Rafael Benitez would be far from pleased after watching his side offering very little in his second game in-charge at Stamford Bridge against Martin Jol’s men on Wednesday.
In the 14th round of the English top flight football, Chelsea recorded a goalless stalemate against Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, November 28.
Both sides had a couple of decent opportunities to break the deadlock. However, neither of the two managed to hit the back of the net until the full time whistle.
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Cesar Azpilicueta
The Spanish right-back enjoyed a good game in front of the home crowd. Made some dazzling runs forward down the right flank, and whipped in couple of dangerous crosses, which remained reward less. Kept http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hugo-Rodallega-c16414 quiet throughout the evening.
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The Serbian defender remained rock solid in the Blues heart of defence throughout the 90 minutes. Caused a bit of problems to the Fulham defence from set-pieces as well.
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The 25-year-old showed aggression throughout the game. His aggressive intent deserves to be applauded. Apart from his unnecessary challenge that gave a free-kick at the edge of the box, it was a decent performance put in by the Brazilian stopper.
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Remained untroubled at the back throughout the 90 minutes. Made some sparkling runs down the left flank, but failed to make any impact with his surging runs.
Ryan Bertrand
An uneventful night for the 23-year-old, who was fielded at the left midfield position by the Blues new coach, Rafael Benitez.
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The Spanish midfielder was not at his best at the centre of the park with his incisive passes in the final third, as his through-balls were often intercepted with ease. Offered little in going forward as well.
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For most part of the game, the 25-year-old was nowhere to be seen on the pitch. Rarely enjoyed ball possession, and failed to find space in the final third. All in all, it was not one of his best performances.
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The 21-year-old attacking midfielder failed to pierce through the crowded Fulham defence throughout the game. Found little space, and lost possession sloppily on several occasions in the attacking third.
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The Belgian winger failed to create anything threatening. Tried his utmost to find space down the flanks, but failed to achieve success.
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The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 striker yet again proved that his ball control is superb. However, what he did fail to prove was finishing skills. Remained a constant menace inside the penalty area, as he brought down couple of crosses with ease. However, his efforts hardly ever troubled the Fulham goalkeeper, Mark Schwarzer.
Substitutes
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The German attacker replaced Hazard in the 82nd minute, but failed to make an impact during his limited game time.
Juan Mata
Replaced Bertrand in the 63rd minute, and threatened the visiting side’s defence a couple of times with his dangerous deliveries. However, he also failed to help his side claim all three points at the end. Should have started the game.
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