Chelsea lost 0-1 to Middlesbrough in the first round of the Carabao Cup semifinals in the 2023-2024 season at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England on Tuesday (Korea time). Middlesbrough is a team that ranks 12th in the Championship (minor league). However, it failed to establish the pride of the first division and was dealt a blow in away matches.
Moises Caicedo, one of the highest paid players in the English Premier League, is under fire. Chelsea signed Caicedo last summer for 115 million pounds, the highest transfer fee in EPL history.
He started in the match against Middlesbrough. However, he provided an excuse by playing an incomprehensible game in the course of Middlesbrough’s winning goal.
It was the 37th minute in the first half. Isaiah Jones of Middlesbrough penetrated the right side of the penalty area. He then connected the cutback to Hayden Hackney, who was rushing. Hackney responded with his right foot and shook Chelsea’s net.
However, Caicedo became a problem in the process. He ran with Hackney during the defensive transition process. Then, it suddenly stopped. 스포츠토토
It was unusual to see him “backward” to avoid a penalty kick caused by a handball foul. The cutback broke his expectations and eventually conceded the goal without defense.
Criticism is mounting against Kai-shek. Fans are voicing their opinions, such as “What is Kai-shek doing?” “I gave up really quickly,” “How did he invest that kind of money in Lee?” and “Caicedo is exaggerated.”
Chelsea will play Middlesbrough at its second round match of the semifinals at its home ground on Monday. Middlesbrough will clinch a ticket to the finals even if it ties a tie.