Borussia Dortmund

2023 - 2 - 15

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Chelsea's goalscoring struggles 'haunt' them again (BBC Sport)

Chelsea produce a positive display against Borussia Dortmund but familiar issues in front goal come back to haunt them once again.

"They know the situation we are in and the challenges we have but it is exciting. The spirit is there in the team; we just need a little bit of luck." "We need a bit of luck maybe in the final execution and I think we deserved a goal. "It was an even first half, we managed the game quite well and had some good opportunities. The Blues' expected goals, which measures how good your chances were, was 2.14 - the fourth-highest rating of any team in this season's Champions League without scoring. They have not managed more than one goal in match since 2 November.

Graham Potter problems mount at Chelsea with Dortmund defeat - 5 ... (Irish Mirror)

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He was desperately unlucky not to score with a fine bit of skill in the opening period before his shot rattled the bar. This was the biggest stage yet for the Portuguese to show he should be an automatic starter amid multiple competitors in the Blues squad, and he came up trumps. The England international could yet lead this side to glory domestically and a lengthy Champions League run. Furthermore, Silva immediately held his hands up after the incident to acknowledge his handball. Yet despite Chelsea’s perceived superiority for long periods, Dortmund peppered Chelsea’s goal with 11 shots and five corners in the first half alone. But Chelsea were once again frustrated in front of goal as they struggled to turn chances into goals.

Graham Potter stays positive despite Chelsea defeat to Borussia ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Graham Potter bemoaned Chelsea's poor defending and bad luck after their 1-0 Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund, but insisted he saw positives.

"You always need a bit of luck but you can't wait around for luck, you have to keep working. "It is a counter-attack from a corner, we were close to scoring ourselves. It is half-time in the tie, we have to regroup. Apart from that, we were really, really good, we just have to score. It is disappointing, we need to do better. I thought we were the dominant team in the second half.

Chelsea must regroup and attack Borussia Dortmund at home ... (The Athletic)

Graham Potter believes Chelsea are still very much in their Champions League last-16 tie against Borussia Dortmund despite a “very strong performance” in ...

“It was a very strong performance from us, especially in the second half. We need to regroup and attack the game at Stamford Bridge.” Graham Potter believes Chelsea are still very much in their Champions League last-16 tie against Borussia Dortmund despite a “very strong performance” in the first-leg in Germany ending in defeat.

Chelsea's lack of No9 laid bare as Borussia Dortmund see the ... (Sky Sports)

With 21 shots and no goals, Chelsea are suffering from the no No 9 effect; Borussia Dortmund harness the power of the famous Yellow Wall; AC Milan forward ...

The only criticism that could be levelled at Leao on Tuesday night was his hesitation to cross earlier. The ball seems to stick to his feet to the annoyance of opposition defenders, who can only resort to hacking him down. And second, the performances of Pape Sarr and Oliver Skipp in his midfield. Leao uses his large frame to good effect in the physical battle, too. They will hope to do the job themselves once in front of their own fans in the second leg in March. In fact, this was only the 20-year-old's sixth appearance for Spurs in any competition. He completed the same number of dribbles (9) as every other player on the pitch combined. The decision not to enforce the installation of seats on the famous terrace for Champions League games could have an impact. That is how it felt as they repelled Chelsea's attacks in the second half, urging the defenders into blocks, pleading with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to keep the opposition out. That does not seem to do it justice when there are over 20,000 in the Sudtribune. Away from the numbers, they went toe-to-toe with an in-form Dortmund in one of the most intimidating stadiums in European football, and dominated the second half. He had a number of chances fall his way and on another night, could have scored a hat-trick.

Graham Potter believes Chelsea getting better despite loss to ... (Planet Sport)

Graham Potter believes Chelsea are heading in the right direction despite a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 meeting with ...

We were pushing at the time (of the goal) and were the better team so to concede in that manner is what we're disappointed in, but the players are honest," Potter said. "It was a crucial situation for us. That's the job."