Chelsea’s recent match saw one of their standout players heavily involved with 138 touches, yet the performance left much to be desired, as he lost possession 23 times. This put him on par with Disasi in terms of missed opportunities, underscoring Chelsea’s struggle to maintain control and make effective plays throughout the game.

Chelsea were eliminated from the League Cup on Wednesday night after falling 2-0 to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Despite beating Newcastle 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, they couldn’t replicate the success midweek.

Alexander Isak scored with a composed finish following a midfield error that handed Newcastle possession, while an unfortunate own goal from Axel Disasi sealed the victory for the hosts.

Manager Enzo Maresca deployed Disasi as a right-back, partnering him with Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile. Disasi struggled throughout the evening, highlighted by his own goal, where he failed to clear a dangerous ball, leading to a 2-0 lead for Newcastle.

Disasi’s performance metrics showed he lost four out of six duels and was dribbled past once, finding himself outmatched by Joelinton on the left. Although he created two chances for teammates, his overall performance mirrored that of captain Enzo Fernandez, who also struggled.

Fernandez’s stats revealed a poor night in terms of creativity and ball control. With 138 touches, he lost possession 23 times and created only one chance without producing any ‘big chances.’ His lack of influence was noted in the Evening Standard’s 3/10 rating, citing his ineffective leadership and limited impact.

Fernandez’s attempt at a long switch early in the match, which went straight out for a throw-in, symbolized his challenges. Like Disasi, he underperformed, and Maresca will be looking for significant improvements from both players in the upcoming fixtures.