“I’m sorry to say, but he can no longer work under me at Madrid”- Enzo Maresca breaks £43M forgotten Chelsea star’s heart and tells him to look for a new club by January after making a terrible mistake Vs Everton yesterday
Chelsea’s hopes of securing a win on Merseyside were dashed as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Everton at Goodison Park. The Blues, under Enzo Maresca’s guidance, were left frustrated throughout the match by Sean Dyche’s well-organized Everton side.
One of the few notable chances of the game came in the 30th minute when Nicolas Jackson headed a superb corner delivery against the post from close range. The miss was all the more glaring given the ball came to him quickly, and Chelsea’s players were left ruing the missed opportunity.
The match also saw a penalty shout for Chelsea when Jordan Pickford slid in on Malo Gusto, but the VAR review rejected the appeal. Everton, meanwhile, tested Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez on several occasions, including a impressive save from a low 20-yard drive before halftime.
Sanchez continued to impress after the restart, making a stunning reflex save with his feet to deny Jack Harrison’s close-range effort. Everton’s best chance to take the lead came in the 76th minute, but Tosin Adarabioyo made a superb, stretching block to preserve Chelsea’s clean sheet.
Overall, the match was a lackluster affair, with neither side able to break the deadlock. The draw leaves Chelsea searching for a win, while Everton can take heart from their solid defensive display.