UEFA Europa League 2018-19, Malmo FF 1-2 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis

#4 Malmo score, but Chelsea hold on to pip the Swedish side

Malmo did get a goal for all their work rate

In the 80th minute, the Chelsea midfield switched off once again and lost the ball in the middle third of the pitch.

It's always important to defend with the ball as well, and sooner this Maurizio Sarri-drilled side learns it, the better.

After sustained possession from the visitors, as per plan, Malmo left Chelsea stranded as they hit them on the counter.

The ever-willing Rosenburg won the ball in the middle and under pressure from two yellow shirts, he still had a lot to do.

But he kept his composure, lifted his head up and found the onrushing Anders Christiansen. The midfielder got on the wrong side of Kovacic and with all the intent and calm, buried the ball past Kepa to reduce the deficit.

However, from there on, Chelsea controlled the game and held on to clinch a much-needed victory after the weekend's humiliation at the hands of Manchester City.