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_Chelsea Crashes Out of Carabao Cup: Newcastle Capitalizes on Defensive Blunders_
London, England – Chelsea’s Carabao Cup campaign ended in disappointment as Newcastle United secured a 2-0 victory, exposing the Blues’ defensive vulnerabilities.
_Chelsea Player Ratings:_
1. Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK) – 5/10
– Helpless for both goals.
2. Reece James (RB) – 6/10
– Solid defensively, but limited attacking impact.
3. Benoit Badiashile (CB) – 3/10
– Costly error led to Newcastle’s opener.
4. Axel Disasi (CB) – 3/10
– Struggled with aerial battles, culpable for second goal.
5. Marc Cucurella (LB) – 5/10
– Failed to provide width and support.
6. Jorginho (DM) – 6/10
– Controlled midfield, but lacked creativity.
7. Mateo Kovacic (CM) – 6/10
– Worked tirelessly, but ineffective in attack.
8. Mason Mount (AM) – 5/10
– Struggled to create chances.
9. Raheem Sterling (LW) – 5/10
– Quiet performance.
10. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (ST) – 4/10
– Isolated and ineffective.
_Newcastle Player Ratings:_
1. Nick Pope (GK) – 8/10
– Commanding performance.
2. Kieran Trippier (RB) – 8/10
– Solid defensively, delivered quality crosses.
3. Fabian Schär (CB) – 8/10
– Dominant aerially.
4. Sven Botman (CB) – 8/10
– Composed and effective.
5. Dan Burn (LB) – 7/10
– Supported attacks.
_Goals:_
– Alexander Isak (45′)
– Miguel Almirón (67′)
_Key Statistics:_
– Possession: Chelsea 58%, Newcastle 42%
– Shots on target: Newcastle 6, Chelsea 3
– Corners: Chelsea 7, Newcastle 4
_Post-Match Reactions:_
– Graham Potter: “Disappointed with defensive errors.”
– Eddie Howe: “Proud of the team’s resilience.”
_Carabao Cup Quarterfinal Draw:_
– Newcastle United will face…
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