Chelsea’s ongoing difficulties in the Premier League persisted this weekend as they dropped more points, settling for a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. This result prolongs their poor form, now collecting only two points from their past four league matches.
The Blues initially took the lead in the first half through Cole Palmer, who netted his 13th goal of the season. Jadon Sancho contributed with an exceptional assist for the goal. However, this effort wasn’t enough to secure all three points, as Crystal Palace equalized in the 82nd minute when Jean-Philippe Mateta scored from close range.
After the game, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed frustration over the team’s failure to capitalize on their opportunities, specifically calling out striker Nicolas Jackson for not converting key chances.
“For a striker, sometimes they score all their chances, sometimes they don’t score,” Maresca said. “He had two or three clear chances today, so that means he is there and ready. Hopefully next time he can be more lucky.”
Maresca stressed the significance of creating chances and pointed out the need to improve in finishing them.
“The important thing is to create chances because that means we are doing the right things, but then you need to take those chances. We try to be even more intense during the week when we are preparing the game, even if the intensity or intention is already top. It’s something we need to improve, even if we are one of the best teams at the moment in terms of scoring goals.”
Despite their league position, Chelsea’s recent displays have sparked concerns, with Maresca and his team under pressure to quickly improve results.
Chelsea’s ongoing struggles in the Premier League continued with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, extending their winless run to just two points from the last four matches. Despite taking the lead in the first half with a well-taken goal from Cole Palmer, assisted by Jadon Sancho, Chelsea couldn’t hold onto their advantage. Palace equalized late in the game with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring in the 82nd minute.
After the match, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed his frustration, particularly with striker Nicolas Jackson, who missed several clear-cut chances during the match. Maresca acknowledged that while Jackson’s positioning was good, he needed to be more clinical in front of goal.
Maresca also emphasized the importance of creating chances, stressing that Chelsea’s overall performance in terms of attacking play was positive. However, he pointed out that the team needed to be more effective in taking those opportunities, despite being one of the top teams for goal-scoring this season.
Chelsea’s poor form has raised concerns, and with their league position under pressure, the team and Maresca will be looking to turn their fortunes around quickly in the upcoming fixtures. Fans and pundits will be watching closely to see how the team addresses their finishing issues and whether they can find the consistency needed to climb the table.
