2023-08-13 16:14:31
Chelsea is pushing!
The Blues are putting pressure on Alisson’s nets and Stamford Bridge are encouraging their players to push even further to take the lead.
Alisson makes a good save
Fernandez finds a superb pass to shift Chilwell who strikes following a control which escapes him a little but Alisson is on the spot.
No penalty
Finally, the VAR referees do not return to the hand of Nicolas Jackson. The game can resume.
Small miracle for Chelsea!
On a deflected corner at the near post, Jackson touches the ball with his hand which ends its race just next to the cages. The VAR might intervene.
Robertson’s cross is captured
Gakpo had entered the box and wanted to take over his teammate’s cross but Robert Sanchez grabbed the ball.
Jackson repels
The Chelsea striker is present at the near post to repel the first corner of the second period.
Beginning of the second act!
Anthony Taylor kicks off the second half. Chelsea and Liverpool are back to back following an excellent first half.
End of the first act! 1-1
This is the end of the first period of this clash which absolutely keeps all its promises. We can’t wait to find the 22 actors for the second act.
What an action from the Blues
Mauricio Pochettino’s players pull off a superb streak of quick passes forward but Chilwell can’t wrap it up.
Jota gets up with difficulty
The Portuguese international gets up very slowly, limping following this bitter duel with Levi Colwill.
authoritarian Colwill
The young Chelsea player came to stamp Jota without making a mistake. Despite everything, the Portuguese seems to have taken a blow which leaves him on the ground.
6 more minutes
The added time for this first period is a minimum of six minutes.
Big opportunity for Jackson
Sterling and James still rout the Liverpool defense to the side but Jackson fails to find the frame despite being in a very good position.
Sanchez catches Salah’s strike
The Egyptian is still lonely at the far post. He controls and continues with a weak shot that ends up in the gloves of Robert Sanchez.
The goal is disallowed!
Another VAR intervention and another canceled goal in this meeting. After Salah’s disallowed goal, it was Chilwell who had a short-lived joy. Still 1-1 in this superb match.
Chelsea take the lead!!
Incredible scenario! The Blues overthrow Liverpool in two minutes! After Disasi, it’s Chilwell who deceives Alisson with exceptional coolness. There may be an offside position.
Disasi brings Chelsea back to height!
What a first in the Premier League for Axel Disasi! The former Monegasque throws himself to deceive Alisson on a superb header from Chilwell. Chelsea picks up!
Alexander-Arnold is focused
Superb defensive gesture from the Reds defender following Raheem Sterling’s foray into the box.
Konaté is omnipresent
The Liverpool defender had a great first period and repelled almost all opposing attacks.
Enzo Fernandez et Jota avertis
Anthony Taylor does not wait any longer than that and gives a card to the two players who insulted each other. We no longer laugh with the indiscipline in England this year.
The goal is disallowed!
Finally Mohamed Salah is in an offside position on the opening of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Chelsea are still one step behind.
Salah is alone and concludes! 2-0 for Liverpool!
The Reds make the break shortly before the half hour mark. Alexander-Arnold launches Mohamed Salah who deceives Robert Sanchez in complete relaxation.
Silva saves Chelsea
The former Parisian is there to counter the strike from Salah who had plenty of time to follow up near the penalty spot.
Jackson continues well
After excellent work by Colwill on the left side, the young Chelsea defender finds Jackson who connects well but misses his shot.
Chilwell drops into the box
The Blues and Stamford Bridge demand the penalty on Konaté’s buggy behind Chilwell but Anthony Taylor does not give a penalty.
Diaz unlocks the clash!
What action from the Reds! Mohamed Salah makes an absolutely brilliant pass in the right area and Luis Diaz throws himself to deceive Robert Sanchez! 1-0 for the Reds.
Salah misses his control
The Egyptian is completely on his own but misses his control and allows Axel Disasi to step in as Luis Diaz waits for the ball.
Alisson devance Jackson
It was well played by Chelsea and the center of Reece James is finally intercepted in extremis in front of Jackson who was prowling.
The bar for Salah!
Here is the first huge chance of this match! Mohamed Salah wraps from outside the area but the bar saves Sanchez!
Konaté intervenes well
Enzo Fernandez threw himself into the penalty area and struck first, but the French defender made a superb tackle.
James gets a first corner
The Chelsea captain overflows on his side and crosses but Van Dijk is on the trajectory and pushes back for a corner.
Konaté as a boss
What a ball exit from the French defender in front of Chilwell. He even allows himself a small bridge on the side of Chelsea.
Jota steals the ball
The Portuguese striker prefers to take his chance while Dominik Szoboszlai was making a hell of a number.
Chukwuemeka takes a yellow
The young Chelsea player raises his foot much too high and touches Ibrahima Konaté. The referee gives him a yellow card.
A first attempt
It was Diogo Jota who distinguished himself first on a cross that he deflected. The ball ends up next to the goal but the Reds press hard.
Let’s go to Stamford Bridge!
The kick-off of this first big shock of the Premier League season is given! These two teams need to recover following a failed 2022/2023 season.
The start of the shock in 15 minutes
This Chelsea-Liverpool will start in fifteen minutes from now. This is the first clash of the season in the Premier League.
Liverpool start their seasons well
It’s been 10 Premier League editions in a row that the Reds have not lost in an opening match (8v, 2d). They hope to continue that streak at Stamford Bridge this Sunday.
Towards a new 0-0?
This is obviously not desired but the last four direct confrontations between the two clubs have resulted in a goalless draw following 90 minutes. End of the curse today?
Chelsea’s very young bench
Mauricio Pochettino will have to make a particularly young bench during this first game of the season. The average age is 20.7 years among substitutes. We find there the former Lyonnais Malo Gusto and the former Rennais Lesley Ugochukwu.
Chelsea starting XI with Disasi
Here is the first composition of Chelsea with the presence of the former Monegasque in defense: Sanchez – Disasi, Colwill, Silva – James, Gallagher, Fernandez, Chilwell – Chukwuemeka, Sterling – Jackson.
The composition of Liverpool with two newcomers
Jürgen Klopp has innovated in midfield and relies on two rookies for his first official line-up of the year. Here is the composition of the Reds: Alisson – Robertson, Van Dijk, Konaté, Alexander-Arnold – Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gakpo – Diaz, Jota, Salah.
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