Five consecutive league games without scoring a single goal. This is Chelsea’s recent record, which culminated in yet another defeat on Tuesday, this time against Brighton.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior spoke to the English press following the match and criticized the players’ attitude.
It was unacceptable in every aspect of the game, unacceptable in our attitude. I have always defended the players. But tonight’s performance is indefensible. The way we conceded goals, the number of duels we lost, the lack of intensity from the team. Something has to change drastically, now,” he said.
I think the players also need to look in the mirror and assess what they gave. You can talk about tactics, but tactics come after the fundamentals. Having more courage to play, winning duels, winning headers, tackles, conceding terrible goals. It was an unacceptable performance tonight, the Englishman concluded.
Admitting he felt numb with rage, Rosenior also said there was a lack of professionalism tonight. Chelsea are seventh in the standings with 48 points.
