FA Community Shield: 3 reasons why Chelsea lost 0-2 to Manchester City

Manchester City v Chelsea - FA Community Shield
For the first time in five years, the FA Cup holders lost to the Premier League Champions in the Community Shield

#3 Lack of product in the final third

Manchester City v Chelsea - FA Community Shield
Alvaro Morata looked underwhelming yet again

While the game was dominated by City's offensive gameplay, Chelsea still had a couple of half-chances. The Blues, however, could not capitalize on attacking opportunities and fell short in the final third.

Indecision, lack of coordination, and insipid shotmaking plagued the Blues' attack.

Alvaro Morata seemed unthreatening upfront, Pedro looked off-colour, while Willian's introduction in the 59th minute had no effect on the proceedings. Youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi showed flashes of brilliance on the left flank but went for glory instead of making the more prudent choices in crunch moments.

All in all, the Chelsea boss has a lot of problems to take back to the drawing board and find solutions to before the Premier League begins next week.

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Edited by Raunak J
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