There was no problem with Chelsea’s character. Three days after going to extra time against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, they managed to find an extra surge of energy after being outplayed for long spells by Leeds.
Enzo Fernández, a World Cup winner who needs to accept more responsibility more often, was justified in accepting the acclaim after his gorgeous assist for Conor Gallagher’s late winner ensured Chelsea did not pay for their scratchy performance in this entertaining FA Cup tie.
Written by Jacob Steinberg at Stamford Bridge
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/feb/28/chelsea-leeds-fa-cup-fifth-round-match-report under the title “Conor Gallagher keeps his nerve as Chelsea beat Leeds to reach last eight”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
