Chelsea defender makes brutal Liverpool claim after Anfield draw

Liverpool escaped with some extent towards Chelsea at Anfield, however Levi Colwill’s feedback after the match present simply how a lot perception the guests had that they need to have taken all three factors again to London.

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Arne Slot’s aspect began brightly and took the lead by means of Ryan Gravenberch, but as soon as once more the efficiency pale badly after the opening phases.

Chelsea progressively grew into the sport and, by the tip, there was a real feeling round Anfield that the Blues had missed a chance to win.

That was definitely the view of Colwill.

Levi Colwill says Chelsea deserved extra

Talking by way of chelseafc.com after the 1-1 draw, the England worldwide made it clear he felt Chelsea had been the higher aspect general.

“We performed some actually good soccer, and we deserved three factors, however that’s the way in which soccer goes,” mentioned the defender.

The 23-year-old then praised Chelsea’s collective defending and organisation towards Liverpool’s assault.

“Defensively, aside from conceding early, I assumed we had been immense.”

Colwill added: “The again 4, the goalkeeper, Moi serving to us out – the entire workforce had been nice. We defended collectively, caught collectively, fought, and I feel you noticed that at present.”

From a Liverpool perspective, that’s troublesome to argue with.

After Gravenberch’s wonderful opener, Chelsea regarded the extra managed aspect for lengthy spells and brought about repeated issues down Liverpool’s right-hand aspect.

Liverpool’s points turning into unimaginable to disregard

Jason McAteer already pointed in direction of Curtis Jones drifting inside from right-back as one of many greatest tactical points throughout the sport.

The previous Pink argued Chelsea would naturally goal an out-of-position participant, and that’s precisely what occurred by means of Marc Cucurella’s motion and overlapping runs.

Liverpool merely by no means regained correct management as soon as Chelsea settled.

The ambiance inside Anfield additionally noticeably shifted after the equaliser, with frustration rising each within the stands and on the pitch.

That’s why Colwill’s feedback will sting supporters much more.

Chelsea arrived on Merseyside after six consecutive Premier League defeats, but nonetheless left believing they need to have gained.

Jermaine Pennant’s offended response afterwards summed up the rising concern round Slot’s aspect, with the previous winger accusing Liverpool of exhibiting “zero press” and “zero depth”.

In the intervening time, it’s troublesome to say these criticisms are unfair.