Former Chelsea midfielder and Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has warned that the Blues could face a tough challenge against Liverpool, especially with Levi Colwill sidelined due to injury.
Obi highlighted Chelsea’s defensive struggles, which were on full display in recent Premier League defeats to Manchester United and Brighton, matches that saw red cards shown to Sanchez and Trevor Chalobah, respectively.
“Going forward, we can score goals, we can create chances, we’re brilliant, but Colwill’s absence is telling at the back. There’s no one to cover for him because of his injury.
“We’re so weak in that position, and now, Chalobah is set to miss the game against Liverpool. We’re not in a good place. Strikers win you games, and defenders win you titles.
“We will struggle. Once we go down to ten men, there’s not much you can do again. Eight points from six games. We’ve given away too many red cards. Not good enough.”
Obi’s observations underscore Chelsea’s defensive vulnerability ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
