“I have warned Calum McFarlane about that particular player, he refused to bench him, He keeps causing problems to the teams, He made Chelsea lost Against FULHAM for the second time in a row”: Former Chelsea Star Eden Hazard names ONE player who doesn’t deserve to start for Chelsea, warned interim Coach Calum McFarlane and incoming Coach Liam Rosenior about the unforgivable mistake
Chelsea’s persistent inconsistency was laid bare once more as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Fulham at Craven Cottage, with incoming head coach Liam Rosenior watching from the stands as familiar shortcomings resurfaced with troubling clarity.
Though Rosenior had yet to officially take the reins, he was present to witness a performance that offered both fleeting moments of encouragement and a sobering reminder of the considerable task ahead.
Chelsea began with genuine intent and moved the ball with purpose during the early stages, demonstrating that the attacking quality within the squad undoubtedly remains.
Fulham, however, looked entirely comfortable absorbing what Chelsea threw at them and proved menacing whenever their opponents’ structure or concentration momentarily lapsed.
The entire dynamic of the afternoon shifted dramatically midway through the first half when Marc Cucurella was shown a straight red card for hauling down Harry Wilson as the winger broke clear toward goal.
Reduced to ten men, Chelsea’s already difficult task became significantly more daunting, and their well-documented struggles with discipline were thrust back into sharp focus.
Fulham steadily grew in confidence following the dismissal and began systematically exploiting the spaces vacated by Chelsea’s hastily reorganized defensive line.
The hosts broke through shortly after the restart when Raul Jimenez rose powerfully to head beyond Robert Sanchez from a pinpoint cross into the penalty area.
Chelsea attempted to respond by dropping deeper and seeking opportunities to counter-attack, but their decision-making in critical moments remained frustratingly inconsistent.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, they managed to drag themselves back into contention through sheer persistence and refusal to surrender.
Liam Delap restored parity when he showed the sharpest reactions to pounce on a loose ball from a corner, bundling home after Fulham’s defenders failed to clear their lines decisively.
The equalizer momentarily hushed the home supporters and raised hopes that Chelsea might somehow emerge with a share of the spoils.
That optimism proved painfully short-lived as Fulham continued pressing forward with renewed conviction and greater attacking clarity.
Wilson, who had troubled Chelsea relentlessly throughout the contest, restored Fulham’s advantage with a composed finish after capitalizing on a loose ball inside the box.
Chelsea retreated once again after falling behind, conspicuously lacking both the composure and creative vision required to mount any sustained fightback.
Frustration boiled over among the traveling contingent, with vocal chants directed at the ownership reflecting the wider discontent surrounding the club’s direction and management.
From his elevated position, Rosenior received an unfiltered education on a side plagued by lapses in discipline and vulnerable to dramatic momentum swings.
Fulham, by stark contrast, appeared organized, assured, and increasingly comfortable when facing opponents of supposedly superior pedigree.
Their victory draws them level on points with Chelsea and underscores the steady, measured progress being cultivated under Marco Silva’s astute guidance.
For Chelsea, the defeat extends a deeply concerning run of form and reinforces just how significant the challenge facing their new manager truly is.
Rosenior leaves Craven Cottage with absolute clarity regarding the issues demanding immediate remedy if Chelsea are to rediscover any semblance of stability and consistency.
