This is WHY WE LOST!! Chelsea 1-2 Fulham

[@andrejames5677]

We lost because we got complacent. Simple.

[@afern_05]

Absolute FACT!!! Nothing else needs to be said!

[@brian_osi]

💯💯

[@chris2kgreat]

I disagree that the key issue we lost is due to the striker. The striker would not have fixed the real issues, which were apathetic attacking play, slow build up and players losing the ball in key areas.

[@Jermaine-g2r]

Maresca, every press conference you say we don’t have a 2nd team. But it’s clear you don’t trust your bench. This one is on you fella

[@todwest]

A mature side would have seen that out. We're still too green.

[@terry3252]

Correct

[@BruceCowie-rf2tm]

What’s wrong with Maresca? He’s gotten a lot right, but glaring flaws in how he goes about in game management. A huge concern that his weakness is substitute usage. Nkunku is not a striker. Surely Maresca knows this. Sancho and Neto can change wings during the game. Trust the energy of Guiu when replacing Jackson. Nkunku or Felix can replace Palmer. I’m not an expert, but frustrated at Maresca’s poor in game strategy.

[@jamiesmith7547]

He’s show numerous times that if he thinks tactical adjustments need to be made, he’s not scared to make changes, no matter what time of game

[@ironicvirus1496]

I sat through that entire second half saying we needed subs. That one where Neto got the yellow, Enzo was already looking tired. Should have made subs then but didn't and you could see Fulham had more legs in midfield but no sign of subs. This loss is on the manager for deciding we didn't need subs today

[@lesleymold5395]

Things will start to turn for Maresca if he doesn’t start to use the substitutes that may change the game. Felix and especially Guiu with his constant running in behind would have made such a difference. Please give them a chance!

[@zac606]

No way you're blaming jackson for any of that game 😭 The issue was clearly our wingers offering zero goal threat. 1 shot each from Sancho and Neto is shocking, especially Sancho because he was actually getting into positions to shoot and overplayed it every single time

[@hypello9534]

100% agree

[@daeball125]

If Madueke had the same performance Neto had the comments section would be filled with hate towards him........also Nkunku looked like he wasn't even trying

[@Blackmamba420bro]

You can’t really say that about Nkunku. The guy did an overhead bicycle kick on target can’t say he’s not trying

[@chad7694]

We all know why the comment section would be filled with hate but thats another discussion for another day.

[@Octographyy]

@@daeball125 Noni gets so scapegoated

[@cyclingman1493]

Neto was back tracking loads to help the defence, did you not watch the game?

[@Michael-q2i5r]

Did U not watch the game or are Ur noses not seeing very well Nero was back helping a lost gusto...gusto was totally off, I had no I dea what the game plan for him was but he was just not attacking or defending. That made Neto step back to defend He was tracking back and attacking, madueke would not have done that kinda track back, madueke at the beginning of the season would but not just now

[@mcdudely]

I love Maresca but he cant be waiting until the last minute to make subs and changes. The team needed a shake up and Maresca did not provide it.

[@sheldonlennard3016]

Spot on bro.Personally felt like our last few games were calling out for Felix. But I can also understand not making that sub, because he’s a liability on defense.

[@OrvilleChristopher-f4w]

Thank you for saying this, maresca really needs to stop doing this an where the fuck is Felix like why did we buy him

[@petergtterup4205]

It has been like this for the last 3-4 games…. We lack energy and nothing happens…. Maresca gotta sub sooner! Else we will keep losing valuable points for top4

[@joshbahr9188]

Around 65 we really need to freshen our legs. Our wingers were not great at the end there.

