In the first game since the separation from coach Graham Potter, Chelsea FC did not get more than 0-0 in a duel with Liverpool FC from Jürgen Klopp.
Chelsea had more chances at Stamford Bridge and also scored twice. The first goal didn’t count because of a previous offside position, in the second half the ball bounced on national player Kai Havertz’s arm and from there over the line.
Both teams have to worry about qualifying for the Champions League. The Blues broke up with Potter on Sunday after just six months. In September he succeeded Thomas Tuchel, who is now head coach of FC Bayern Munich. Tuchel’s predecessor Julian Nagelsmann is said to be one of the candidates at Chelsea. Graham’s former assistant, Bruno Saltor, is currently responsible for the team.
Klopp has recently suffered two defeats with Liverpool and, after going 0-0, has now been waiting for a win with the Reds for three games. In fourth place and the Champions League places, the team is seven points behind. Manchester United can extend their lead to ten points with a win at FC Brentfort on Wednesday. Chelsea have four points fewer than Liverpool.
