This Friday, defensive midfielder Enzo Fernández made his debut for chelsea, but failed to bring victory to the team. The team drew 0-0 with Fulham for the 22nd round of the English Championship. With the result, the team is in ninth place, with 30 points, far from the classification zone for the next Champions League.
Now, Graham Potter’s men return to the field for the Premier League to face West Ham, this Saturday. The game will take place at 9:30 am (Brasília time), at the Olympic Stadium in London.
On the other side, Fulham plays against Sunderland, in a match valid for the fourth round of the FA Cup, this Wednesday, at 4:45 pm, at Estádio da Luz. For the English Championship, the team faces Nottingham Forest, on the next 11th, at 12h, at Craven Cottage.
At the moment, Andreas Pereira and Willian’s team are in sixth place in the National League, seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester United, the first club within the qualification zone for the next Champions League.
The game between Chelsea and Fulham
In the first stage, the teams had a balanced duel, with few clear chances. The first clear opportunity was for Fulham. Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira received the ball at the edge of the area, turned and shot for Kepa to save.
In the 31st minute of the first stage, Enzo Fernández launched for Mount. The Englishman invaded the area on the left and crossed to Havertz, who stretched out and sent it over the goal. A short time later, the number 29 took advantage of the opponent’s lack of attention and kicked it out.
In superiority in the match, Chelsea almost scored at the end of the first half. Winger Ziyech made a beautiful pass to the German. The attacker even covered the opposing goalkeeper, but ended up hitting the crossbar.
Early in the second half, Fulham had an opportunity to score. Striker Willian made a beautiful individual play and kicked cross to Kepa’s defense. Afterwards, Chelsea responded. Reece James crossed for Madueke, but before the ball reached the player, Tetê made a providential cut.
Although at home, Graham Potter’s men were unable to create clear opportunities. While Andreas Pereira’s team almost opened the scoring twice. Thus, João Palhinha took the lead and hit from outside the area over the goal. Afterwards, the number 20 crossed over to De Cordova-Reid, who even completed it, but without strength for the archer’s calm defense.
In his debut for Chelsea, Enzo Fernández kicked first, but the finish was dangerously wide. At the 35th minute, Gallagher also finished at the edge of the area and the ball skimmed the left post.
At the end of the match, the home team almost took the scoreboard to zero, but Reed prevented Fofana’s goal. Before the referee whistled the end of the duel, Palinha kicked to the left of the goal.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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