"They could have easily been down to nine after the latest challenge from Marc Cucurella. The Chelsea defender jumped in two-footed on Noussair Mazraoui and got a deserved yellow card. Pat Nevin said on the BBC: Madness, the concept of making a challenge like that and putting your team down to nine men is unthinkable. There's a bit of frustration from Marc Cucurella but this isn't the time for that."
"Chelsea are 2-0 down against Manchester United in the first half after goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. The Blues are already playing with 10 men after Robert Sanchez was sent off in the fifth minute of the game. They have also lost key attacker Cole Palmer to an injury. It has been a disappointing evening for Chelsea so far. Their performance has been quite mediocre, and the injuries and the red card have severely hurt their chances of getting something out of this contest."
Chelsea trail Manchester United 2-0 at half after goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. Chelsea are down to ten men following Robert Sanchez's early red card in the fifth minute. Marc Cucurella received a yellow for a two-footed challenge on Noussair Mazraoui that nearly left the team with nine players. Cole Palmer has been forced off with a groin problem, further weakening Chelsea's attacking options. The team's performance has been mediocre so far, and injuries plus the red card have severely damaged their chances. Manchester United players and home fans are buoyed by the advantage. Enzo Maresca will hope his players fight back in the second half.
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