Chelsea 0-2 Southampton: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Lacklustre Blues Stunned by saint
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea were made to pay for another lacklustre home showing as Southampton coasted to a comfortable 2-0 win on Thursday.
Chelsea dominated possession in the first half but created very little, and it was Southampton who took the lead. Michael Obafemi found some space as he drove towards the penalty area and he fired into the top in the 31st minute. Chelsea searched for an equaliser but lacked any form of creativity, meaning Southampton held the lead at the break.
The Blues’ first chance came just seconds after the break, but Tammy Abraham’s effort crashed into the side netting. Chances were again hard to come by, although Nathan Redmond perhaps should have doubled his sides lead shortly after the hour mark, but his close-range effort was poor.
However, Redmond did make it two soon after, finishing off a delightful team move to dink the ball over Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea never looked close to coming back, and Southampton coasted to a well-deserved 2-0 win.
CHELSEA
Key Talking Point
Frank Lampard
For all the positives that came from Chelsea’s use of the 3-4-3 against Tottenham Hotspur, the formation looked woeful in this one.
Lampard had every reason to be faithful after watching his side’s impressive showing against Spurs, but Southampton’s low block meant that it simply did not work here. There was no creativity, the final ball was atrocious and Chelsea looked outnumbered in attack.
Mason Mount was introduced at the break to change the shape, and while a minor improvement was certainly evident, it was by no means enough. There was no creative centrally or out wide, and Chelsea paid for that. Roll on the January transfer window
Chelsea 0-2 Southampton: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Lacklustre Blues stunned
frank lampard’s chelsea were made to pay for another lacklustre home showing as southampton coasted to a comfortable 2-0 win on thursday.
chelsea dominated possession in the first half but created very little, and it was southampton who took the lead. michael obafemi found some space as he drove towards the penalty area and he fired into the top in the 31st minute. chelsea searched for an equaliser but lacked any form of creativity, meaning southampton held the lead at the break.
the blues’ first chance came just seconds after the break, but tammy abraham’s effort crashed into the side netting. chances were again hard to come by, although nathan redmond perhaps should have doubled his sides lead shortly after the hour mark, but his close-range effort was poor.
however, redmond did make it two soon after, finishing off a delightful team move to dink the ball over kepa arrizabalaga. chelsea never looked close to coming back, and southampton coasted to a well-deserved 2-0 win.
chelsea
key talking point
frank lampard
for all the positives that came from chelsea’s use of the 3-4-3 against tottenham hotspur, the formation looked woeful in this one.
lampard had every reason to be faithful after watching his side’s impressive showing against spurs, but southampton’s low block meant that it simply did not work here. there was no creativity, the final ball was atrocious and chelsea looked outnumbered in attack.
mason mount was introduced at the break to change the shape, and while a minor improvement was certainly evident, it was by no means enough. there was no creative centrally or out wide, and chelsea paid for that. roll on the january transfer window.
player ratings
starting xi: arrizabalaga (5); tomori (5), zouma (5), rüdiger (5); azpilicueta (4), kanté (5), jorginho (5), emerson (4); hudson-odoi (5), abraham (6*), willian (6).
substitutes: mount (5), pulisic (5), pedro (n/a).
star man – tammy abraham
tammy abraham
this was certainly not abraham’s finest performance in a chelsea shirt, but it was a respectable showing when you consider the lack of service into him.
the towering striker was made to do everything alone, and he came close to actually succeeding once or twice. his movement and speed created a number of problems, but southampton’s resilient defence made things far too difficult.
there was only so much abraham could do with the lack of quality around him, and he definitely did everything possible. unfortunately for chelsea, it just wasn’t enough.
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea were made to pay for another lacklustre home showing as Southampton coasted to a comfortable 2-0 win on Thursday.
Chelsea dominated possession in the first half but created very little, and it was Southampton who took the lead. Michael Obafemi found some space as he drove towards the penalty area and he fired into the top in the 31st minute. Chelsea searched for an equaliser but lacked any form of creativity, meaning Southampton held the lead at the break.
The Blues’ first chance came just seconds after the break, but Tammy Abraham’s effort crashed into the side netting. Chances were again hard to come by, although Nathan Redmond perhaps should have doubled his sides lead shortly after the hour mark, but his close-range effort was poor.
However, Redmond did make it two soon after, finishing off a delightful team move to dink the ball over Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea never looked close to coming back, and Southampton coasted to a well-deserved 2-0 win.
CHELSEA
Key Talking Point
Frank Lampard
For all the positives that came from Chelsea’s use of the 3-4-3 against Tottenham Hotspur, the formation looked woeful in this one.
Lampard had every reason to be faithful after watching his side’s impressive showing against Spurs, but Southampton’s low block meant that it simply did not work here. There was no creativity, the final ball was atrocious and Chelsea looked outnumbered in attack.
Mason Mount was introduced at the break to change the shape, and while a minor improvement was certainly evident, it was by no means enough. There was no creative centrally or out wide, and Chelsea paid for that. Roll on the January transfer window.
Player Ratings
Starting XI: Arrizabalaga (5); Tomori (5), Zouma (5), Rüdiger (5); Azpilicueta (4), Kanté (5), Jorginho (5), Emerson (4); Hudson-Odoi (5), Abraham (6*), Willian (6).
Substitutes: Mount (5), Pulisic (5), Pedro (N/A).
STAR MAN – Tammy Abraham
Tammy Abraham
This was certainly not Abraham’s finest performance in a Chelsea shirt, but it was a respectable showing when you consider the lack of service into him.
The towering striker was made to do everything alone, and he came close to actually succeeding once or twice. His movement and speed created a number of problems, but Southampton’s resilient defence made things far too difficult.
There was only so much Abraham could do with the lack of quality around him, and he definitely did everything possible. Unfortunately for Chelsea, it just wasn’t enough.
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