Liam Rosenior described it as a “bitter pill to swallow” when Leeds left Stamford Bridge with a 2-2 draw after Chelsea blew a two-goal lead.
The Blues’ overwhelming performance, which had them on the course of winning a fifth Premier League game in a row with goals from Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer, abruptly descended into chaos halfway through the second half.
After Lukas Nmecha cut the deficit in half from the penalty spot, Chelsea’s defence was paralyzed by Jayden Bogle, who then allowed substitute Noah Okafor to score from an empty net.
For the hosts, who have been gradually becoming into an intriguing, entertaining team under their new head coach, it had appeared to be another step forward.
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However, as two points were lost, their sudden collapse suggested a weakness in the face of setbacks that doesn’t seem to be getting any better.
What Rosenior Said About Chelsea Collapse
“Two key moments in the game that we don’t take care of,” said Rosenior as quoted by The Independent.
“We don’t stay calm. How the play gets there, we make a few poor decisions in the way we press and we give away a penalty.
“I can’t remember Leeds having a shot or a moment in the game. Some of our football in possession, our press and our energy was everything I wanted to see.
“That makes it even more of a bitter pill to swallow that we haven’t won the game.”
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