Chelsea FC got off to a very hot start this season, but the last few weeks have seen a reversal of fortune. A new low was reached Wednesday night when the Blues lost 4-0 to Bournemouth, surrendering all four goals in the second half. It was the highest number of goals they have conceded in one half of Premier League action since 1996.

After the match, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri spoke to the team for almost an hour, without the presence of his backroom staff. He then did his mandatory media availability, and said he had no answers for the disaster that unfolded in midweek.

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For Maurizio Sarri and his Chelsea side, the very next match is the easiest Premier League fixture of all, at least on paper. They’ll host Huddersfield Town, the absolute bottom side and a near lock to be relegated, on the weekend. It’s the perfect match to be preparing for right now, given the disaster that unfolded yesterday at the Vitality Stadium.

Chelsea went into the half at Bournemouth knotted up in a goalless stalemate. They then surrendered four goals in the second half, the most conceded in a half of Premier League competition since 1996. Afterward, Sarri spoke to his team for almost an hour, before then doing his mandatory media availability. What’s really unique though is how he met with his players without the presence of his backroom staff.

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The midweek Premier League action that took place over the past couple of days has certainly brought some eye-catching results. Newcastle United beating Manchester City Tuesday night was a shock. The way that Chelsea fell at AFC Bournemouth, 4-0 tonight, was perhaps even more surprising.

Chelsea surrendered all four goals in the second half, the most they have conceded in one half of Premier League action since 1996. Then came an unusual and unorthodox move by Blues boss Maurizio Sarri. He spoke to his team for almost an hour, before then doing his mandatory media availability; and he spoke to them without the presence of his backroom staff.

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It was a very busy news day for Chelsea FC as 1. the January transfer window is winding down 2. they have a midweek Premier League clash at AFC Bournemouth and 3. FA Cup fifth round draws came out today.

We have a whole lot of ground to cover, so let’s dive right in.

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Chelsea FC continue defense of their FA Cup title tomorrow by hosting Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge for a fourth round clash. The current holders will host a Championship side that has won this specific tournament three times. The Owls currently reside 16th in the 24 team table, having finished 15th in the second tier of English football last season.

They are massive underdogs in this clash and that’s understandable given how the Blues have had no issues taking care of teams from lower divisions this season. The west London side has certainly had their ups and downs against top flight competition this term, but versus the smaller clubs they have been utterly dominant.

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