Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure at Chelsea received a significant boost as his team triumphed over a ten-man Leicester City to secure a spot in the FA Cup semi-final.
Marc Cucurella opened the scoring early on, easing the pressure, courtesy of a cross from Nicolas Jackson.
Despite Raheem Sterling’s missed penalty and subsequent redemption with an assist, Leicester managed to level the game through an own goal by Axel Disasi and a stunning effort from Stephy Mavididi.
Callum Doyle’s dismissal tilted the advantage in Chelsea’s favor, leading to Carney Chukwuemeka’s decisive goal in added time.
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Reflecting on individual performances, Robert Sanchez’s display in goal was marred by distribution issues, while Malo Gusto’s energetic play on the right flank was overshadowed by defensive frailties.
Axel Disasi’s unfortunate own goal raised questions about his decision-making under pressure, while Trevoh Chalobah struggled to assert influence from the backline.
Conor Gallagher’s absence was felt in midfield, exposing the team’s need for a creative playmaker. Moises Caicedo’s performance fell short of expectations, lacking the energy he once showcased at Brighton.
Cole Palmer emerged as Chelsea’s standout player, contributing to all three goals with his involvement in build-up play and finishing prowess.
Mykhailo Mudryk showed promise with his attacking runs but lacked the final ball.
Raheem Sterling endured a mixed outing, failing to convert a penalty and missing a clear chance, although his assist salvaged some redemption.
Nicolas Jackson impressed once again with his positive contribution to Chelsea’s attacking play.
Noni Madueke made a memorable impact with a late goal, while Ben Chilwell had minimal time to influence the game.
Overall, Chelsea’s diverse performances secured their progression to another Wembley showdown.
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