“DISASTER in Qatar! Chelsea HUMILIATED by Flamengo – Nicolas Jackson’s Shocking Red Card & Sanchez’s Blunder Fuel Fan Outrage!”
Here’s a detailed look at Chelsea’s player ratings vs Flamengo, highlighting the disastrous second-half collapse and Nicolas Jackson’s red card, all in the context of key performance issues.
🔥 Match Summary
Chelsea led 1–0 at half-time thanks to Pedro Neto. However, a six-minute lapse in the second half turned the tide—Flamengo struck back through Bruno Henrique and Danilo, then Nicolas Jackson was sent off just four minutes after his introduction for a dangerous stamp on Ayrton Lucas. Flamengo sealed it with a late goal from Wallace Yan .
⭐ Player Ratings Overview
🧤 Goalkeeper
- Robert Sánchez: Mixed reviews—rated 5 (Sun), 6 (Standard), praised for routine saves but criticized for poor positioning on goals .
🛡 Defense
- Malo Gusto: 5 or 4; started well but faded, beaten easily on the equalizer .
- Trevoh Chalobah: 6 or 5.7; credited with key blocks but defense disintegrated .
- Levi Colwill: Steady early (5–6.5), but struggled in second half .
- Marc Cucurella: Steady but unspectacular (5); offered few attacking threat.
⚙ Midfield
- Reece James: Functional yet error-prone (4–5) .
- Moises Caicedo: Hard-working but limited (4–5), early booking.
- Enzo Fernández: Quiet display (4–6.4) .
🎯 Attackers
- Cole Palmer: Largely invisible, rated between 4–5 .
- Pedro Neto: Only bright spark—rated highly (7–8) for his goal and energy .
- Liam Delap: Workmanlike debut—rated 5–6, held up play .
🚩 Substitutes
- Nicolas Jackson: Sent off 4 minutes after coming on, earning ratings from 0 to 2; widely denounced as “reckless” and “embarrassing” .
- Romeo Lavia: Quiet cameo (4–6.6) .
- Noni Madueke: Small positive impact (5–7) .
🗣 Fan Reaction (Reddit)
Some harsh sentiments on Jackson:
“Complete head loss in the last 10 mins Jesus Christ wtf happened”
“Jackson just hold my beer‑ed his all‑time dumbass record against Newcastle.”
“He got more red cards in last 4 games played… Absolutely unacceptable.”
⚠ Key Takeaways
- Disciplinary crisis: Jackson’s second red in weeks threatens his role and Chelsea’s rotation.
- Defensive woes: Growth needed in decision-making post-break.
- Support for manager: Enzo Maresca faces pressure to fix tactical disunity.
- Pedro Neto’s form: Solid hold amid overall collapse.
📊 Final Player Ratings (aggregated)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Pedro Neto | 7–8 |
| Trevoh Chalobah | 5–6.5 |
| Levi Colwill | 5–6.5 |
| Robert Sánchez | 5–6 |
| Others (James, Palmer, Caicedo…) | 4–5 |
📰 What’s Next?
Chelsea must bounce back in their next group match vs Espérance de Tunis to stay in contention for knockout rounds.