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“He’s Playing Drunk Today”, “Might Be the Worst Ever” - Chelsea Fans Slam 23-Year-Old Star for ‘Awful’ Display in 2-1 Win over Lincoln City
Chelsea overcame a first-half deficit with quick goals from Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round, avoiding a potential upset against League One Lincoln City.
- On September 23, 2025, Chelsea came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory away at Lincoln City in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
- Chelsea fell behind due to Rob Street's late first-half goal and faced strong physical pressure from Lincoln, a League One side known for long throws and set pieces.
- Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca admitted he shared angry words at halftime, citing the difficulty goalkeepers face against constant deliveries into the box and praised a tactical tweak that aided the second-half comeback.
- Tyrique George scored to level quickly after halftime and Facundo Buonanotte netted the winner within five minutes, ending Chelsea’s three-match winless streak as Maresca said, “Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely.”
- Despite Chelsea's victory and progression, fans sharply criticized 23-year-old goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen’s shaky performance, calling it “awful” and possibly “the worst ever,” underscoring ongoing doubts about his readiness for top-level games.
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Lincoln City 1-2 Chelsea: George stars in second-half fightback
Tyrique George scored one and set up another in the space of two second-half minutes as Chelsea came from behind to beat Lincoln City 2-1 in the EFL Cup. A dismal first-half display by the Blues on Tuesday saw them fail to generate a shot on target, with Lincoln’s impressive performance ...
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C 33%
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