“I can’t continue to hand them big salaries and they can’t perform the way they are supposed to so reducing Thier salary will make them serious and any player who is not ok with other should leave this January” Chelsea ownerTodd Boehly has reduced this £180,000-a-week Chelsea player wage
Cole Palmer once again showcased his exceptional talent on the biggest stage, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to prevent Chelsea from succumbing to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in their Champions League opener. Palmer’s impressive performance was highlighted by a world-class finish that temporarily halved the deficit for Chelsea, and he also had a late second goal ruled out for offside.
The match got off the mark, with Bayern taking the lead through a Trevoh Chalobah own goal following a Michael Olise cross. Harry Kane then doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Moises Caicedo’s clumsy challenge on the England captain. Palmer’s goal came just before the half-hour mark, as he finished off a fluid counter-attacking move with a brilliant strike into the top corner, marking his 45th goal for the club and his 100th Chelsea appearance.
Despite Palmer’s brilliance, Chelsea struggled to find an equalizer, and their efforts were further dampened when Kane scored his second goal of the match, punishing some sloppy play from Chelsea after Gusto gave away possession cheaply. The German champions held on for a convincing win, leaving Chelsea to regroup and prepare for their next challenge against Benfica in a fortnight.
The performance of the Chelsea players was a mixed bag, with some notable positives. Robert Sanchez made a crucial save to deny Olise, while Marc Cucurella was impressive despite being booed by the opposition fans. Moises Caicedo redeemed himself after his penalty-giving challenge by working tirelessly in midfield. On the other hand, players like Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez struggled to make an impact, with Neto failing to capitalize on Gusto’s crosses and Fernandez having a quiet game in the No. 10 role.
The defeat will undoubtedly leave Chelsea’s manager Enzo Maresca and his team scratching their heads, especially given the promising moments they showed at the Allianz Arena. However, with Palmer’s talent and the team’s youthful energy, there is optimism that Chelsea can bounce back and make a strong impression in the Champions League.
