“Celtic Humiliates Chelsea: Panic Rises Among Fans Amid Pre-Season Woes”
Chelsea suffered a heavy defeat to Celtic on Saturday night, losing 4-1 in a friendly match at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana. Celtic scored through Matt O’Riley, Kyogo Furuhashi, Luis Palma, and Michael Johnston, while Chelsea’s only goal came from a late penalty by Christopher Nkunku.
Despite the loss causing concern among Chelsea fans, former player Andy Townsend urged supporters not to overreact, saying on talkSPORT that pre-season results should not be overly concerning. He emphasized that panic should only set in if the team performs poorly at the start of the actual season.
Chelsea had more possession during the match, but Celtic easily broke through their defense. This defeat follows a 1-1 draw with Wrexham in new coach Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge. Key players like Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, and Enzo Fernandez are still absent due to extended breaks after international tournaments.
Some fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with Maresca, calling for his dismissal. However, Maresca acknowledged the poor result but stressed that implementing his style will take time. He noted that the team is still adjusting to new tactics and that improvements are needed both on and off the ball.