Why was Marc Cucurella sent off against Fulham?

Marc Cucurella received a straight red card for denying Harry Wilson a clear goal-scoring opportunity by holding his arm outside the penalty area.

What were the fan protests about during the Chelsea vs Fulham match?

Chelsea fans chanted against the club's owners, BlueCo, expressing dissatisfaction with their football-related decision-making and overall club management.

Who is the new coach at Chelsea?

Liam Rosenior is the incoming coach for Chelsea, observing the match against Fulham from the stands.

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Cucurella Red Card Mars Chelsea's Visit to Fulham

8 Jan

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Summary

Marc Cucurella's early red card left Chelsea with 10 men.
Two Harry Wilson goals secured Fulham's win over Chelsea.
Chelsea fans chanted against ownership during the match.

Cucurella Red Card Mars Chelsea's Visit to Fulham

Chelsea's interim coaching stint concluded with a defeat at Fulham, as disciplinary problems resurfaced. Marc Cucurella's dismissal in the first half, his fifth Premier League red card this season, meant the team played with a numerical disadvantage for the majority of the match. Despite Liam Delap scoring his first Premier League goal for the club, two goals from Harry Wilson secured the win for Fulham.

The discontent extended beyond the pitch, with Chelsea fans in the away end chanting against the owners, BlueCo, a consortium involving Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. This occurred against a backdrop of a recent survey indicating low confidence among supporters regarding the ownership's football decisions and long-term strategy for sustained success.

This result and the persistent disciplinary issues highlight ongoing challenges for Chelsea. New incoming coach Liam Rosenior faces the immediate task of improving results and rebuilding confidence, particularly given the vocal dissatisfaction from the fanbase, to quell negative sentiment.