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Garnacho’s Chelsea Debut Marred by Late Lapse After Setting Up Caicedo

A 93rd-minute equaliser exposed the £40m signing’s marking on his first outing.

Overview

  • Chelsea drew 2-2 at Brentford as Fabio Carvalho equalised in stoppage time from a long throw to the back post.
  • Sky SportsJamie Redknapp blamed Alejandro Garnacho for failing to track Carvalho, saying, “If he gets in behind you, it’s on you.”
  • Garnacho had earlier made a positive impact off the bench by creating the opening for Moises Caicedo’s 85th-minute goal.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca said his side had done enough to win but lamented conceding in the 93/94th minute and urged better game management on transitions and set pieces.
  • Reports noted Manchester United fans mocked Garnacho on social media after the late defensive lapse.