CHELSEA fans have been left fuming with manager Mauricio Pochettino for the starting XI he named against Sheffield United.
The Blues boss dropped Enzo Fernandez from his starting XI while also naming four natural centre-backs in the team.
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Pochettino also named Conor Gallagher and Moises Caicedo as his midfield pivot, with Cole Palmer playing ahead of them in a very attacking front four.
Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling were named on the wings in support of frontman Nicolas Jackson.
There was one enforced change in goal with Djorde Petrovic making his debut between the sticks in place of the injured Robert Sanchez.
But Blues fans took to social media to vent their frustration at the set up, with many arguing that Fernandez’s passing range would be effective in opening up Chris Wilder’s team.
Writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “We’re playing at home against a low block. A game that is perfectly poised for Enzo Fernández with his passing range.
“Instead, we’re playing Caicedo and Gallagher in the pivot with 4 CBs. POCH, I can’t defend this.”
A second said: “This is the worst lineup I have ever witnessed.”
A third said: “WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?”
With the match not being shown on TV today, you can keep up to date with the game on SunSport’s live blog.
More to follow.
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