New season, new manager, new players… same problems.
We’re just a few minutes in to Chelsea’s game against West Ham, and this might as well be last season – or the season before. We’ve played well, shown some nice touches, and then conceded a rubbish goal from a set piece.
The one thing we had to fear today was James Ward Prowse and his set plays. It took him precisely two of them to get an assist. The organisation, plus the actual marking itself, was dire from Chelsea.
You can see the Hammers goal in the clips embedded here:
WHAT A START FOR WEST HAM! ⚒️
Aguerd heads home! 💥 pic.twitter.com/D9PxPZSrqa
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 20, 2023
[Footage from Sky Sports]
Seven minutes into his West Ham debut and Ward-Prowse assists Aguerd to take the 1-0 lead over Chelsea 🎯
(via @NBCSportsSoccer)pic.twitter.com/GEdMQEBE4p
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 20, 2023
[Footage from NBC Sports]
Pathetic from Gallagher! Somebody explain to me why so many supporters are hysterical over the possibility of selling this guy. That’s just the most naive defending in the world. No idea what Poch is thinking playing him as a #6. He’s out of his depth in defense.