[@mattbird3931]

This game was crying out for Noni and Felix in the 2nd half

[@ikegoodluck4665]

We lost because Maresca refused to make changes ..He’s been poor tactically lastly …

[@kwakuadu-yeboah6326]

maresca and jao felix have fought behind the scenes that is why he doesnt want him to play , this match was screaming for felix , this loss was on maresca for not being bold in making substitutions when he needed to

[@przemo38]

Why didn't he play Guiu and Felix damnit!. The second half is drama

[@vipinnair2953]

So true

[@JamesHaddow-h5p]

Whyyyy 1 sub I don't get it

[@thamesgutterlondon1074]

Why didn't Enzo bring on Guiu, Josh, Casadei & Felix they should of come on. Size pace energy skills😮

[@lona9993]

82' minutes and it was going well? Nah mate, they were all over us like a rash the entire game. And Maresca made only one substitution the entire game. Like, what was he thinking? Does he despise Felix? Maybe Maresca just doesn't care, he doesn't want us to win.

[@kaelopitse5956]

I heard there is something going on between Maresca and Felix and Felix did something to veiga

[@hypello9534]

We got outplayed entire second half.. we didnt deserve anything from this game

[@douglasshedd6119]

Our subs shouldn’t throw off our ability to maintain stability. He doesn’t trust Felix not to do something wild that loses the ball in bad areas. He doesn’t trust players like Casadei in close PL games in midfield. Nkunku is a liability if heck es in at striker.. We need Santos to return and Lavia to come healthy. We need an actual striker to compete with Jackson, not another project with potential. If we start games with an Osimhen and then bring on Jackson at 60 mins and have Lavia and Santos as our midfield subs … games wouldn’t go like this. An elite RCB to take the elite spot of Fofana also needed, or Josh needs to prove he can do it.

[@jaredw8680]

The squad was out of gas… everyone could see it except Mareseca.

[@ndubuisiagwuncha317]

I think Gusto is not effective playing the inverted right back. He should remain behind and do his job as a defender. Only Cucu should be going forward. Both players going forward puts pressure on the 2 central defenders during counter attacks.

[@Izzylew]

Yan. I cannot stress enough how frustrating it is when we hold a lead towards the end of the game. We take our foot off the gas and try playing time instead of our natural possession based game. 😭

[@Winkle1970]

Neto is not a defender, all he done was defending, this inverted full back crap is placing the fullback in to midfield which negates Neto in an attacking position because he has to cover.

[@sheldonlennard3016]

That display today was more like the Chelsea we’ve gotten accustomed to over the last few years. Smh. Oh well we move.

[@benjaminlittle2977]

Absolutely deserved to lose that game. Have to, have to score multiple goals to win a game. If we get up 2-0, that game is over. We talk about how great our attack is, but sometimes we look like it's just training and they could care less about scoring. Way too casual from everyone in attack. Nkunku, I love him, but he never makes a difference when he comes on, barring one game. We deserved to lose. That was fucking pathetic.

[@nickortiz215]

Enzo monstrous first half and then looked exhausted, should’ve been subbed off. Palmer amazing goal but lost the ball over and over again in the second half, could’ve been subbed off. Sancho has good moments but also could’ve been subbed off. Gusto was playing higher up than Neto for no reason and put in a disasterclass. It’s absolutely insane also how every time Sanchez touches the ball you just know he’s giving it away. Also I really don’t see it with Tosin. Has good moments but poor ones as well

[@michaelkearney1146]

BRING ON MARC GUIU!!!

[@stephenmccormack543]

We took our foot off the ball halfway through first half. We got what we deserved. 1 sub. No enterprise. Why not put Felix on. For me Maresca talks himself out of going for a win. Seeing the points and sits on it. No Madueke, two goalies on the bench. Start to question.

[@deepbreath7228]

Cucu and Colwill are to blame for that first goal. Tosin steps out (as he should) and the others stand still. That pissed me off

[@afern_05]

Not Cucu... Gusto. It was Gusto at the far post who didn't cover Harry Wilson.

[@hypello9534]

We lost this game because we got destroyed in the midfield. Enzo playing right winger entire second half leaving caseido alone.. also sancho, palmer and neto were horrible entire match.. this had nothing to do with having another striker.

[@macanthonymacdonaldziprebo9665]

We need to see more of Giuu . I think he is the only prolifique attacker we have. Cucurella and palmer will always be on my mind. Beautiful players

[@terrypietru8012]

'Prolific'? In what sense? goals against two teams that would get relegated from English league one.

