Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel savaged by BT Sport pundits Jermaine Jenas, Joe Cole and Francis Benali

Chelsea fell to a surprise 2-1 defeat against Southampton on Tuesday evening, despite taking a first-half lead. The Blues, who are yet to win a point on the road this season, were overwhelmed by the aggression and energy of Ralph Hasenhuttl's team. Ad Raheem Sterling gave Chelsea the lead early in the first half, but the Blues failed to take advantage of their continued dominance to extend their lead.

When the pendulum swung back in favour of Southampton, Thomas Tuchel's side were helpless to stop them as goals from Adam Armstrong and Romeo Lavia gave them a 2-1 half-time lead. FootballBarkley leaves Chelsea, Fofana to have medical and Zaha interestYESTERDAY AT 14:41 After the break, Chelsea failed to produce any major chances, and Southampton looked as likely to score. Following the match, BT Sport's pundits heavily criticised Chelsea and manager Tuchel.

Joe Cole, who won six trophies and made nearly 300 appearances for the Blues, was particularly critical. He said: «Tuchel is going to have a lot of questions to answer.» Cole continued: «It was as poor a performance as I've seen from a Chelsea side under Thomas Tuchel. I can't remember a chance in the second half.» The former Chelsea winger also questioned Tuchel's attacking organisation.

He said: «Havertz did not look comfortable.» Fellow pundit Jermaine Jenas was confused by the Blues' underwhelming display. He said: «Whatever he was searching for from the players, it just wasn't there.» Tuchel deployed his Chelsea team in a back four for the second time in as many games, but his team looked disjointed and confused. Cole went on: «They looked a bit off it.