Frank Lampard gets a new one on April 6 possibility as Chelsea manager after a weak club season, but since Lampard’s entry, the London side have struggled for points.
The result after six matches, in all competitions, is six defeats. This is the worst start for a manager in Chelsea history.
The blues from London had a very difficult time in Tuesday’s derby against Arsenal. The “Gunners” wreaked havoc with Chelsea in the first 45 rounds, and after two goals from Martin Ødegaard and a goal from Gabriel Jesus, the score was 3-0 at the break.
In the second half, Chelsea managed to hold Arsenal’s attacking machine. Summer signing Noni Madueke capped the result, which ended 3-1 for the league leaders.
Heavy periods
Lampard’s weak stats don’t stop there either. based on Notes The 44-year-old is the first England manager, at the top level, to lose 10 straight games in all competitions since Arthur Cox in 1988.
In an interview with Sky Sports after the game against Arsenal, Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta said the club is going through the toughest time it has ever been.
– In terms of scoring goals, scoring goals, conceding goals, it’s been the toughest period since I came to the club. We players must be responsible, we must be able to reverse the trend. It’s tough, but we have to get through this difficult time.
Cesc Fàbregas, with past spells at Arsenal and Chelsea, has told Sky Sports Studio he is having a hard time seeing Lampard’s tactics.
incomprehensible: Cesc Fabregas himself played in the red and blue sections of London. Mikel Arteta emerged victorious in his coaching battle in Tuesday’s game. Photo: Eddie Keogh / Reuters
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– We saw two very different teams in terms of tactics. I even had a coach when I was a kid who had eleven olives he threw on the tactics board. That’s how I feel about Chelsea. I cannot understand the tactical and technical errors made by the Chelsea players.
Fabregas reassured the fans
Chelsea are 12th in the league with their 39 points but you don’t have to look far down the archives to see the last time the blues won the league. Six years ago, in the 2016/17 season, Antonio Conte led the club to the PL trophy.
The season before the Italian took over as manager, Chelsea were in a similar situation. In Leicester’s miracle season, 2015/16, reigning league champions Chelsea finished tenth.
In the Skysports studio after the game, Fabregas explained that he himself had helped turn around a weak season.
– Six years ago we had a bad season at Chelsea where we finished 10th. Mourinho left, Guus Hiddink came in. He gave young players a chance.
The Spaniard explained further:
– In April, Conte stepped in, with a clear idea of which direction the club should take. The following season we won the Premier League. Not impossible. If you bring in a coach with experience, character, who can bring the club together and give them a clear idea of how the club should develop. Then it’s possible.
Who will take over?
Several British media, including major newspapers Athleticslinking Argentina’s Mauricio Pochettino to the Chelsea job next season.
The name of the 51-year-old player was also discussed after last Tuesday’s game. Former Chelsea players Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Cesc Fàbregas would love the Argentine to become the new Chelsea coach.
– I’d be happy with Pochettino. He plays good football, he has won the league, he has experience with a big personality. He has many things that are needed.
Fabregas followed up:
– He did a very good job at Tottenham, where he worked with a lot of young players and brought them to a good level. It’s just about finding the right coach, which is a difficult task.
On Saturday, there was a new opportunity for Lampard et al. Chelsea travel down the south coast to face table neighbors Bournemouth. The game starts at 16.00.
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