I was expecting this - Pulse Sports analyst on Chelsea’s struggle

I was expecting this - Pulse Sports analyst on Chelsea’s struggle

Hassan Abdulsalam 07:49 - 15.01.2025

Chelsea have been on a winless streak in the Premier League for the past five matches.

Reece James scored a stoppage-time free-kick to earn Chelsea a 2-2 draw at home against Bournemouth on Tuesday, extending the Blues winless streak in the Premier League to five matches.

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Enzo Maresca's Chelsea side is experiencing a worrying decline in the Premier League, sliding down the table after a promising start that saw them nearly reach the top before Christmas. 

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Chelsea began the game against Bournemouth brightly, taking an early lead through Palmer. Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho also created threatening opportunities, with shots blocked deep in Bournemouth's penalty area. However, despite these chances, Chelsea failed to capitalise on their early dominance.

Another worrying trend for Chelsea is their inability to hold onto leads. They have now squandered one-goal advantages in matches against Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Bournemouth.

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The analyst parallels Chelsea's current form and a similar slump experienced by Enzo Maresca's Leicester City side.

"Chelsea fans shouldn't see this as anything new, Maresca's Leicester endured a terrible run between February and April. This was why Ii was sceptical about his appointment," he said.

I was expecting this - Pulse Sports analyst on Chelsea’s struggle

During his stint as Leicester City boss, Enzo Maresca’s side came flying out of the blocks, winning games and setting a healthy gap with their closest rivals. 

However, a major dip in form in the second half of the season saw Leicester City clinch the Championship title with a one-point gap over their closest rivals and it appears Chelsea are suffering same decline that plagued the Foxes under Maresca’s leadership.

Chelsea will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in five days time, aiming to improve their league form and secure their first Premier League win of 2025.

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