Wout Weghorst had a first half to forget in the Champions League clash between Ajax and Chelsea.
The Dutch giants find themselves 5-1 down and down to ten men at Stamford Bridge, with their only goal coming from Weghorst, but the nightmare began shortly after the Dutchman struck.
Weghorst was a sorry state in the first half at Stamford Bridge
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Weghorst was a sorry state in the first half at Stamford BridgeCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
After the Blues raced into a 2-0 lead through Marc Guiu and Moises Caicedo, Weghorst pulled a goal back from the penalty spot.
However, just three minutes later the lofty striker was left with a bloody head when Tosin Adarabioyo caught his head with his boot after a collision.
Things then went from bad to worse, as Weghorst brought down Enzo Fernandez inside the box to concede a penalty, who converted the spot kick to make it 3-1.
Adding insult to injury, the former Manchester United loanee found himself in the book just before Estevao put Chelsea 4-1 up.
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Fans were quick to pick up on his rotten luck, as journalists reported chants of 's*** Andy Carroll' being aimed at Weghorst inside Stamford Bridge.
Luckily for Weghorst, his nightmare spell was brought an end, as he was substituted before coming out for the second half.
But Ajax's dreadful evening continued after their frontman's withdrawal.
In the 48th minute, Tyrique George made it 5-1 to Chelsea when he slotted home from inside the box.
The heavy scoreline leaves Ajax staring at their third defeat in three Champions League games so far this season.
Before tonight's clash, they suffered a 2-0 loss at home to Inter Milan, as well as a 4-0 thrashing away to Marseille.
Weghorst gave his hope when his penalty reduced the deficit to 2-1 on 33 minutes
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Weghorst gave his hope when his penalty reduced the deficit to 2-1 on 33 minutesCredit: AFP
But the Dutchman was soon in the wars with a bloodied head
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But the Dutchman was soon in the wars with a bloodied headCredit: Getty
Things then went from bad to worse when Weghorst fouled Enzo Fernandez to concede a penalty
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Things then went from bad to worse when Weghorst fouled Enzo Fernandez to concede a penaltyCredit: Getty
This already gives Ajax an uphill task in their quest for qualification for the knockout stages, while they made unwanted history at Stamford Bridge.
By conceding four goals in the first half against Chelsea they've matched a previous worst in the European Cup in 1958.
On that occasion it was against Hungarian side Vasas, and they will be hoping not to let things get any worse before the full-time whistle.
As for Chelsea, victory over Ajax would take their points tally to six from a possible nine in Europe, following a 1-0 victory over Benfica in their previous match.
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