[@billydoran140]

We need a bloody goalkeeper who can kick a ball out properly my god he's brutal

[@benkeshun2125]

What is happening to Felix

[@chad7694]

Rotting on the bench

[@pauloparracho1236]

Great question!

[@iankhumalo942]

Mareska made the same mistake with Everton no substations at all

[@COFFINSELLER23]

We definitely need a top striker with technical ability, Jackson is not consistent enough and not good enough to take us to reach the title, Isak would be an amazing fit

[@Octographyy]

We need a striker. Simple

[@deepbreath7228]

It’s blatantly clear now. We need Isak

[@chad7694]

Osimhen . Any that drops the friggin ball into the net

[@davidcooper2552]

I dont blame Maresca or Nkunku ! Nkunku is lost upfront and Generally Maresca makes great subs if Available ! Jackson is needed for the weekend and he kept him on for as long as possible ! This is a blessing in disguise ! We definitely 3 to 4 1st Team players short of a title charge ! A midfielder, A striker and a Top CB plus a Keeper !

[@Wshilighlights]

Complacency. But also… my brother is a Leicester fan. He watched all their games last season and warned me before. At Leicester maresca started off great but got way too possession hungry, they lost their spark. And im seeing it here too.

[@terry3252]

Fulham worked harder and deserved the points. Terrible pass out from Sanchez to set up the final goal but we all know he will cost us points. Maresca is correct, this young squad is not ready to compete for a title. Again I was impressed by Fulham and the effort they put in. Personally I would be pleased with a top four finish this season.

[@davidmcdonagh2611]

Build up to the second goal Cucurella was playing as a cf. unbelievable

[@rohitmaharjan4666]

Chelsea always loose it's good form in boxing day matches. Been experiencing this for like 7/8 season. Do anyone noticed this or m I the only one who think soo.

[@madziaciapko]

For Christ sake. Just move Palmer to the right and put Nkunku at no. 10. Espeically with Neto being booked!!! Ehy is Maresca so stubborn

[@The251270]

This is wat I'm saying

[@petergtterup4205]

This again shows one of Marescas problems imo - he cant see when we lack energy! The last 30 minutes we needed energy! We made 1 sub…. Fulham made subs Got more energy and 2 goals made from those subs…. Maresca srsly need to sub ALOT better and sooner!!!

[@RapLopez-n9i]

What Felix could have offered different coming in? You are not serious with this question mate. Forget about quality or creativity, how about just fresh legs alone? and don't try to camouflage pretending you have been defending Felix lately, just be true to yourself and say you don't rate him that much - that's fine.

[@AJSmith-zt1zk]

That take is crap. That loss is on Maresca. No subs besides nkunku is criminal. The midfield was gassed. Plus , Nkunku is not a center forward. So, the one sub he made was senseless

[@nicklaschristensen90]

Love your positivity after a loss❤

[@Arthur_Foxache]

Yan, the big big question, as you say, is why our GK is cracking up under the most minimal pressure and giving the ball away with horrific passing. That Fulham winner is 100% on Sanchez.

[@xxx423]

Maresca is 100% to blame today and the last 3 games. His only substitutions have been Madueke & Nkunku with the earliest being in the 73rd minute. He preaches in his press conferences there is no A or B team but his actions show differently. What do Felix & Guiu have to do to get minutes. I'm not Maresca out all at but he needs to understand how quickly things can change in this league.

[@rynoburrow]

Mate honestly, Guiu?! Just because he's done OK against extremely average teams does not mean you bring him on to win a game in the prem. He'd come on, do very little and get slaughtered by idiots. He's one for the future, someone you bring on when your 3 ahead. We need proper competition for Jackson, sell Nkunku and buy a striker to compete. Felix is a showboater, I don't know why we bought him. Maybe to make a profit? He goes missing in every tough game.

[@Blueski43]

@@rynoburrow Barcelona brought Guiu on as a late substitute last season in la Liga and he immediately scored a game-winning goal (which was assisted by Felix :-) ). I don't see why Guiu (and Felix) couldn't do similarly in the Premier League.

