5 Chelsea players who should be watching from the bench against Everton
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Five Chelsea players who should sit out of Everton clash || Credit: Imago

5 Chelsea players who should be watching from the bench against Everton

Stephen Oladehinde 19:04 - 07.12.2023

In Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, several players' performances suggest they might benefit from some time on the bench in the upcoming game against Everton.

1. Nicolas Jackson

Jackson's contribution was marked by critical errors, including a giveaway that led to Manchester United's first goal. His performance, despite some quality moments, overall suggests a need for reevaluation.

Chelsea striker Nikolas Jackson || Credit: Imago
Chelsea striker Nikolas Jackson || Credit: Imago

2. Mykhailo Mudryk

While Mudryk showed promise with an early shot hitting the post and some dynamic runs, his inconsistent performance, characterized by wasted passes, raises doubts about his readiness for the next match.

Mykhailo Mudryk in action against Bournemouth || Credit: Reuter
Mykhailo Mudryk in action against Bournemouth || Credit: Reuter

3, Raheem Sterling

Sterling had an underwhelming game, missing key opportunities and struggling to create significant chances. This performance might necessitate a tactical change for the upcoming fixture.

Raheem Sterling  |Photo Credit: Imago
Raheem Sterling |Photo Credit: Imago

4. Enzo Fernandez

Fernandez, involved in the incident leading to United's penalty, failed to dominate the midfield as expected. His limited impact throughout the game suggests reconsideration of his role in the next match.

Enzo Fernandez in action for Chelsea || Credit: Imago
Enzo Fernandez in action for Chelsea || Credit: Imago

5. Levi Colwill

As team captain against Manchester United, Colwill showed defensive skills but also vulnerability, particularly noticeable in United's second goal. This performance brings up questions about his leadership and defensive reliability for the upcoming game.

Levi Colwill || Credit: Imago
Levi Colwill || Credit: Imago

In conclusion, the performances of certain Chelsea players against Manchester United highlight areas for potential improvement. 

Nicolas Jackson's mistakes, Mykhailo Mudryk's inconsistency, Raheem Sterling's underperformance, Enzo Fernandez's limited midfield control, and Levi Colwill's defensive vulnerabilities suggest that these players may need to reassess and recalibrate their approach for future games. 

Their inclusion in the starting lineup for the upcoming match against Everton could be reconsidered to strengthen the team's overall performance.

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