Chelsea followers had been left with extra questions than solutions following Graham Potter’s managerial debut.
The previous Brighton boss changed Thomas Tuchel following the Blues’ 1-0 defeat at Dinamo Zagreb however couldn’t encourage a revival.
Regardless of dominating possession and taking the lead by way of Raheem Sterling, a uncommon Thiago Silva error led to a Noah Okafor equaliser within the seventy fifth minute because the Austrians snatched a 1-1 draw.
Ex-Blues defender Scott Minto noticed indicators of promise from Potter, who utilised an uncommon, fluid formation with a daring workforce choice.
Nonetheless, Minto stays unconvinced by his former facet – and singled out summer season signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for criticism after an nameless show.
“It’s a giant disappointment,” Minto instructed talkSPORT. “You knew, the best way they weren’t controlling the sport in midfield.
“At 1-0, you management the tempo of the sport, and Chelsea weren’t doing that.
“Having stated that, the aim itself… we’ve waxed lyrical about him, however Thiago Silva. What are you doing diving in?
“He doesn’t normally dive in. I don’t know if it’s a tiredness thing.
“He dives in when he didn’t need to. Cesar Azpilicueta wasn’t tight enough, either.
“If it was a boxing match, I’d give it to Chelsea on points, but they didn’t do enough to really deserve the win.
“They dominated but Potted would give that a six out of ten. There is a lot of work to do, both defensively and going forward.
“I liked what he was doing with the system. It was difficult to read before the game but it suited individual players.
“Chelsea’s big problem has been scoring goals and Aubameyang looked a mile off it tonight.”
While there are questions over a number of Blues players, right-back Reece James delivered another exceptional performance.
And Minto recommended Potter should want he may deploy the England star everywhere in the pitch.
“Potter should want there have been 5 of Reece James,” Minto added. “He’s simply excellent.
“He’s Chelsea’s greatest participant for the time being.”
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