CHELSEA fans were left raging after an issue with the club website left them unable to watch the Conference League qualifier vs Servette.
The Blues are fighting to qualify for the third tier of European football after a disappointing 2023-24 season in a two-legged tie – winning the first leg 2-0 through goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke.
And fans can’t even watch the games on TV, with no rights purchased for the playoff matches.
The Premier League club offered fans the chance to watch their first leg at Stamford Bridge through their website for a one-off payment of £4.99.
And, despite using the same service during pre-season, the Chelsea site was seemingly overwhelmed by fan demand.
Frustrated supporters vented on X after failing to part ways with their fiver to watch the sold-out Stamford Bridge showdown.
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One said: “Anyone else completely unable to buy the livestream? Payment gateway just half opens for a second then just doesn’t load…
“Actually mad how there was 6 pre season games to solve this issue, paid for the game yet forced to watch now on phone. Just fix the website with all of our money.”
Another replied: “App is down, can’t even load.”
A third added: “Think website having issues.”
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And it wasn’t the only Chelsea gaffe of the day.
Fans were quick to spot Raheem Sterling – frozen out and set to leave Chelsea this summer – was listed as No7 on the matchday programme squad list, despite new £54million signing Pedro Neto taking his number.
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.
Neto came off the bench in the Premier League opening weekend loss against Manchester City wearing the No19.
And he was listed as still being No19 for Thursday’s kick-off… despite starting the game in Sterling’s old No7.
Sterling previously revealed his discontent after the Blues axed him from their squad for the 2-0 loss to City.
He’s since been told by new boss Enzo Maresca that he will never play for the club under his leadership, along with Ben Chilwell.
The ex-England star is now being chased by Aston Villa.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
