Chelsea vs West Ham: Fan Revolt & Tactical Analysis

Chelsea were listless, trailing by two goals and whistled by their home crowd before overthrowing West Ham (3-2) in the second half thanks to their starters and a final goal scored by Enzo Fernandez in added time on Saturday. Coach Liam Rosenior, who arrived at the beginning of January from Strasbourg, signed a third success in as many matches in the Premier League, but this one tastes perhaps tastier than the others.

He wanted to rest the starters at kick-off and this was cruelly evident, particularly on the left flank of his defense, which was overwhelmed in the first half. Jarrod Bowen (7th, 0-1) and Crysencio Summerville (36th, 0-2) took advantage and the Blues returned to the locker room under the whistles. The three players Rosenior started at halftime were involved in the Blues’ first two goals. French defender Wesley Fofana rose to the forefront to place a perfect cross on the uncrossed head of Joao Pedro (57th, 1-2). Then Marc Cucurella equalized with a diving header (70th, 2-2). The goal of the deliverance came from Enzo Fernandez (90th + 2).

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West Ham’s woes continued afterwards when Jean-Clair Todibo, who had shot at a post earlier (86th), was sent off for grabbing an opponent in a moment of great tension. In the standings, Chelsea takes fourth place while waiting for the other matches of the 24th day. West Ham remains first in relegation, five points behind Nottingham Forest who have played a game less.