Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane expressed disappointment after his side’s 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Monday.
The defeat saw Forest take the lead in the 25th minute through a header from Taiwo Awoniyi, with Chelsea’s Jesse Derry forced off with a head injury in the 35th minute.
Forest doubled their lead in the 57th minute through a strike from Morgan Gibbs-White, with Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher scoring a consolation goal in the 85th minute.
Key Moments
Jesse Derry made his debut for Chelsea, coming on in the 35th minute for the injured Kalidou Koulibaly, but was forced off himself due to a head injury just a few minutes later.
Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White scored the second goal of the game in the 57th minute, beating Chelsea’s goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga with a powerful strike.
Reaction
‘Massively disappointing,’ McFarlane said in his post-match press conference. ‘We’re a lot better than that. We didn’t show the level of quality that we’re capable of.’
McFarlane also praised Derry’s debut, saying, ‘All signs are positive at the moment. He’s a talented young player and we’re excited to see him continue to develop.’
Implications
The defeat leaves Chelsea in eighth place in the Premier League table, with Forest rising to 12th.
Chelsea’s next match is against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge next Sunday, kick-off 4:30pm BST.
Up Next
Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge next Sunday, kick-off 4:30pm BST.
References
- AP
- AS
