Frank Leboeuf Identifies Chelsea Star Who Disappointed Him in Draw Against Man City
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf claims Malo Gusto made him’sad’ during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad.
Chelsea led 1-0 until the 83rd minute thanks to Raheem Sterling’s first-half goal, when Rodri equalised for Pep Guardiola’s side.
While Leboeuf was pleased with Blues right-back Gusto’s performance, he was disappointed by his poor delivery to Nicolas Jackson in the 23rd minute.
Chelsea had a great opportunity to score when Cole Palmer released Gusto down the right, but his cross to Jackson was far from perfect, allowing Ederson to rush from his line and make a crucial save, potentially denying Chelsea a two-goal lead at the break.
Reminiscing on his old club’s point at the Etihad, Leboeuf told ESPN: “I wasn’t expecting that performance.
“Axel Disasi was absolutely fantastic as was Malo Gusto on the right side. Ben Chilwell in the second half was also very good.
“What about Nicolas Jackson in the first half. He had two chances. It’s sad Malo Gusto doesn’t give him the ball in the first half because Chelsea could have been leading 2-0 at half-time.
“It’s the thing I’m most surprised about in that game because I wasn’t expecting Chelsea at that level.
“Yes, Man City were not that good, compared to what they can offer. But a big part is because of the tactics Chelsea made, how they played and the quality they used on the ball.
“Chelsea did very well and looked like a team who could make the top four. It is too late now of course but they are building something good. It’s going the right way.”
Frank Leboeuf Identifies Chelsea Star Who Disappointed Him in Draw Against Man City