[@madziaciapko]

It's clear Maresca doesnt trust our bench. I have a feeling he already made up his mind on some of players and they have no future at the club

[@romeokrishnan]

Why no Felix Sancho, Neto and gusto were struggling towards the end

[@kylesmith8383]

Earlier in the season, I was very impressed with the manager's ability to make substitutions before they were needed, but that hasn't been happening as of late, and this game really needed a snake up and fresh legs on the wings And in midfield in the second half.

[@hnaku8748]

Progress isn't linear. We've been here before (in fact in much worse circumstances). We could blame this or that, I've already said during summer we needed someone like an Osimhen and didn't need Felix, so won't go on about it again. But the bottom line is we have to regroup and try get back the good momentum, remember this season was about top 4 and a trophy. We are fully still on track for that, it isn't doom and gloom just because of couple of bad games. Up the Chels as always.

[@liamnaughton7996]

Tell Neto to get on the blower to Cunha, he’s got terrific movement, fabulous control, quick and has a great shot on him

[@davidcooper2552]

Fulham pressed Sanchez and forced us to play long to Nkunku who isn't a aerial threat so it kept coming back and eventually we fell apart ! We couldn't hold the ball upfront so good on Fulham for finding and exploiting that weakness ! Jackson kept the Defense busy and pressed them all night but he needs resting as well for the weekend !

[@alexcrocker5329]

Yan you were 100% right. You said chelsea would go through a difficult spell and I think this is the start of that

[@coryf6460]

We were jogging back on the second goal. I've always said there is no clear picture of the title race until after the end of year gauntlet. Chelsea looked like they were trying to get to the end of the game rather than win.

[@JontyMartin-so5ol]

We looked nervous in possession and gave the ball away far too many times

[@mensahthompson5905]

Sanchez's distribution holds us back offensively and has costed us goals defensively. Cheers for the saves, but our style of play needs a better baller at the back.

[@davidmcdonagh2611]

Maresca at fault again!!!! Stop blaming the keeper when the forwards are shite

[@m3thid]

It didn't feel like any one player was to blame for this loss. It seemed like Fulham came prepared and we didn't have the same ruthless mentality previous games.

[@ahhyes3631]

Box dominant striker needed and Felix needs to play we would have won if we calmed the midfield down and stopped trying to play basketball

[@jermainesharp1586]

Maresca is taking way too long to make change bro Neto was tired, I am not a coach and I could see that with my eyes how the hell he couldn’t see that coming this is all is fault. The keeper can’t pass a ball to save his life smh

[@darthmig1328]

Very, very frustrating. We need to change things earlier in the game. And not always the same changes. Plus we’ve all been saying it for years. We need a world class striker and keeper.

[@tawedzerwazhou9951]

Come on we were never in the title race. We have a 9 who is improving and as it stands is more than good enough to take us to top 4 as we should want and expect. Next season if he continues to develop at this rate and the team improves he’ll be good enough to take us to a title. the issue is with Maresca choosing the wrong subs. Nkunku was not it

[@dlo11794]

We lost bc we decided 1-0 is fine. Neto, Palmer, Sancho all combined for 1 key pass. Players looked dead at 60th min and lost all legs to press and attack. Should have subbed on Nkunku, Felix, and Guiu around this time to keep pressure up but instead got complacent and it cost us. Hopefully Maresca reflects and learns from this, poor from him honestly. Also concerning was the first time we asked the starting XI to play two games in 4 days and they struggled

[@Monochromatic_Spider]

We lost in part because Maresca is in love with using Enzo on the right and Palmer somewhat on the left. That makes Palmer less effective and Enzo doesn't offer a lot in that right halfspace either. The idea is obviously to make more room for Cucu to do on the left what Enzo does on the right and essentially create a diamond, but it just doesn't work that well.

