Chelsea have just completed the first quarter of their Europa League double legged tie with Slavia Prague, and to be honest we were expecting more from a front three who have all played with big nations at the World Cup.
The service hasn’t been there for them either – although that’s a midfield featuring three regular first team names.
The defence and goalie too are made up of regulars, apart from Christensen.
So there can be no excusing the weak first half showing that fans on social media have been getting stuck into.
They aren’t happy with this performance, and we can’t blame them. We have to step things up after the break.
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You can see a selection of their comments here:
Alonso has space to run and just boots it at Giroud, sigh.
— BlueTweetsFC™ (@BlueTweetsFC) April 11, 2019
I really wish there was a way of being able to watch Chelsea but not Marcos Alonso
— C A R E F R E E (@CarefreeEdition) April 11, 2019
slow start from #cfc here. #Slavia fans encouraged by what they have seen from their side so far. #SLACHE
— Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) April 11, 2019
Not exactly the most exciting start to the game
— WAGNH (@WAGNH_CFC) April 11, 2019
Marcos Alonso’s decision making is AWFUL, and his execution is even worse.
— C A R E F R E E (@CarefreeEdition) April 11, 2019
He forgot how to play football literally
— The Blues (@TheBlues___) April 11, 2019
Chelsea not as dominant here as they have been in previous Europa League games. Masopust and Sevcik efforts, one saved by Kepa. Chelsea seem a bit flat, and not keeping possession as usual. #CFC #UEL #SLACHE
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) April 11, 2019
service up to #Giroud, top scorer in the Europa League, has not been good enough by #cfc so far. #SLACHE
— Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) April 11, 2019
Giroud ffs…
— TweetChelseaUK (@TweetChelseaUK) April 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/CarefreeYouth/status/1116424949173051395
Some players need to remember they’re playing football, not futsal. Losing the ball too much due to fancy flicks and turns.
— The Chelsea Echo (@TheChelseaEcho) April 11, 2019
awful call, Giroud was on. and what happened to letting the play continue? https://t.co/SrMY4LjxOC
— amadí (@amadoit__) April 11, 2019
