The Champions League already seemed inaccessible for Chelsea this season, but soon, this will also be the case for the Europa League as the Blues continue to disappoint. This Sunday, on the Wolverhampton pitch, the London club once again showed a sad face to lose (2-1) for the 8th time in 18 days.
In vain. A match also marked by the incredible miss of Raheem Sterling in the first period, who missed a ready goal at three against the only opposing goalkeeper. With this victory, Wolverhampton, which is doing better and better, returns to the level of its visitor of the day in the standings with 22 points. Or in 10th place. A great goal for Wolves. Much less for the Blues, 5 points behind… 9th, Brighton.
On December 24, neither team offered a gift to its supporters. In any case, not in the first act, where the twenty-two actors especially stood out for their clumsiness. Jackson and Broja engaged in a high-flying duel to hold the record for the most missed checks in the opponent’s area. Despite this, Pochetino’s men still knew how to be dangerous. Sterling even signed the miss of the year (it’s not yet too late) by shooting at the goalkeeper when he had two teammates unmarked (33rd). This first act concluded with a strong moment for Wolves, who got their biggest chance through Hwang. But he did not manage to get his volley on target (45th).
The second half was much livelier, to the delight of the supporters who came to Molineux Stadium. Returning with excellent intentions, it was the locals who scored first. Lemina completed her excellent match by winning her duel with Disasi from a corner, sending the ball into the back of the net (51st). Subsequently, the Blues were unable to react and were content with sterile possession.
To shake up his troops and avoid another defeat for his family, Pochetino then decided to inject new blood onto the pitch. Nkunku therefore made his appearance, for his first Premier League match. And it didn’t take long for him to stand out, forcing Totti Gomes to make a save on his line. At the end of the match, the Wolves created new counter opportunities, such as a strike from the incoming Doyle (82nd). And finally, Doherty doubled the lead in added time after a delivery into the center of Badiashile (93rd).
For his first in the English championship, Nkunku scored with a header thanks to a three-star service from Sterling (96th). But the rise in the score stopped there, the Blues failing to create danger in front of José Sà’s goals at the end of the match. This Christmas, Blues fans would be inspired to ask for an efficient striker in front of goal.