[@Habulcool1999]

Enzo created the most today what r talking i get ur point but today enzo was good had a great shot on target too

[@Monochromatic_Spider]

@@Habulcool1999 I'm not saying Enzo was terrible but was he much of a goal threat? IMO, not really. Likewise, Palmer has consistently looked a bit slower off the trigger whenever he's out on the left side. And how much did we create? Not really enough. I much preferred the time when Enzo was making runs into the box from the left and Palmer was doing the same from the right.

[@markfranklin1601]

Very disappointing performance!!! This loss is on Maresca! Why didn’t he sub more players out!? Clearly guys were gassed and Fulham put in fresh legs!

[@Z33333k]

First view and like🤍 big up yan! Rough loss forsure 😔

[@Chigg5827]

Dropping Noni from the squad was a shocking decision. If he had come on for Neto this would have been a different result

[@Courtney-lx1gr]

Back to life and back to reality. Maresca to be blame one sub is SACKABLE

[@behdadbass154]

Two step forward, one step back. Maresca got the whole thing wrong. Parked the bus from the first minute of the second half!! Forward line need a top notch CF like Victor O.

[@olusegunjoshua7416]

Fulham needed the game than CFC. Maresca not trusting his players to make necessary changes was an issue today. Palmer, Sancho & Gutso not fit for full game & coach was enjoying the rubbish game expecting miracles.

[@Harrywaters480]

The reason we went from 1-1 to 1-2 is Robert Sanchez. The ball got back to him and Colwill, I think, was square with him with 25 yards of space and Sanchez just kicked it long for no reason and gave away possession immediately. AND becuase Colwill was back square with Sanchez, we were wide effing open and got carved to pieces by a good team. Fulham should NEVER have had possession at that moment. Sanchez is a decent shot stopper, but his distribution is disqualifyingly bad. We HAVE to get better play from the effing keeper. That play was inexcusably bad and cost us a point.

[@chrischambers671]

Sanchez pass completion to Fulham must be high 90%. Every long ball not even close to a Chelsea player

[@anthonym9137]

Taking off jackson gave fulham relief to come forward more..... now we all going to blame him I guess

[@sirgaymeerkat1994]

we lost because the manager left a striker on the bench and played nkunku, never made enough changes to keep the energy levels up! an own goal, in my opinion! hopefully, the manager will learn from this!!! Fulham should have had a player sent off for a second yellow, last week we should have had a penalty too! 5 points lost!

[@The251270]

I remember the first couple of matches u can c 3 to 4 changes early in the second half

[@giovannyvilla5961]

1.2 billion wasted , 40+ player squad, 3 gk’s , 3 strikers , just to use 1 sub on a guy who is just jogging

[@luwainepeters6035]

This was a message to the board from Maresca to get reinforcements I doubt he is so dumb to not see Sancho beign tired or Pedro out of options. Expect incomings in January

[@Icannothandleany]

Maresca has always concerned me with how late and few his substitutions have been

[@yupyup06]

Enzo Maresca failed to make any subs. Neto was terrible whole game. Wasn’t coming to the ball. Play kept breaking down on his side

[@bigears9984]

I was convinced that we didn't need a striker just a goalie, but after today's missed chances its apparently obvious we need a top striker to put these chances away, I mean there were a few that should of won the game. Mainly gutted cos it was Fulham but we carry on and go again. Merry Christmas to you all 🎄

[@SamukeleMaphumulo]

We lost because of Maresca and his stubbornness. I have no idea why he doesn’t use the talent available. His attitude will only be acceptable with winning, otherwise his man management will is questionable.

[@Tent-Peg]

Very slow, passive non threatening performance I felt. I thought to myself at 1-0 up we looked like we was playing for a draw. I hate to say it but with how young this squad some results like this are necessary in order for them to grow and develop. Do I like it no but it will serve us well going forward. Merry Christmas everyone ❤

[@adooseynelson5045]

Lost because for this one time Marco Silva outcoached Maresca. Palmer scores fine, but does nothing else for the entire game . Watching the game it was clear to see this result happening.

