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Chelsea Players Hold Team Meeting Over Struggles Against Lesser Sides
Chelsea’s recent struggles against sides they’re expected to beat have prompted the squad to take action. Reports suggest the players, led by captain Reece James, held a meeting to address their issues after a difficult run of games.
The latest disappointment came on Tuesday evening, when Chelsea failed to overcome mid-table Serie A side Atalanta in the Champions League, losing 2-1 after leading in the first half. This followed a 3-1 defeat to Leeds United away from home, at a time when the Yorkshire side was in the bottom three of the Premier League.
This season, Chelsea have consistently looked stronger when playing as underdogs but struggle under the pressure of expectation, particularly against sides they are supposed to control.
Looking Ahead
Chelsea face a tough run of fixtures in the coming weeks:
- Everton – currently in top form, winning four of their last five matches.
- Newcastle United – a team that has impressed this season.
- Aston Villa – another side with strong recent performances.
For Enzo Maresca and his players, these upcoming matches will be a stern test of focus, consistency, and ability to handle the pressure against teams they are expected to beat. The meeting led by Reece James could be the first step toward addressing these recurring struggles.
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