The Blues’ away woes continued as a reminder of how far they have fallen in recent times, sparking fears of a Wembley repeat.
It’s been nine years since Jose Mourinho said he was no longer a “Chelsea circus clown” after destroying Liverpool’s title dreams at Anfield.
Demba Ba scored after Steven Gerrard slipped as Chelsea won 2-0.
But the Blues were perfect cannon fodder on Wednesday night as Liverpool continued their march in what they hope will be the perfect farewell game for manager Jurgen Klopp.
Chelsea could argue they should have been awarded two penalties for Virgil van Dijk’s challenges on Conor Gallagher and Christopher Nkunku, but they were fully executed in the latest reminder of how far they are from the best country teams.
It was another poor away performance for Chelsea, who felt soft away from home.
Blues fans have been furious at their poor Premier League performance, winning just four of their 11 away games this season.
Mauricio Pochettino has warned Chelsea could suffer another defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final this month if they repeat their embarrassing performance.
Chelsea were easily eliminated by Liverpool in the ANPHIL.
“It wasn’t our best,” said the Chelsea manager, who have lost six of their last seven games at Stamford Bridge.
“If we want to compete with them and get to the finals, we have to compete in a different way.
They were more aggressive than us. They were better than us in every way.
“Obviously things will be different at Wembley and the players feel good now because they know if they do it again the result will be the same.
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Klopp highlighted the pressure from Leenders to select the “fantastic” Liverpool star.
Whatever you want to save, Coventry Building Society can help.”We have to improve and push ourselves, we have to learn.
“We have to raise our standards to compete with Liverpool, one of the best teams in England.”
Chelsea teams of the past would never have tolerated such sights, but for the young side it was a routine occurrence.
Their only win in their last seven away games came against relegated Luton and they lost to Manchester United, Everton and Wolves as well as being beaten by Championship side Middlesbrough in the League Cup.
Things could have been worse on Wednesday night when Darwin Nunes hit the post four times, including a penalty kick.
Pochettino said their recent collapse was part of their “personality” and “character”.
“They know that if they do it again, the results will be the same.”Mauricio Pochettino in the Carabao Cup final”We have to be more confident,” he said.
Of course we are improving at home at Stamford Bridge and that was a big issue last season.
Now we have to see if we can perform in the open air. “We need confidence and trust.
When I leave home, we must perform the same performance.
It’s just a matter of time.”Liverpool’s win moved them within five points of Arsenal and Manchester City ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.
