Agüero revealed Chelsea weaknesses – Aftenposten

Sergio Aguero played with Chelsea defenders when City won 3-0. For masters from London it may be some consolation in that it is time to repair the damage.

MANCHESTER CITY – CHELSEA 3-0

At the end settlement at Etihad, swept the television cameras over the two substitute benches. On the one set Sergio Agüero happy and relaxed. Match play was replaced in the final minutes when City controlling it. On the other bench sat John Terry, disappointed, stricken and humiliated after being made a scapegoat by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

Chelsea captain was the only player who was on the field for every minute of last season when the team became league champions. In 176 games under Mourinho Terry has been the first choice. The era may soon be over. Chelsea were formerly made that could decide to close shop, park the bus and grab one point home to many of toppduellene. On Etihad was made naked.

First and foremost, one Sergio Aguero who played great, scored the important first goal, and contributed to Chelsea’s defense were split. The defensive problems Chelsea was revealed when Sergio Agüero with a feint and a jerk broke free and the score. Especially Gary Cahill was dizzy on that occasion, as he often was before the break.

But it was Terry who had out for side switch, and a bit improvement was in the Chelsea defense when Kurt Zouma was partner to Cahill. It had a lot to do with both Agüero and City gear down a few notches, and concentrated most of securing victory. It became clear when Vincent Kompany won a duel with Branislav Ivanovic to head the goal. Chelsea full-back has had a nightmare start to the season, and when he put away a hopeless bow pass, thanks Fernandinho for the opportunity and knocked the ball into the goal.

By the way behind a Asmir Begovic who was Chelsea’s best player, which says a lot about domination City, and a little about a Chelsea side who are not near the quality they kept at their best last season.

The only consolation for Chelsea is that as long as the team’s weaknesses were revealed so early in the season, it is still possible to do something about it. When I think of the transfer window still open a few weeks. On the basis of the settlement against the City is not tricky to see why Mourinho has made two attempts to grab Everton’s promising young defender John Stones. A new bid will turn up soon and this Chelsea team also need offensive inspiration.

In the last season was Eden Hazard brilliantly. He has not played up to his best in the first two matches, and pr. today is Chelsea too dependent on that he delivers games from the top shelf. Opponents have also become aware that it is Hazard which creates a lot of Chelsea’s attacking play, and places emphasis on stopping the Belgian’s game.

It succeeded City Sunday, in a match that showed that the team oozes quality day. Aguero was brilliant, Kompany the captain he was when City won gold last, and Yaya Touré were also at times so dominant that only he can be. In last season was Touré weak in top fighting, and it was clear to see that he was at times tired. Which is possible to understand for a player who has participated in five playoff of six years.

In summer Touré charged batteries, and it has made is reflected in two games where he has been dominant.

Series championship will not be decided in August. But City sent a signal that they are ready to compete at the top. Chelsea has much to repair it will be new cheers at Stamford Bridge.

Published: 16.aug. 2015 8:36 p.m.