""I think the effort was there from the boys, but we lacked the quality when we needed it with the glorious chances we squandered," said Parker, reflecting on the cup defeat. "Just like we were praised on Wednesday for a good performance at Palace, there'll be criticism because of the way we played, in particular in the second half, and the result.""
""There are always different reasons a team is selected - it's rarely the same side," said Delap. "So we're used to it, and it's part of football, you've got to adapt to that, and the best teams show that no matter who is playing, you get the job done. "I need to keep myself fit and stay in a rhythm. That's the same for everyone""
Burnley lost 2-1 to League One Mansfield Town in the FA Cup, the first time since 2016-17 the club has been eliminated by a third-tier-or-lower side. The defeat followed a turnaround victory at Crystal Palace that moved Burnley closer to escaping the Premier League relegation zone. Manager Scott Parker said the players showed effort but lacked quality, criticising the second-half performance and calling the result a missed opportunity to build momentum. Chelsea advanced to the fifth round with a 4-0 win over Hull. Since Liam Rosenior's first game in charge, Chelsea have won eight of 11 matches, and Liam Delap emphasised adaptability, fitness and squad mentality.
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