BREAKING: Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has launched a scathing critique of his former side after their 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich, insisting that several players fell well below the standards required on Europe’s biggest stage.
The clash at the Allianz Arena had all the intensity of a classic European night, but Chelsea’s mistakes proved costly. Defensive lapses and ineffective attacking play left Mauricio Pochettino’s side chasing the game, and Drogba—on punditry duty—did not mince his words in the aftermath.
“This is the Champions League – you cannot afford to switch off, not even for one second. There were players tonight who should have been taken off at half-time because they were not performing at the level Chelsea needed,” Drogba said.
Though the Ivorian stopped short of naming individuals live on air, reports later suggested Enzo Fernández and Pedro Neto were among those who came under his scrutiny.
Player Ratings: Chelsea’s Key Struggles
Enzo Fernández – 5/10
Operating in the No.10 role, the Argentine World Cup winner endured a subdued night. He squandered a clear chance early on after being found by Cole Palmer and struggled to inject creativity into Chelsea’s attacks.
Pedro Neto – 4/10
The Portuguese winger cut a frustrated figure on the left, failing to beat his marker or provide quality service from wide areas. His lack of influence left Chelsea’s frontline isolated and easily contained.
Trevoh Chalobah – 4/10
Chalobah’s own goal handed Bayern an early advantage, setting the tone for a difficult evening. While Tosin Adarabioyo was involved in the defensive mix-up, Chalobah’s misfortune proved a decisive blow.
Drogba’s Rallying Cry
Drogba, who knows better than most what it takes to deliver on European nights, ended with a stern reminder to the current squad:
“I know what it means to wear this shirt on European nights. You have to give everything, absolutely everything. If Chelsea want to turn this tie around, certain players m
