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Chelsea have spent more than 2 billion kronor on new players to take on the battle for league gold this season, but the London team’s first goal was a pure gift package from Brighton.
When the hosts tried to play from behind after 20 minutes of play, things went wrong. A desperate center from the left wing stumbled in front of the goal and was easily handled by the opposition. The German was thrown to the ground by Brighton goalkeeper Mathew Ryan and the referee issued a penalty.
From the penalty spot, Jorginho sent the goalkeeper in one direction and the ball into the opposite corner. It was the Italian’s eighth penalty goal for Chelsea in as many attempts.
Until then, the teams had been the same. After the score, Brighton was better until the break. Graham Potter’s men made their way to several solid opportunities. Steven Alzate in particular put Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to the test on a couple of occasions, but the 1-0 held at the break.
19 years devastated
Although Chelsea have caused quite a stir this summer, the player they sold to Brighton in January was Tariq Lamptey, who was the first big player. The defender was both tall and short and created big problems with seasoned former teammates.
The second half had just three minutes when the 19-year-old passed two Chelsea defenders and threw the ball towards the goal. The shot was blocked, but a few minutes later he was penultimate on the ball when the home team tied.
From outside the area, Leandro Trossard sent a shot into the far corner, which passed under Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and into the goal. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard cannot have been impressed with the team’s latest defense.
Right at the crossroads
Brighton had barely finished cheering before Chelsea took the lead again. Chelsea right-back Reece James prepared the shot and hit the ball hard on the crossbar from about 20 meters, something unreachable for Ryan. Then 56 minutes were played.
Lewis Dunk had an all-time chance to make it 2-2, but with no pressure from the edge of the penalty area, the ball bounced off the post.
So Chelsea was more efficient. After a corner kick, the ball ended Kurt Zouma. The Chelsea player tried his luck with the foot of the shot and sent a shot that went through a Brighton player and entered the goal in the 66th minute.
There were no more goals and Chelsea eventually won 3-1.
High expectations
There were high expectations for Chelsea after trading players for more than two billion crowns, but the London side had to fight hard for points against Brighton.
In addition to Timo Werner (from RB Leipzig) and Kai Havertz (from Bayer Leverkusen) who started Monday’s game, Hakim Ziyech (Ajax), Ben Chilwell (Leicester), Malang Sarr (Nice), Thiago Silva (PSG) have also joined. ). the gates of Stamford Bridge.
The first two started the settlement on Monday and did not disappear in any way. Both showed that they are players of class that Chelsea will enjoy a lot this season. .
Brighton’s new signing, Adam Lallana, lasted just under half. The 32-year-old, who played more than 120 games for Liverpool, had to leave with an injury in the 44th minute.
The next round, Brighton travels to Newcastle, while Frank Lampard takes Chelsea to Anfield to face current league champions Liverpool.
