The European Champions travelled to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 to face the reigning Italian champions Juventus in last night’s round of group fixtures in the Champions League.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 needed at least a draw to stay in the race for the next rounds of the tournament, but ended up tasting defeat by conceding 3 goals on the night.
Juventus absolutely bossed the Blues, and deservedly grabbed all three points as they push Chelsea down to third in group.
The Blues now need a win in their next game and have to rely on Shakhtar to beat Juventus if they want to ensure their progression in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Things indeed look grim for the club, with doubts about http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Di Matteo’s
job at Stamford Bridge escalating and gathering more fire.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Petr-Cech-c29837 – 8
The Chelsea shot-stopper had a good night, despite letting in 3 goals. The first 2 came from deflections, but the keeper was at fault for Juve’s third. He however did well throughout the game to keep Juventus at bay and weathered the storm fairly comfortably.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Branislav-Ivanovic-c7994 – 4
The Serbian had a torrid night and his decision making was poor throughout the 90 minutes. Most of the opposition attacks came from his area of the pitch, which pretty much sums it all up about his performance.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ashley-Cole-c6809 – 5
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 left-back was invisible throughout the game. A last-ditch tackle in the first half to deny Juventus the third goal was the only point worth noting about his performance.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Luiz-c10542 – 4
Chelsea’s weakest link of the night was the Brazilian, who has now become an elaborate parody of himself. His positioning awareness is poor, and he left gaping holes at the back whenever he ventured forward with the ball.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gary-Cahill-c14439 – 5
The Englishman did better than his partners in defence, but was still unable to deal with wave after wave of Juventus attack. The movement of the opposition’s attackers troubled him all night long.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 4
The Spaniard failed to display his attacking prowess and failed to act as an extra shield for Ivanovic. He did little to contribute going forward, and was taken off for Moses after 60 minutes.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ramires-c30523 – 5
The Brazilian was restricted to his penalty area as Chelsea defended against Juventus and had little impact on the game. He was unable to dictate play and failed to display his pace and physicality.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oscar-c28720 – 6
Perhaps the only positive for Chelsea, the whiz-kid started the game well and did a good http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 in setting up Hazard’s early chance. He however eventually faded from the game as time wore on.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Obi-Mikel-c18882 – 4
The Nigerian was slow and poor in his decision making, and was very ponderous on the ball. He had little options whenever he was in possession, and could do little to help his side.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eden-Hazard-c11863 – 5
The Belgian ace was unlucky to miss a chance in the opening minutes of the game, but worked tirelessly to help his side get a goal. However, he was deprived of any quality service in the second half, and this failed to impact the game.
Juan Mata – 5
The midfield maestro tried very hard to make things work, but was let down by his teammates and sometimes looked way out of his depth.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Victor-Moses-c36075 – 4
Brought on in the second half, the winger displayed his strength and energy, but saw Juventus score a second goal as soon as he stepped on the pitch. By then, the game was over and Chelsea were out of it.
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