to pull off huge talented signings in Moises Caicedo, Romio Lavia, Nicolas Jackson and many more.
After a Poor start to the season, Chelsea needed to change the mood and get up and running. Chelsea host Brighton in the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge. A win against them would give the players a glimmer of hope and confidence to move on with the remainder of the season.
Chelsea Secure Their First Win of The Month:
Chelsea scrape past Brighton in a 1-0 thriller at Stamford Bridge. This win would have bought some positivity around the dressing room. It was their first win of the month as the club suffered consecutive poor results this month. This Win against Brighton means they have secured their qualification for the 4th round of the Carabao Cup.
Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea’s new Centre Forward scored the only Goal in the match at the 50th minute in the 2nd half. It was a proper thriller of a match as brighton controlled most of the game with 61% of Possession and Chelsea having just 39%. A lot was needed from the players of Chelsea as they were facing an in-form Brighton who just came of a win against Manchester United.
Chelsea and Brighton both respectively went with the same 4-2-3-1 formation with Chelsea coming out on top after 90 minutes. Their new Marquee 115 million Quids signing Moises Caicedo was the standout performer in yesterday’s match.
Moises Caicedo Stars Against His Former Club:
Brighton Sold Caicedo to Chelsea for 115 Million Pounds this summer, this makes him the most expensive Defensive Midfielder in the world. Moises comes with a Huge price tag on his shoulders at Chelsea which brings in a lot of pressure from the media and Rival fans all over the world.
Yesterday’s performance was just a glimpse pf what he truly can put forth for chelsea He put in a defensive shift in chelsea’s midfield against his Former Club by winning his duels and showcasing his exquisite passing. Its upto him and the Gaffer to get his players and the team chemistry on song for the remainder of the season.
After speaking to the media, Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea’s victory over Brighton in the third round of the Carabao Cup ‘must be’ the turning point of their season. He then added , “I think the team was really good,” added Pochettino. “If we assess all of the players, I think we are in a very good level.
