PL Match Week 2 : Chelsea vs Liverpool 0-2 Match Report
Man é brace sinks 10 man Chelsea This was Chelsea’s first real test after having spent a warchest on revamping their entire squad. Although only Havertz and Werner got to play, this game was supposed to show the way forward for Lampard’s men, to assert their dominance within the current PL duopoly. Liverpool on the other hand, having bought Thiago, were looking to cement their place as the elite of England. Chelsea had a set plan; they would pounce on the counter with the blistering pace of Werner and try to target the makeshift CB Fabinho. Indeed, for most of the first half, either Liverpool stayed in possession or pressed Chelsea into their own half with the odd counter. Christensen denied Firmino a chance in the 13th minute after Salah skilfully went around Kepa and crossed to his teammate. Werner showed flashes of brilliance hitting a couple of shots, however Fabinho looked comfortable and kept him at bay. A lot of back and forth took place in the half, but neither could ...