Chelsea’s set-piece coach Bernardo Cueva has every right to be fuming after his side’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal on Sunday.
Liam Rosenior’s men conceded from two dead-ball situations and saw another player sent off yet again.
Pedro Neto was the man dismissed during Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal, but Cueva was already angry before his exit.
Chelsea’s attacking play against Arsenal has been unconvincing lately! 👎
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Bernardo Cueva wanted a penalty before Piero Hincapie own goal
Chelsea also managed to score from a corner, which would have been pleased Cueva.
However, just before that, Declan Rice elbowed the ball straight at David Raya from another corner situation.
Cueva was fuming and directed his anger at the fourth official as he demanded a penalty, according to journalist Kieran Gill.
Liam Rosenior, Head Coach and Bernardo Cueva, set piece coach
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Of course, it did not matter in the end, as Chelsea were able to score from the following corner thanks to Piero Hincapie, who put the ball into his own net.
It was not enough for the Club World Cup winners to earn a draw, though, and they are now six points behind fourth and third.
Gary Neville highlighted the space Cole Palmer was getting at the Emirates, but Chelsea were not able to capitalise on it.
Robert Sanchez and Pedro Neto the only ones to blame for Arsenal loss
Cueva now needs to direct some of that anger towards Sanchez and Neto, who were ultimately the culprits in Chelsea’s defeat.
Sanchez could not live with Arsenal’s corners, while Neto picked up one of the craziest red cards you will ever see.
Despite already being on a yellow, the winger decided to lunge in on Gabriel Martinelli. He was rightfully sent off yet still remonstrated with the referee. Madness.
Who deserves the blame for Liam Rosenior’s first Premier League defeat?
Rosenior? Pedro Neto? Robert Sanchez?
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
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To make things worse, things do not get any easier for Chelsea either. Their next match is against Aston Villa at Villa Park, with Unai Emery’s side already beating them this season.
Neto will be suspended, but Rosenior now has a decision to make with Sanchez.
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