How the absence of Reece James cost Chelsea a 2-1 loss to Southampton in the Premier League, Know Reece James illness update
Chelsea went down 2-1 against Southampton. This was Chelsea’s second loss in the Premier League despite huge expenses in the summer transfer window.
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FULL-TIME Southampton 2-1 Chelsea
The hosts complete a first half comeback with goals from Romeo Lavia and Adam Armstrong to secure their first home win of the season#SOUCHE pic.twitter.com/jAkj1eJ7BR
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 30, 2022
The pressure is back on Thomas Tuchel, because the squad is bigger and more expensive while the performance level dropping . The West Londoners now faced a second direct defeat in the Premier League before the end of August. The arrival of Wesley Fofana will take Chelsea’s summer transfer nearly to ยฃ280 million.
However, the main concern for Chelsea this season has been the absence of a focus in their attack and with less than 48 hours left until the transfer window closes, Chelsea it yet to spend in the forward line.
Southampton vs Chelsea Match Highlights
The Blues started the game on a high note with Raheem Sterling once again registering him on the scoresheet. But the vulnerabilities of the heavy defeat against Leeds United once again reflected the same against Southampton. Romeo Lavia produced an amazing finish to equal the score. But Adam Armstrong gave the hosts a 2-1 lead just before the halftime break.
In the second half, the Blues were not good enough because no response was given by the team, which caused them to lose their second away game in the Premier League. Another bad display of the performance of the blues will be a wake-up call for Chelsea to invest and strengthen their forward area before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Chelsea was more vulnerable in the absence of Reece James
The 22-year-old was forced to stay out of the game due to illness. The absence of Reece James was a huge blow for the Blues. The right-back has been a key in the ball progression, creating chances and even scoring goals for Chelsea, and the Blues were lacking and seem unbalanced against the Southampton side.
The 22-year right-back has started in each game for Chelsea in their opening four Premier League Games. Chelsea will now face West Ham United on Saturday, September 3rd at Stamford Bridge, and it is more likely that Reece James will be fit at that point. He didn’t travel with team to face off against Southampton at all.