Interim Chelsea supervisor Frank Lampard has warned it is going to take greater than an “in a single day” repair to show across the Blues’ torrid kind.
It was their sixth consecutive defeat with the Blues now twelfth within the Premier League desk, 9 factors above the relegation locations.
“We won’t change issues in a single day, however we higher get there rapidly” Lampard informed Sky Sports activities.
Chelsea had been timid at Emirates Stadium, discovering themselves 3-0 down inside 34 minutes.
Noni Madueke pulled one again within the sixty fifth minute, his first aim for the Blues, however a comeback by no means regarded on.
“This membership is an absolute mess for the time being,” former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher informed Sky Sports activities.
“It’s embarrassing for Chelsea – its like five-a-side soccer.”
The gamers care, says Lampard
Lampard pressured requirements on the west London membership are clear regardless of his aspect discovering themselves nearer to backside aspect Southampton than the highest 4.
The Blues have but to win since Lampard was appointment until the end of the season on 6 April, whereas Madueke’s strike was simply their second aim of their final eight video games.
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is in superior talks with Chelsea to be supervisor subsequent season and Lampard admits there may be a variety of work forward.
“All of the issues to make you a pleasant crew to play towards, we did – and crew can go 3-0 up towards you,” added Lampard.
“I perceive if followers suppose the gamers are usually not caring however I do not consider that.
“The lads need to do properly for this membership however they’ve to know what which means, daily, and people requirements are clear.”
Chelsea have gained simply 4 of their 23 matches in 2023 and have failed to attain in 13 of these matches.
“It is the worst run since I have been on the membership,” mentioned captain Cesar Azpilicueta, now in his tenth season with the Blues.
“We did not count on to be right here however that is the place we’re. We are the ones taking part in on the pitch and we now have to show this round.”
‘How far they’ve fallen is astonishing’
Chelsea’s stuttering run is towards the again drop of Todd Boehly’s Clearlake consortium ploughing more than £600m right into a aspect that completed third final season.
“To lose six video games on the bounce is just not acceptable for gamers of this high quality,” added Carragher.
“Consider how profitable Chelsea have been. They’ve gained 19 trophies since Arsenal final gained the title.
“To see how far they’ve fallen within the final 12 months is astonishing. It is not acceptable.”
Former Crystal Palace supervisor Patrick Vieira informed Sky Sports activities he thought Chelsea’s efficiency “did not present ardour” and added “gamers must take duty”.
Chelsea go to Bournemouth on Saturday and will drop to 14th this weekend if outcomes do not go their method.
However there are causes for hope, in accordance with former Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
“Six years in the past, we completed tenth. We gained the Premier League a 12 months later. I lived it, it is doable.”
