BREAKING NEWS: coming from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea maresca left furious and ready to leave star player out for some games after star player constant terrible errors in game which nearly cost the team against crystal palace. He said “he should have come off at half time. But i decided to leave him even after talking to him and giving him instructions he couldnt flow. sorry but the reality is he was terrible and poor to watch, don’t care if it upsets him he cost us the 3 points today”. He should be sold”, “Was poor today” – Chelsea maresca unhappy with star’s performance despite 1-1 draw against no relentless crystal palace”.

Eberechi Eze’s brilliant second-half goal denied Chelsea a much-needed second consecutive Premier League victory, as their persistent issues with inconsistent performances surfaced yet again. Chelsea had recently delivered a stunning 6-2 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Noni Madueke scoring a remarkable 15-minute hat-trick. However, their return to Stamford Bridge resulted in a frustrating 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, where their lack of clinical finishing proved costly.

Against Palace, Chelsea struggled to replicate their previous attacking prowess, particularly in the final third. The team that had been so ruthless in front of goal against Wolves seemed unable to find the back of the net this time around. Pedro Neto, a key signing from Wolverhampton for £54 million this summer, was particularly disappointing in this match. Neto, who had impressed in the previous game with an assist, failed to make any significant impact against Palace.

Neto’s performance was far from what Chelsea expected when they signed him. In only his third appearance for the club, he struggled to get involved in the game. Neto registered zero shots on target and had only 22 touches of the ball, which was fewer than Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who had 41 touches. Neto also failed to deliver any accurate crosses from four attempts, further highlighting his struggles during the match.

Scott Wilson, reporting for GOAL, gave Neto a low 4/10 match rating, noting that the winger struggled as Chelsea’s attacks were primarily focused on the right flank, leaving Neto isolated and largely uninvolved. His performance was a stark contrast to his form at Wolves, where he had managed nine assists in 20 Premier League games during the previous season, despite dealing with injuries.

Chelsea will need to hope that Neto’s acquisition proves to be a wise investment, as he has the potential to be a significant threat to Premier League defenses when in top form. However, with a crucial match against AFC Bournemouth on the horizon, Enzo Maresca might consider benching the underperforming winger. Maresca will need to carefully assess his options as he looks to improve Chelsea’s attacking lineup.

During the game against Palace, Maresca substituted Neto in the 58th minute, bringing on Joao Felix, another recent signing who can also play on the left wing. Felix, who returned to Stamford Bridge this summer after a stint with Atletico Madrid, is eager to secure a starting spot and has shown promise with six goals in ten appearances as a left winger for Atletico.

Additionally, Maresca faces the challenge of integrating Jadon Sancho into the Chelsea lineup. Sancho, who recently joined from Manchester United, is seeking to revive his Premier League career and could be a strong candidate to start against Bournemouth. The upcoming international break will give Sancho time to adapt to his new surroundings, which could increase his chances of featuring in the next match.

Maresca will also need to consider the form of Mykhaylo Mudryk, who has yet to fully justify his place in the starting XI. Although Mudryk made a key pass late in the game against Palace, his overall contributions have been underwhelming, with only seven goals and five assists in 61 appearances for Chelsea.

With a lengthy international break ahead, Maresca has an opportunity to work on the training pitch and resolve the selection dilemmas that have plagued Chelsea’s attack. The break could be a crucial period for the team to regroup and improve their consistency as they prepare for the challenges ahead.