It looks like Chelsea “are going to lose the game” whenever they take one player off | OneFootball

There has been a claim made suggesting that Chelsea look like they are going to lose a game whenever they take one player off.

The Blues beat Newcastle 2-1 at Stamford Bridge yesterday in what was a hugely important three points for Enzo Maresca’s side. It was a game that was not too easy on paper despite Toon not exactly playing well this season so far. But beating them is always going to be tough, and Chelsea did just that, gaining all three points on the day.

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There was some very good moments in the game for Chelsea and some good passing moves, none better than what led to the opening goal for Nicolas Jackson.

It was started deep inside Chelsea’s half as they won the ball in the box and went on a counter attack. The ball was released to Cole Palmer in a tight area, and he somehow managed to turn and release Pedro Neto with one of the best passes most of us have ever seen. Neto then squared it to Jackson to put Chelsea 1-0 up.

It was simply superb by Palmer.

Palmer is the talisman

Palmer was on fire again

Troy Deeney, who was speaking on Match of the Day at the weekend, says whenever Palmer is bought off, Chelsea look like they might lose the game.

He said:

“He scored a goal and although he didn’t get the assist for the team’s first it was an unreal pass for, as they say in America, an assist for the assist. It was a great ball and set them on their way.

“It just showed a level of class and when they take him off it looks like Chelsea at every single opportunity are going to lose the game. It gets so wide open, no control and he is probably getting frustrated at being brought off, but it was one of those games where he was excellent again.”

Quotes via Blue Footy.