Chelsea’s keeper call under fire after 5-2 PSG loss
After conceding five at PSG, Filip Jorgensen headed straight down the tunnel, appearing not to clap Chelsea’s travelling support, prompting fan anger. However, a video suggesting Reece James urged him back appeared edited.
Liam Rosenior defends picking Filip Jørgensen after a mistake sparked PSG’s late surge in a 5-2 loss. He highlights the benefits of a calm build-up, accepts blame, and says the tie is difficult but not impossible.
Wesley Fofana admits ‘glaring errors’ and risks in Chelsea’s build-up after the 5-2 PSG loss, but insists there is hope, targeting three goals at Stamford Bridge to force extra time.
Pedro Neto apologises for pushing a ball boy in stoppage time of Chelsea’s 5-2 loss at PSG. Rosenior also says sorry. Sanchez pulls Jorgensen back to applaud away fans before Newcastle and the second leg.
Chelsea and Aston Villa plan to test Tottenham’s resolve for Lucas Bergvall. The 20-year-old Swedish midfielder, currently out with an ankle sprain, is on Chelsea’s radar for Liam Rosenior’s system.
Opinion: Rosenior erred by benching Robert Sanchez for Jorgensen vs PSG, mirroring Spurs’ Igor Tudor gamble. Long distribution and experience were missed as Chelsea lost 5-2, and the tie tilted away.
Opinion: Jorgensen’s error changed the game, but Wesley Fofana struggled too, with failed tackles and being beaten by Ousmane Dembélé. Rosenior’s subs, removing Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro, also questioned.
Joe Cole and Owen Hargreaves say Jorgensen did many things well, but his risky pass at 2-2 and the fifth conceded cost Chelsea in the 5-2 PSG defeat, questioning the use of his weaker foot when playing out.
Chelsea leads the race for Brentford’s Igor Thiago after his 18-goal season. The 24-year-old praised Estevao and could bolster Liam Rosenior’s striker options amid injuries and misfiring forwards.
Chelsea are monitoring Riccardo Calafiori’s situation at Arsenal amid claims he wants to play centre-back. The Blues could offer him that role, though a move from the Gunners is described as ambitious.
Chelsea face Newcastle needing a result after a 5-2 first-leg loss to PSG leaves their Champions League hopes fading, with top-five qualification crucial for next season’s European return.
PSG punished Chelsea’s errors to win 5-2, sparked by Jorgensen’s costly pass at 2-2 before Kvaratskhelia’s late brace. Rosenior says the chaotic finish was on him as Chelsea face a steep second leg.
Jamie Carragher says Chelsea cannot compete with elite sides until they resolve the goalkeeper issue after Filip Jorgensen’s costly error in the 5-2 PSG defeat, despite Rosenior’s tactical praise.
