The Chelsea manager was again the focal point in the match at Stamford Bridge versus Manchester City. Some fans chanted "f*** off Benitez, you're not welcome here", while other sign said "Rafa out". Another signboard said "In Roberto we trusted and loved, In Rafa we will never trust. Fact". Quite sad as football should be the forefront, not other aspects.
So who is to be blamed for this? The Owner obviously. The players and fans both seemed happy with Roberto Di Matteo. It was just a bad spell for Di Matteo and I'm sure he would come out of it. Not to forget he is the only manager who took Chelsea to the perch of European football by winning the Champions League, that too with a not so good team. Abramovich really needs to have patience. Football is long term and not short term, therefore should be more careful with his decisions. Well, but that's not going to happen. During the match yesterday, Stamford roared in applause in the 16th min. thanking or rather showing support to Di Matteo as the no. 16 was his shirt no. as a player.
So who is to be blamed for this? The Owner obviously. The players and fans both seemed happy with Roberto Di Matteo. It was just a bad spell for Di Matteo and I'm sure he would come out of it. Not to forget he is the only manager who took Chelsea to the perch of European football by winning the Champions League, that too with a not so good team. Abramovich really needs to have patience. Football is long term and not short term, therefore should be more careful with his decisions. Well, but that's not going to happen. During the match yesterday, Stamford roared in applause in the 16th min. thanking or rather showing support to Di Matteo as the no. 16 was his shirt no. as a player.
Now, what's happened has happened. Fans need to get over this as protests will only hurt the players and the team as a whole. They really need to give Benitez a chance after all he has the 'big club experience' with Liverpool, Valencia and Inter Milan. Recently even Cech voiced his concern by saying that the fans should give Benitez a chance. Boo's echoed at Stamford Bridge after the match versus Manchester City when they drew 0-0.
On the performance point of view, Chelsea played with almost no intensity, lacking confidence , unlike the start of the season. Manchester City on the other hand more opportunities, more shots on goal compared to Chelsea. Man City dominated possession as well. It really seems hard to gulp it down that Chelsea having players like Mata, Hazard, Oscar in the midfield failed to get a good performance at home. Two youngsters who seem to be doing well from both the teams are Azpilicueta of Chelsea and Nastasic of Man City. It's great to see some young guns in teams which have been big spenders in the last few seasons.
On the performance point of view, Chelsea played with almost no intensity, lacking confidence , unlike the start of the season. Manchester City on the other hand more opportunities, more shots on goal compared to Chelsea. Man City dominated possession as well. It really seems hard to gulp it down that Chelsea having players like Mata, Hazard, Oscar in the midfield failed to get a good performance at home. Two youngsters who seem to be doing well from both the teams are Azpilicueta of Chelsea and Nastasic of Man City. It's great to see some young guns in teams which have been big spenders in the last few seasons.
Stats
Possession
Chelsea - 42%
Man City - 58%
Shots (on target)
Chelsea - 6(1)
Man City - 9(5)
Full TIme : 0-0
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