Southampton 2-1 Chelsea: Latest humbling against Saints further evidence Blues are in trouble – The Warm-Up

WEDNESDAY'S BIG STORIES Chelsea need to arrest this decline sharpish Ad Chelsea sit eighth in the Premier League table after their latest defeat – a 2-1 humbling at Southampton. That loss means their record this season reads: P5, W2, D1 and L2. Premier LeagueTuchel has 'a lot of questions to answer' after Chelsea defeat — Cole11 HOURS AGO They have beaten Everton and Leicester this season, drawing against Spurs and losing to Leeds and Southampton.

It is by their standards, a disappointing start. And Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel did not hold back in his post-match assessment of their latest showing. «We struggle with our focus and consistency,” said Tuchel immediately after the match.

“One thing goes against us and we struggle to find answers, we struggle to find our way back. It does not take a lot to beat us. This is what I don't like.

It's something we need to understand as fast as possible and to change. »The lack of concentration is too high." It was a stinging attack on his own players, but perhaps a heat-of-the-moment reaction? Nope, he doubled down in his post-match press conference. Chelsea reportedly in advanced talks with Leipzig over €90m defender Gvardiol Chelsea manager Tuchel savaged by BT Sport pundits after Southampton defeat «It is too easy to put us off balance, to beat us, to confuse us,» the German said.

«It is too easy. It happened against Leeds. We need to understand why and find solutions.

It is too easy to beat us.” Tuchel could have pointed to mitigating circumstances. He didn't but here they are. There has been a lot of change at Chelsea over the summer.