Chelsea’s first game since the sacking of Graham Potter ended in a frustrating 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Interim coach Bruno Saltor took charge of the team and hoped to guide the Blues to a positive result, but they needed to be made aware of their inability to convert chances into goals.
Despite having the majority of possession, Chelsea struggled to break down a resilient Liverpool defense, with Reece James and Kai Havertz having goals disallowed for offside. The home side also missed several other opportunities, including a glaring miss by Timo Werner in the second half.
It was a familiar story for Chelsea, who has struggled to score goals this season, and Potter’s sacking resulted from the team’s poor form. The interim coach will now be tasked with turning things around and improving the team’s performance in front of the goal.
Meanwhile, Liverpool was pleased with their defensive display, with goalkeeper Alisson making several important saves to keep the scoreline level. The Reds have also been inconsistent this season and hope to build on this result and improve their form in the coming weeks.
The draw leaves Chelsea in 11th place in the Premier League table, while Liverpool moves up to 8th. Both teams will be looking to improve their current positions and push for a top-four finish in the season’s remaining weeks.
Despite the disappointing result, Chelsea had some positives to take from the game. The team looked more organized and solid defensively, with the midfield pairing of Fernandez and Mateo Kovacic impressing in their defensive duties.
It was a frustrating night for Chelsea, who will be looking to bounce back in their next game against the Wolves. The interim coach will be hoping to build on the positives from this game and improve the team’s performances in front of goal, while Liverpool will be pleased with their defensive display and will be looking to build on this result in their next game against Arsenal.