Xabi Alonso you are going to have to lift the project Chelsea from the foundations. They fell during their visit to a SunderlandEdit that has ended up sneaking in Europa League newly promoted from championship…and they left the ‘blue’ team without the possibility of playing in European competitions for next season.
The defeat in the final of the FA Cup before him Manchester City ‘punctured’ the first life preserver to get into Europa League by a Chelsea who has had a final stretch of the season to forget with only one victory since mid-March. Only the Burnley has worsened its four points out of a possible 24 since then.
They started the day eighth and, with the heavy defeat suffered by the Brighton —they will play Conference— before him Manchester United (0-3), they had in their power to cushion a season to forget by getting into Europa League. Meeting where, by the way, Bruno broke the record for assists (21) of Henry and De Bruyne in the same season to celebrate his recognition as MVP of the premier. Now, the reality is that everything went wrong too soon with Hume’s goal at 25′ ‘connecting’ a ‘combed’ ball by O’Nien.
Far from reacting, the Chelsea He entered the second half completely distraught and, after a great foot of Robert Sanchez in view of Brobbey hand in hand, Bad Taste They made it 2-0 in the 55th minute. He responded immediately Palmerwho has been left out of England’s list for the Worldto shorten distances. But the expulsion of Wesley Fofana with half an hour left due to a double yellow in less than 10′ he finished condemning the Chelsea.
We will have to see how events unfold in the coming weeks with the pillars of this project after being left outside Europe. Above all, when it comes to the future of Cucurella, Enzo Fernández and Joao Pedro…since they are the ones who are sounding the loudest to abandon the Chelsea this summer. has a job Xabi Alonso and it hasn’t landed yet.
On the other hand, excellent season for a SunderlandEdit who was promoted from the ‘playoffs’ last year and will play in Europe for the second time in its history. It is the feat of the season in England… taking into account that, during the last two years, no team that came from championship had managed to maintain the category.
Bournemouth is left without Champions in Iraola’s farewell
The other great point of information on this last day of Premier League was in City Groundsince Iraola could say goodbye to Bournemouth by putting them in Champions. The draw against the Nottingham Forest (1-1) thanks to the goal of Tavernier in the second half after the ‘tricky trees’ went ahead at half-time with a great goal from Gibbs Whitewhich has also not been cited by Tuchel.
They needed him Aston Villa fell to fifth place… but those of Emery They ‘ruined’ the farewell Guardiola imposing itself on Manchester City (1-2) in the Etihad. In any case, Liverpool did not go beyond a draw against a Brentford (1-1) who, finally, will not play in Europe. Bittersweet farewell Anfield for Robertson and Salahwho said goodbye by breaking the record of Steven Gerrard as the ‘red’ player with the most assists (93) in premier.
