At 5:30 am on August 4, in a club friendly match, Chelsea lost 2-4 to Manchester City.
In this game, Manchester City took a 4-0 lead within the first 60 minutes with fluid attacking play, including a hat-trick by Haaland. Trailing 0-4, Chelsea seemed to finally wake up, with goals from Sterling and Mudoeke salvaging some pride for the Blues.
The Daily Mail suggests that Chelsea manager Maresca needs a wake-up call following this match. Apart from Cucurella and Palmer, Chelsea fielded their strongest lineup, which on paper was stronger than Manchester City’s starting eleven. However, they were four goals down in less than 60 minutes. Even though it was just a pre-season game, Maresca must be mindful of the season opener against Manchester City in two weeks’ time.
Additionally, the Mail highlights Lavia as a glimmer of hope during tough times. A positive for Chelsea is Lavia’s impressive performance in the pre-season, often playing a key role in matches. It was Lavia who provided an excellent pass to set up Mudoeke, helping Chelsea reduce the deficit. Watch how much of an impact Lavia can make next season.
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