CHELSEA were BOOED off at half-time following a dire first-half display against Swiss side Servette at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues were yet again underwhelming – but this time in their Uefa Conference League first-leg play-off clash.
Sections of Chelsea fans resorted to booing their own players as they headed for the tunnel with the score then goalless.
Enzo Maresca sent all eight players in his outfield bench to warm up just before half-time.
That was a measure of how bad they had been.
Servette were the better side in the opening 45, enjoying 10 shots to Chelsea’s four.
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Marc Guiu, 18, had missed the Blues’ best chance inside the opening seconds, sliding along the glass in an attempt to put away a header for his first Chelsea goal.
And fans were less than impressed with the display that they had witnessed after the whistle signalled the end of the first half.
Chelsea were subsequently awarded a penalty, put away by Christopher Nkunku in the 50th minute.
But online fans remained fuming, with one writing: “Chelsea struggling against this Servette side?”
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A second said: “We’ve had to rely on a penalty to get on the score sheet. I’m fed up!”
A third added: “How much are the team’s worth? Chelsea have spent billions.”
Chelsea ratings vs Servette
CHELSEA sealed their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca as they beat Swiss minnows Servette.
Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke got the second-half goals to give the Blues a commanding lead in their Uefa Conference League play-off double header.
But it was far from convincing with Chelsea BOOED OFF at half-time.
Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Rosser rated the Blues stars…
Filip Jorgensen – 7
Made some very smart saves – especially late on as the visitors caused problems and came close to finding a goal to get back in.
Axel Disasi – 6
Kept things quiet down Chelsea’s right hand side having been started out of position at right-back. The Frenchman did not offer much going forwards but was more than solid enough defensively.
Tosin Adarabioyo – 6
An assured first start for the club since joining from Fulham on a free transfer. The defender was not caused any real problems and dominated in the air – a big reason Chelsea decided to snap him up.
Benoit Badiashile – 6
Solid enough defensively but looked awkward on the ball at times, especially when Chelsea were trying to pick a way through a solid midfield.
Renato Veiga – 5
Was given the task of moving inside from left-back and looked to struggle a lot at points, losing the ball cheaply on half way at one stage.
Moises Caicedo – 5
The midfielder was sent out in the holding role and hardly helped defensively by having Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Nkunku, a striker, ahead of him. Struggled to get a grip of midfield and dictate the game.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7
A very encouraging full debut for the summer signing – neat and positive on the ball and created some good chances for those ahead of him.
Pedro Neto – 6
A first start for his new club and the winger made some very encouraging runs down the right hand side. Will take time to settle but looks a very good option.
Christopher Nkunku – 6
Rather fortunate to win the penalty as it looked a touch harsh but stepped up and converted well.
Mykhailo Mudryk – 4
The definition of all bark, no bite. The Ukrainian winger has pace to burn and a huge bag of tricks but neither help him make any significant impact on games.
Continuing to play like that and Raheem Sterling might have a future here after all.
Marc Guiu – 6
Missed an absolute sitter to score his first goal for Chelsea.
After working so hard through the first half, Guiu turned a tap in into a howler when putting what should have been an easy finish straight at the scrambling Servette keeper.
Chelsea should’ve been 2-0 up in the 52nd minute, after Guiu – who was playing his first full debut – missed another SITTER.
Guiu, closed down the Servette goalkeeper Jeremy Frick but then completely miss-kicked the finish when presented with an open goal.
But Noni Madueke polished things off for the home side with a blistering shot after a tidy ball from Enzo Fernandez in the 76th minute.
Meanwhile, tensions rose before the match when away fans clashed with police outside Stamford Bridge.
And new £42.7m signing Joao Felix, 24, was also unveiled to the home supporters before kick-off.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
