Chelsea earned a 2-1 victory over FC Copenhagen in the Conference League, but a sluggish first half and a lack of attacking creativity highlighted ongoing struggles against deep defensive setups.
Chelsea ended their three-month away win drought with a 2-1 victory over Copenhagen, but the performance left much to be desired. The first half was particularly poor, with Enzo Maresca’s side failing to register a shot on target and struggling to break down Copenhagen’s defensive setup.
A triple substitution at half-time, including the introduction of Enzo Fernández and Christopher Nkunku, sparked improvement, with Reece James scoring shortly after the restart. Fernández added a second before a lapse in defensive concentration allowed Copenhagen to pull one back, setting up a nervy final 10 minutes. While the win puts Chelsea in control of the tie, their inability to dominate lesser opposition remains a concern.
