Chelsea’s greatest downside from the 2-1 defeat at Atalanta within the Champions League shouldn’t be the implications for the competitors, however that unfavourable momentum is beginning to set in.
The Blues have been being talked about as Premier League title contenders after a valiant 1-1 draw with 10 males towards league leaders Arsenal simply 10 days in the past.
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The environment at Stamford Bridge that Sunday was electrical, and there was a sense Chelsea have been going locations.
Nevertheless, 10 days is a very long time in soccer. Two defeats and a draw later, the temper may be very totally different forward of high-flying Everton’s go to to west London on Saturday.
There will probably be real stress on the workforce from a demanding fan base that has, at occasions, been unconvinced by Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca, and solely proven reluctant backing for the possession relying on outcomes.
Maresca insists Chelsea’s potential to be title challengers has not modified up to now week, given Arsenal are additionally dropping factors and the Premier League desk stays congested.
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For the house owners, they solely ask Maresca qualifies for the Champions League once more and continues to show indicators of progress.
But Chelsea followers would be the most demanding voices after final season’s Membership World Cup and Convention League triumphs. Any missteps towards Everton, Cardiff and Newcastle earlier than Christmas will solely serve to generate anger and derision.
Within the quick time period, the problem is to flee this unfavourable momentum and kick-start one other run. Long term, Chelsea want to point out consistency over a sustained interval to keep away from remaining the streaky cup workforce they’ve been since Antonio Conte final gained the Premier League in 2016-17.