Chelsea lost the first match under coach Lampard
In the 31st minute, centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly broke a pass into the penalty area for Wolves striker Diego Costa, but the $41 million player's header sent the ball to the left like a pass to Matheus Nunes, and in no way. When being tagged, the Portuguese winger comfortably caught the one-touch volley with his left foot, shoving the ball into the distance, out of range of goalkeeper Kepa's full range of flight.
Koulibaly cleared the ball like a pass for the opponent to score, but it was Marc Cucurella who made Chelsea's biggest mistake in conceding a goal. The left-back, worth nearly $70 million, was in the wrong position, because he was attracted to the direction of Costa - the former Chelsea striker now wears the Wolves shirt, and when he saw the ball flying towards Matheus, Cucurella rushed out, but too much. late.
After this goal, Chelsea almost conceded twice, still because of the fumbling of the defense. In the 37th minute, three defenders Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Koulibali were confused when the Wolves striker pair approached. Koulibaly came in last, but let the ball from Matheus Cunha slam his body into a pass for Costa to finish in an unmarked position. Only thanks to Kepa able to close the corner and block the ball, Chelsea escaped from this situation. In the 61st minute, Koulibaly let Cunha cross the edge of the penalty area, but the Wolves striker's later finish sent the ball over the bar.
These three situations plus the poverty and lack of ideas in the midfield and attack show that Chelsea has not yet made any positive changes after sacking coach Graham Potter and bringing the former Frank Lampard back as a temporary coach. permission. The only factor that Chelsea were slightly better at Molineux today was holding the ball and finishing, with 62% and 13 shots, but this advantage is mainly because the host advocates defensive kicks and counter-attacks. Wolves only have 9 shots, but have more accuracy with 4 goals, while Chelsea have only one.
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