Mislav Orsic hits Chelsea on counter as Thomas Tuchel’s side suffer nightmare start against Dinamo Zagreb

Chelsea’s Champions League campaign got off to a disappointing start as they were defeated by Dinamo Zagreb 1-0. Thomas Tuchel’s side dominated the ball throughout the game and were hit on the counter-attack as the Croatian champions scored after just 13 minutes. Ad A long ball went up to Bruno Petkovic, he flicked it onto Mislav Orsic, who raced away from Chelsea’s defenders before calmly slotting into the back of the net.

Premier LeagueChelsea switch focus to Mount, Liverpool target set to sign new deal – Paper Round21 HOURS AGO Chelsea did improve slightly in the second half and put a number of crosses in the box but all were met by the Dinamo backline who performed well in their low block frustrating the Blues. Dominik Livakovic made a couple of late saves to seal the three points as Chelsea ran out of ideas. AC Milan and Salzburg meet this evening in the other game in Group E.

Champions League tables Champions League fixtures/results Champions League top scorers TALKING POINT – CHELSEA’S STRUGGLES CONTINUE Chelsea are yet put in a performance that matches Tuchel’s expectations this season and again they became victims on the road as a result of poor defending and a lack of inspiration up top. Dinamo sat deep and defender well with Chelsea only making the keeper work in stoppage time. They moved the ball far too slow in the first half and despite picking up the pace in the second they resulted to just crosses.

As for their defending, Tuchel previously called it “weak” and “sloppy” telling his players to toughen up. Petkovic and Orsic linked up well causing them issues continuously. Kalidou Kouliably was caught on the wrong side a number of times giving a way a number of fouls and is yet to settle in a blue shirt.