Paul Merson has expressed his disappointment with Chelsea's 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City, labeling their performance as 'cringeworthy'. In his recent column, Merson criticized the team's decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, citing it as 'crazy' and a key factor in their loss. With Chelsea now sixth in the league and four points off the top five, Merson believes manager Liam Rosenior is under significant pressure ahead of their upcoming game against Manchester United.
Merson also shared his thoughts on Tottenham's relegation crisis and the future of Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, stating that Chelsea's inability to qualify for the Champions League would be a huge issue. He questioned the logic behind dropping Enzo Fernandez, who he considers Chelsea's best passer of the ball, and expressed concern over the team's tendency to 'capitulate' when they fall behind.
Merson thinks that Rosenior is under severe pressure to win the next game and that the team is not set up to win the league. He also discussed Tottenham's struggles, saying they look low on confidence and unsure of their style of play, and expressed his worry for their chances of avoiding relegation. Additionally, Merson defended Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, saying that talk of him being under pressure is 'ridiculous' and that the team's real problem is the potential loss of key players like Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.