[@augustenioupin1752]

Chelsea stopped playing in the second half. Palmer took the second half off. Gusto has energy but NO PRECISION. Maresca’s substitutions were late. Sanchez is NOT the goalkeeper we need. At this rate he will lose us Top 4!!! We dug our own grave, and I am seeing some SERIOUS chemistry issues between Palmer and Nkunku.

[@LinaTorres-w4e]

Your channel is a place where every video is a true work of art. Thank you for your dedication and passion for creativity!🏈💪🐹

[@redpaw1234]

The goal we conceded show that the players has no energy left should have subbed in some fresh legs

[@buka.a]

Today showed we need a striker. We can’t continue to make this mistake. We need an elite striker. Jackson isn’t elite yet. And he’s hold up play is beginning to get figured out. Enzo needs to stop this inverting experiment with Gusto. It has worn him out and bro has forgotten how to defend. Fulham overloaded our right and got a goal from it We need to go back to being quick on the counter. When we had the opportunity to catch them on the counter, we slowed it down and it was so frustrating to watch

[@larryagyei5270]

Palmer, Sancho, Enzo, Neto all losing possession loosely in the final third at crucial moments. First time all season I’ve seen this team go up 1-0 and play with such complacency. If this is the mentality this prem team is going to have maresca better make changes in the next game. Neto going to ground so easily, tosin ball watching for the first goal. Sanchez going long for absolutely no reason when tosin was free next to him. Then proceeds to hoove a long ball to absolutely no one. Took this game way too lightly and as a result we lost due to individual blunders and bad moments.

[@newgameplus1557]

Expected to see rotation with the mid week team players getting minutes but I guess we already know they are second string and not good enough moving forward. we need 5 UCL players on the bench not conference league

[@Plum1066]

As I said the pain was coming , Cole Palmer at Everton was terrible, today wonder goal and that was it , our midfield was predictable and poor ! Our tactics was poor we needed an extra midfielder, Jackson was shite , they dominated the play , and we all saw it coming , we still need players to challenge Liverpool Arsenal city where still only a top 7 side , not a lot in it with those top 4 other teams !! Our position flatters us ! The rest have got worse, except Liverpool, where slightly better than last year , we’ve got our Chelsea back we’ve got our Chelsea back 😮

[@chrise.5400]

If Palmer has been acting like a striker sometimes Why not switch Jackson for nkunku but place him in CAM. Not to mention nkunku is being forced to bond with our B team and then thrown in to the A team he hasn’t played with since last year prior to injury. I’m so sick of the Nkunku hate especially from the same fans (not this channel, but every other Chelsea “fan”) who claimed he was so necessary last year prior to the Cold era

[@thegamehelperz2746]

even if we got a striker with how palmer and sancho are playing, they wouldn't do sh*t. the number of run jackson made but palmer and sancho just slowing the play, specially palmer is disapointing. those 2 and maresca are the reason we lost

[@markmorgan8907]

Every time CHELSEA have Fernandez and Caicedo as double pivot Chelsea STRUGGLE.

[@douglasshedd6119]

We can’t put ourselves in a defensive hold when giving Jackson a rest or trying something different up front. Nkunku is an outright liability interns of everything Jackson does outside of finishing.

[@kingcecil7126]

We lost because we chose to protect a lead of only one goal , the best defense is an offense

[@jamesscdow]

I felt Jackson had a really poor game and looks low in confidence and energy. Gotta keep it real that we are doing great this season. However we were very flat and unimaginative today with very low effort. Enzo ran a lot as did cucu but wasn’t impressed with the team movement. Felt maresca went to sleep on this game. Would have loved to see Guiu to carry the press. We dropped off after this. Would have subbed Neto and sancho for felix and noni. What do i know though!!!

[@susanlagat2415]

At least January is almost here, hope something happens in the transfer market..yes, we aren’t in the title race? “ touch wood”..

[@markmorgan8907]

What are we talking about , Chelsea at home played ,never showed up .Maresca should of took charge.

[@Winkle1970]

Iwobi and Robinson ran the show

[@augustenioupin1752]

And Nkunku needs more playing time...