Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has slammed Chelsea's performance in their 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City, labeling it "embarrassing". Merson believes that Chelsea "give up" when they fall behind and has questioned the decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, citing it as a "crazy" move.
The defeat has left Chelsea sixth in the Premier League, four points off the top five, and Merson thinks that manager Liam Rosenior is under immense pressure ahead of their upcoming home game against Manchester United. Merson expressed his concerns about Chelsea's ability to qualify for the Champions League, stating that it's a huge issue for the club. He also criticized the decision to ban Enzo Fernandez, saying it was a mistake to drop their best passer of the ball.
Merson thinks that Moises Caicedo is a brilliant holding midfielder but is being played out of position, and that Enzo's absence was deeply felt during the game against Manchester City. The pundit also discussed Tottenham's relegation crisis, saying that the team looks low on confidence and that their players seem unsure of themselves.
Merson worries that Tottenham might not be able to get out of trouble, especially with tough games coming up against Brighton and Chelsea. He also talked about Newcastle's current situation, saying that manager Eddie Howe should not be under pressure despite the team's mid-table position, and that the real concern for Newcastle fans should be the potential departure of key players like Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.