Chelsea to Be Without Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer for Crystal Palace Clash
Chelsea will be missing Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer for their upcoming home match against Crystal Palace. Both players received bookings in the recent game against Wolves on Christmas Eve.
Disappointing Loss for Chelsea
Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat against Wolves, with goals from Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty securing the win for the home team. Christopher Nkunku’s header on his Premier League debut was the only positive for Chelsea in an otherwise forgettable match.
The outcome could have been different if Chelsea had capitalized on their numerous chances, particularly when Raheem Sterling had an opportunity to score but failed to convert. Sterling’s booking, along with Cole Palmer’s, means they will be unavailable for the upcoming Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.
Injury Woes for Mauricio Pochettino
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is already dealing with a long list of injuries, which has affected the team’s form and consistency. Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Ben Chilwell, Robert Sanchez, Enzo Fernandez, Trevoh Chalobah, and Carney Chukwuemeka all missed the game against Wolves and are expected to remain sidelined next week.
However, there is some positive news as Romeo Lavia, who recently joined Chelsea from Southampton, is close to making his debut for the club.
Pochettino Takes Responsibility for Defeat
Mauricio Pochettino acknowledged that Chelsea only had themselves to blame for the loss. He highlighted missed chances and poor defending as the main reasons for their defeat. Pochettino expressed disappointment in the team’s lack of clinical finishing and emphasized the impact of conceding goals from set pieces.
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