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Chelsea 0-1 Forest: 3 Blues who let the side down in defeat

By Caden Charpentier

Chelsea's Senegalese striker #15 Nicolas Jackson reacts to their defeat on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge in London on September 2, 2023. Forest won the game 1-0. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea's Senegalese striker #15 Nicolas Jackson reacts to their defeat on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge in London on September 2, 2023. Forest won the game 1-0. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 02: Moises Caicedo of Chelsea plays the ball watched by Serge Aurier and Orel Mangala (R) during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on September 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) /

2. Moisés Caicedo

It was not all bad from the west Londoner’s record signing, but his blunder was arguably at fault for the goal that decided the contest. At 21 years old, the Ecuadoran has plenty of room to grow as a midfielder. He is one of the most vital pieces going forward for the west London outfit. That is not a question. Just sometimes, one mistake can change the game. That ended up being his own. Better days are ahead for the young midfielder.

There were times when he hustled back to make an impressive tackle, but in other instances, the opposition took the ball right under his feet. Only Jackson had more mis-controls than the former Brighton and Hove Albion man. Following an unpleasant beginning to his career in the English capital, Caicedo is forced to reset. He will travel down to South America for two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against defending World Cup champions Argentina and Uruguay a few days later.

1. Ben Chilwell

Even as someone who is a massive Ben Chilwell fan, it was clear his display against Forest was not one of quality. In just 61 minutes between the white lines, the former Leicester City defender completed just under 46 percent of his passes, the worst of any Blue. In addition, he was dispossessed the second most of any west Londoner.

Given the formation that the Argentine manager has deployed, the Englishmen just did not seem comfortable. His leadership, and dedication to the club has been remarkable. It is not a matter of sitting the player on the bench. A move into more of a traditional left back may be the solution in order to improve his performances drastically.

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Right from the off, the west London outfit attempted to find No. 21 down the flank. That try failed as his first touch let him down. The Blues’ co-captain was one of three individual’s booked as the frustration of losing the the ball got the best of him.

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