"I think the effort today was really good. I don't think it was probably our best moments, but we showed if we play together then we have a good level. We are happy that we showed we're a really good team if we put in the effort and fight together. Hopefully we can win a bit of confidence from this game because next week we have a massive game."
"The struggling Blues faced the prospect of becoming the first team in English football history to lose seven consecutive league matches heading into an Wembley showpiece when they fell 1-0 behind at Liverpool. It felt bleak when Ryan Gravenberch curled home a sixth-minute opener, but Chelsea hit back to level when Enzo Fernandez's free-kick drifted in."
"Simply put, McFarlane needed to stop the bleeding and did so with a performance that had his side applauded off by the away support at Anfield. It may also have revealed a potential approach to take into a season-defining game against City, even if Pep Guardiola's side will start as favourites. McFarlane lined Chelsea up in a back three for the first time during his interim spell, and for only the fourth time overall this season."
Chelsea faced a bleak run of Premier League results and went behind early at Liverpool when Ryan Gravenberch scored in the sixth minute. Enzo Fernandez’s free-kick was converted to level the match, and Chelsea’s response helped them avoid further damage to their season. Marc Cucurella praised the team’s effort, saying they were not at their best but proved they could reach a good level when playing together and fighting as a unit. The result came amid wider struggles, including losing the Champions League race and managerial change. Interim head coach Calum McFarlane used a back three for the first time in his spell, aiming to stop the bleeding and shape a tactical approach for the FA Cup final.
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