More than 1,000 million euros spent later, andChelsea has its sixth consecutive final that ends with defeat in a cup competition in England. The seventh, if we count the Community Shield (English Super Cup). Nobody in English football had ever added these… negative numbers. The Carabao Cup lost this Sunday, February 25 against Liverpool (1-0) was the critical point in the moment of doubt and uncertainty that Chelsea is experiencing.
And it wasn’t a bad game for Chelsea, far from it. Kelleher (who replaced Alisson in the ‘red’ goal) was one of the best of the game. But van Dijk decided in extra time in favor of those from Anfield. While Klopp celebrates in his last months as coach of the ‘Pool’, Pochettino does not know what the future will hold for him on the ‘blue’ bench.
Chelsea’s lost finals
- 2019 – EFL Cup – Manchester City, penalties
- 2020 – FA Cup – Arsenal
- 2021 – FA Cup – Leicester City
- 2022 – EFL Cup – Liverpool, penalties
- 2022 – FA Cup – Liverpool, penalties
- 2024 – EFL Cup – Liverpool
Conor Bradley shoots against the Chelsea goal.
Liverpool, in fact, has established itself as the ‘black beast’ of London in the cup finals. They have won the last three in which they have faced each other. Two of them, due to penalties… and one with a goal in the 118th minute of extra time. Cruel endings.
“I remember that after three or four years Liverpool lost the Champions League, lost the Europa League, and “They believe in the project and in the following season they were stronger until they got what they wanted,” were the words of Pochettino after the lost final at Wembley. Pointing to the ‘reds’ as an example to follow.
That’s a good example, Liverpool… if we want to challenge a team like Liverpool, we shouldn’t feel frustrated today because we didn’t get the trophy.
Mauricio Pochettino
And he added: “That’s a good example, Liverpool… If we want to challenge a team like Liverpool, we shouldn’t feel frustrated today because we didn’t get the trophy. “It’s about taking an example to continue believing, that’s the most important thing.”
The obvious problem for Chelsea is getting a ticket to European competition. They are already experiencing a campaign without Champions, Europa League or Conference… and 2024-25 may not be different. In the Premier they are 11th and nine points behind sixth: Manchester United marks the Conference place. The Bridge team has the FA Cup as a last resort, where Leeds United awaits them in the round of 16.
2024-02-26 15:08:43
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