Chelsea handed huge boost despite Liverpool defeat as midfielder overcomes three-year barrier
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7-second readEveryone associated with Chelsea will be heartbroken after another disappointing result. Having lost 2-0 to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge last weekend, the Blues would have ...
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Everyone associated with Chelsea will be heartbroken after another disappointing result. Having lost 2-0 to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge last weekend, the Blues would have greatly benefited from a victory against Liverpool.
Xabi Alonso’s side put in a solid performance at Anfield, but it was not enough to reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals, with Wesley Fofana missing the decisive penalty in the shootout.
However, Chelsea can take one positive from the game, as Romeo Lavia took a major step forward. Injuries have completely derailed Romeo Lavia’s Chelsea career.
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