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The Digest:

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca did not mince words following his team's dramatic late loss to Sunderland. The Italian labelled his team's overall performance as "not good enough" after a promising start collapsed into a third league defeat in five outings, highlighting a deepening inconsistency.

Key Points:
  • Chelsea took an early lead through a goal from Alejandro Garnacho.
  • Sunderland equalized and scored a last-minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory.
  • The loss sees Chelsea drop to 9th place in the Premier League table.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca repeatedly stated his team was "not good enough."
  • He cited a lack of physicality and struggles against Sunderland's direct style.
  • The defeat contrasts with Chelsea's strong form in European competitions.
  • Garnacho's goal was a rare positive, marking his first for the club.
The result leaves Chelsea navigating a storm of their own making, where fleeting moments of quality are drowned out by a persistent failure to maintain control, raising questions about their capacity for a sustained campaign.

Sources: Goal