Won the fourth consecutive game without a win and fell into a slump Chelsea coach: Although the defense is not good, the overall is still improving

2023-02-16 16:28

Won the fourth consecutive game without a win and fell into a slump Chelsea coach: Although the defense is not good, the overall is still improving


The first round of the 2022-2023 season's top 16 Champions League competition started today. Chelsea lost 0-1 to Dortmund away. After the game, Chelsea coach Graham Porter said that although his defensive performance in this game was not good, he remained optimistic. attitude, that the team as a whole is in a stage of improvement.


Chelsea's closest goal this season came in the 31st minute when 29-year-old midfielder Hakim Ziyech crossed from the right and 23-year-old striker João Felix hit the goal after receiving the ball, but the ball Missed a great scoring chance with a shot over the bar. Chelsea broke through the penalty area several times after that but failed to get past Dortmund's 25-year-old goalkeeper Greg Kerber.


Then in the 63rd minute Dortmund took advantage of Chelsea's slack defense and won the ball, and the 21-year-old striker Karam Andemi scored a goal to defeat Chelsea.


Poor defense but positive performances


Coach Porter said that although Chelsea created many scoring opportunities in this game and then seized the rhythm of the game, he was still disappointed with the team's poor defense that led to conceding goals.


Won the fourth consecutive game without a win and fell into a slump Chelsea coach: Although the defense is not good, the overall is still improving


However, Porter then added that although poor defense and luck were factors in the defeat in this game, the team's offensive efforts can still be seen, "I think we have good offensive moves and very clear goals. , know how to attack and get into the right areas. And the attitude of the players is positive."


The 33 new aids that Chelsea signed in the winter transfer window are 22-year-old midfielder Mihailo Mudrick, 22-year-old midfielder Enzo Fernandez and 23-year-old striker João Felix. In the Champions League debut, Porter was satisfied with their performance and said that the players had a very strong performance in the second half.


Chelsea's recent poor form in the Premier League and Champions League


But with today's loss in the focus of the Champions League, Chelsea has won 4 consecutive games without winning, and only won one victory in 9 games this year. Under the coaching of coach Porter, Chelsea only won 2 victories in 13 games in all competitions. Today is also the first Europa League defeat coached by Porter, and the state continues to slump.


Won the fourth consecutive game without a win and fell into a slump Chelsea coach: Although the defense is not good, the overall is still improving


Coach Porter revealed that Chelsea is in the stage of transformation and improvement. Although there will be moments of struggle, the team is moving in a positive direction, and the team's performance is also very good. Only by continuing to work hard can we continue to improve.


Recently, Chelsea have been unable to win in 3 consecutive Premier League games. Only by winning in the next 3 Premier League games can they hope to have a better performance when they meet Dortmund again in the second round of the Champions League in the round of 16 on March 8. .