Football pundit and former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher sheds on Chelsea Stars for their performance against Crystal Palace.
Chelsea kick-started 2025 with a frustrating draw away to Crystal Palace this afternoon.
Enzo Maresca’s boys could only pick up a point at Selhurst Park after the 1-1 draw in the Premier League against neighbors Crystal Palace.
Meanwhile, after the game against Crystal Palace, Jamie Carragher blamed Malo Gusto and Marc Cucurella for their display against the eagles.
“They {Gusto and Cucu} are still the leaks on the team, the coach needs to work on that…
It’s game management where Chelsea are lacking at times. They need to know when to slow things down, having some men drop off, having someone sitting alongside Moises Caicedo in the base of midfield, instead of this constant trying to go forward”Â
Enzo Maresca’s side remains fourth in the division table after the Palace draw. If they look behind, they’ll see fifth-placed Newcastle United are only a point behind them, while Manchester City are only two points back.
As it stands, Both of these sides will now switch their attention to the third round of the FA Cup, with Chelsea welcoming Morecambe to Stamford Bridge on January 11, while Palace will host Stockport County one day later.
Chelsea’s next Premier League match comes at home to Bournemouth on January 14, while Palace will be in action one day later away to Leicester City.