Liam Rosenior has hit out at Chelsea’s performance after they allowed a one-goal advantage slip in the closing stages of Saturday’s league clash against Burnley, with the game ending 1-1.
The Blues had surrendered a two-goal advantage in their previous match against Leeds United and dropped points from winning position yet again this time around.
Chelsea have dropped 17 points from winning positions at home this season, the most of any team in the league.
Speaking after the match, Rosenior expressed disappointment over his side’s display.
“No, that wasn’t on Wesley. That was on our performance. From the first goal, we lacked incision when we had control. I want incision. I want us to create wave after wave of attack. We were too safe in our possession”, Rosenior admitted.
“When you give a team, any team, a one-goal advantage, anything can happen. The red card happens, you’re down to 10 men. We knew their biggest threat with Ward-Prowse on the pitch was set-plays. We went as big as we possibly could because that was the only way they could score with 10 men. We still don’t see it out.”
Chelsea were off to a perfect start and took the lead inside four minutes through the in-form Joao Pedro.
Despite dominating the clash, the Blues were unable to double their advantage as Burnley defended resiliently.
However, the visitors struck a late equalizer in stoppage-time through Zian Flemming, who converted a corner kick from James Ward-Prowse.
I think the frustration is more the last two home games, from being in winning positions and being in control of the game, to not win the two games. That’s the biggest frustration. It’s not a blame on an individual”, Rosenior concluded.
Chelsea return to action next weekend in a crucial London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
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