"Chelsea needed a result to restore a sense that things are progressing under Enzo Maresca. Instead they gave a performance that affirmed their frailties, from the absence of confident leadership to helm them in defence and midfield, to an inability to take the myriad of chances that fell their way. Estêvão was sensational on his return from injury, but beyond that nobody in blue looked sure of themselves when the ball came to them inside the penalty area."
"Chelsea were behind after six minutes. Bournemouth crossed from the right and as heads from both teams went for it, the ball landed on that of Brooks two yards out. Robert Sánchez beat the first effort back out but only as far as Bournemouth's captain, who at the second go shovelled it over the line. Chelsea have had a problem with losing leads this season but immediately they gave notice of their powers of recovery."
Chelsea drew 2-2 with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge after an eventful first half that produced all four goals. Bournemouth opened the scoring through David Brooks. Cole Palmer levelled from the penalty spot after VAR review. Enzo Fernández put Chelsea ahead, but Justin Kluivert equalised before halftime. Estêvão returned from injury and impressed, yet Chelsea displayed defensive and midfield frailties and a lack of confident leadership. The team created numerous chances but failed to convert enough of them. Summer attacking changes have not resolved the squad's problems in holding leads or finishing in the box.
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