Jadon Sancho brutally torn apart by Jamie Carragher as Chelsea star slumps into old habits

Jadon Sancho & Marc Cucurella Slammed as Chelsea Collapse Against Brighton
Jadon Sancho endured another forgettable night as Chelsea suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Brighton, prompting scathing criticism from Jamie Carragher. The former Liverpool defender singled out Sancho and Marc Cucurella for their poor defensive efforts in the build-up to Brighton’s third goal, further exposing Chelsea’s vulnerabilities.

The defeat marked Brighton’s second victory over the Blues in just a week, having already eliminated them from the FA Cup. Enzo Maresca had initially benched Sancho following a lackluster performance, but an early injury to Noni Madueke saw the Manchester United loanee thrust back into action—only to deliver another uninspiring display.

Kaoru Mitoma opened the scoring with a stunning finish in the 27th minute before Yankuba Minteh tormented Chelsea’s defense, netting twice with the help of Danny Welbeck. However, it was Chelsea’s poor defensive discipline that truly stood out, with Carragher expressing disbelief at Sancho’s positioning and Cucurella’s lack of resilience.

On Sky Sports commentary, Carragher dissected the defensive lapses:
“Sancho completely lost Minteh, and Cucurella’s defending was shocking. Chelsea’s intensity on that side was nonexistent—it’s no surprise they were punished. This was a disastrous night for Maresca and his team.”

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Sancho’s struggles at Chelsea seem to mirror the issues he had at United—flashes of ability but a lack of intensity and defensive commitment. It’s telling that Maresca benched him initially, only for him to come on and still be a liability.

Chelsea’s collapse against Brighton exposes deeper issues, particularly their defensive fragility. Cucurella and Sancho getting called out by Carragher isn’t surprising, but do you think Chelsea will persist with Sancho, or could his loan spell turn into an early exit if his performances don’t improve?