Chelsea's Crushing Defeat to Liverpool Sparks Criticism and Controversy
Following a 4-1 loss, Chelsea's management and players face harsh criticism, while VAR decisions during the match stir controversy.
- Chelsea suffered a 4-1 defeat against Liverpool, with former England attacker Gabriel Agbonlahor criticizing Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile's performance as 'the worst centre-half performance in the Premier League in the last two seasons'.
- Agbonlahor also criticized Chelsea's management for poor spending, pointing out that 39-year-old Thiago Silva is still a starter for the team.
- Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted that Liverpool outclassed his team in all areas, and the team struggled to connect and play.
- The match was marked by a VAR controversy, with Chelsea potentially missing out on two penalties due to decisions that went against them.
- Chelsea now stands 10th in the table, 12 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.