Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has explained his side’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in their Premier League clash on Sunday.
The Blues were beaten at Stamford Bridge after goals from Jérémy Doku, Nico O’Reilly and Marc Guéhi secured all three points for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Speaking after the match, Rosenior admitted that his team failed to maintain their level after the break, despite a solid first-half display.
“In the second half, the performance was nowhere near what we wanted. There was no frustration with the first half; we were organised and very difficult to break down,” Rosenior said.
He also spoke about a controversial moment involving a disallowed effort, adding: “Cucu’s goal is an inch. I still don’t know how close it is, but they have made the decision.”
The Chelsea boss further expressed concern about his team’s recurring struggles when conceding goals.
“The reality now is there are too many times we go a goal down, and it’s quickly followed by another and that can’t happen,” he added.
The result leaves Chelsea FC in sixth position on the Premier League table with 48 points from 32 matches, as they continue their push for a European qualification spot.
