Chelsea returned to Premier League action humiliated at Everton, beaten 3-0 after a second-half collapse that left questions over structure and personnel. Beto opened the scoring and then doubled his tally after the restart, and Iliman Ndiaye added a fine effort in the 76th minute to complete a deserved victory for the hosts.<\/p>\n
The result leaves Chelsea sixth as they head into the international break, having missed a chance to capitalise on dropped points by Manchester United and Liverpool. The Blues carried into the weekend a worrying sequence of form: one clean sheet from their past 14 games and eight goals shipped across two legs to PSG.<\/p>\n
Injuries to Trevoh Chalobah and Reece James compounded Rosenior\u2019s selection problems, but the manager still named a back four and goalkeeper reportedly worth \u00a3231 million ($308 million). From the first kick, Chelsea were porous at the back. Robert S\u00e1nchez almost gifted an early goal and was later punished when Beto\u2019s second effort squirmed through his legs; that second strike arrived after a swift counter attack that left Wesley Fofana beaten for pace.<\/p>\n
The attacking unit also failed to break down a compact Everton low block. Cole Palmer, Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez and Jo\u00e3o Pedro came up short when moments of inspiration were required. Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez twice produced moments that threatened to change the game but was denied by Jordan Pickford\u2019s intervention and a fingertip save on the hour.<\/p>\n
Individual ratings reflected a troubled performance. Robert S\u00e1nchez was given 5.0. Rom\u00e9o Lavia was one of the brighter sparks with 6.9, while Cole Palmer and Jorrel Hato were assessed at 6.6. Jo\u00e3o Pedro received 5.9. Among substitutes, Alejandro Garnacho and Andrey Santos were both rated 6.3, and Est\u00eav\u00e3o was 6.7.<\/p>\n
Match statistics underscored the story: Chelsea had 64% possession and 12 total shots but only four on target. Everton registered nine shots on target, an xG of 0.98 to Chelsea\u2019s 1.11, and a passing accuracy of 82% to Chelsea\u2019s 89%. The defeat increases scrutiny on Rosenior and raises urgent questions about defensive solidity and cutting edge in attack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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