Garnacho criticised after another frustrating Chelsea performance | OneFootball

Chelsea claimed a 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers to consolidate fifth place in the Premier League yesterday.

They won thanks to a Cole Palmer first-half hat-trick before letting their foot off the gas after the break.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior introduced Alejandro Garnacho for Palmer in the 61st minute, but he struggled to impact the game.

Garnacho did not manage a shot or beat his man. He lost possession three times from 16 touches. He also lost his only ground duel.

“He has the footballing equivalent of the yips when there’s a full-back for beating one-v-one,” the Daily Mail wrote.

Garnacho desperately needs to find his feet soon. With Jamie Gittens out, he can consolidate that position on the left flank.

However, he will need to earn it with much better performances than he produced yesterday.

Pedro Neto isn’t doing much better form-wise, meaning Garnacho has every chance of reclaiming the starting berth if he gets going.

Chelsea cannot head into another campaign relying on potential or flashes of promise from their left-wing options.

The Blues need a clear upgrade in that position this summer, someone who can consistently beat their marker, stretch defensive lines, and still deliver decisive end-product.

Neto, Gittens, and Garnacho have each shown moments of quality, but none have demonstrated the reliability or match-winning consistency required.

Chelsea’s rebuild has focused heavily on youth and long-term development, yet certain areas demand immediate elite-level output, and left-wing is one of them.

If Chelsea are serious about bridging the gap to the Premier League’s title contenders, difficult decisions may be required.

One or possibly two of the current options could need to make way for a winger capable of providing penetration and productivity every week.