In the English League Cup semi-final, Chelsea failed to capitalize on the opportunity in the second leg against Arsenal, losing 0-1. Thus, the Blues ended their dream of reaching the final, unable to defeat their fellow countryman after two games.
Following the match, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior reacted coldly to the situation. He emphasized, first of all, that attacking pressure in the last minutes of the game always entails danger:
"If you press like that in the last minute, there's always a chance you'll concede a goal," the coach said.
Rosenior believes the team played more energetically and organizedly this time compared to the first match. That is, "Chelsea" tried to improve the game picture, but the result was still difficult.
Of course, defeat is an unpleasant feeling. Rosenior didn't hide it either. He said Chelsea wanted to go through this stage and take the next step, but the most important thing right now is not to stop:
"Lose is hard. We wanted to get ahead. But it is very important that we continue to develop," he said.
Although the coach's words suggest that Chelsea's morale has dropped, it's clear that hope hasn't been lost. Rosenior said he sees positive changes in the team: there is movement by players, discipline in the game, and overall growth.
In short, Chelsea failed to reach the final, but Rosenior's message is simple: the team must not be broken by defeat. Now, the main task for the Blues is to grasp the lesson correctly and correct it in practice in subsequent matches.
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