Chelsea somehow managed to secure the group stage of the Conference League despite losing the second leg to Servette by 2-1 this week. Servette came from behind to win the match after conceding the opening goal in the first half. However, the Blues’ first leg’s two-goal advantage saved Chelsea as they progressed to the next round of the tournament.
Chelsea lost to Servette by 2-1
Chelsea went in front in the match after the 14th minute thanks to Christopher Nkunku’s penalty. Keigo Tsunemoto fouled Chelsea winger Mudryk inside the box and the referee made no delay. Christopher Nkunku made no mistake as he scored a brilliant goal from the six-yard mark. For the rest of the first half, Chelsea created lots of chances but failed to score any goals.
Meanwhile, Servette hit back in the 32nd minute after their main striker Jeremy Guillemenot scored the equalizer. Dereck Kutesa drove forward into the pitch on the pitch and his perfect pass found out Jeremy Guillemenot in front of the Chelsea goal. The 26-year-old Swedish striker hit brilliantly to make the scoreline 1-1.
And in the 72nd minute, Servette score the decisive goal to win the match. Two Servette substitutes combined to help the team to secure the win over Chelsea. It was bad defending for the Chelsea defense line and as a result of this the Blues conceded the second goal in that match. Miroslav Stevanovic’s beautiful cross was brilliantly headed by Enzo Crivelli to score the winner for Servette.
Enzo Maresca’s reaction to Chelsea’s loss
It was a not good start for Chelsea under new manager Enzo Maresca. The former Leicester City boss lost two of the last four matches across all competitions. The Blues conceded six goals in the last four matches under the new manager while scoring nine goals including a 6-2 win over Wolves in the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca faced the media after Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Servette in the Conference league. He said that Chelsea got chances in the first half but the Blues failed to capitalize on those chances. Maresca also said Chelsea should score three to four goals in the first half. He also talked about the debutant Tyrique George who made his first-team debut with Chelsea. He added,
“I told you yesterday but I was very, very worried about this game because they are tricky games. For them, it’s probably the game of their season. Against us, the pitch is not great, the environment, it’s 30 degrees and I was very worried about the condition of the game.
“On and off the ball, the team was very aggressive. We created four or five chances in the first half and if we score, the game is finished. Then it is football – they score and it’s a boost for them. But in the end, we deserved it, so we are happy.”
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Finally, Chelsea were able to find a solution for their star winger Raheem Sterling. Sterling joined Arsenal on loan just before the end of the transfer window. However, another Chelsea star who might leave the club, Ben Chilwell remained at Chelsea after the player failed to attract any clubs.
Now, in the Premier League, the Blues will face Crystal Palace at home on Sunday. Crystal Palace lost both the opening match and conceded four goals in this process. However, the Eagles secured their first win of this season after they beat Norwich in the Carabao Cup earlier this week. So, the Blues should win this match as they also have a home advantage.
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