Chelsea suffered a humiliating 3-0 loss to Brighton on Friday night, adding another disappointing chapter to their recent run of poor performances.

The Seagulls’ dominant display left the Blues struggling to make an impact, as they failed to even register a shot on target throughout the match.

This latest defeat only compounds the pressure on Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who was quick to admit that it was one of the worst performances he has overseen during his time at the club.

Chelsea’s Performance Slips to an All-Time Low

Maresca didn’t mince words in his post-match assessment, labeling the display as “the worst” since he took over as Chelsea manager.

Despite the setback, the Blues remain in contention for a European spot, but their recent form has cast doubt over their ability to finish the season strongly.

“It’s not the right performance that we can offer, especially at this moment in the season,” Maresca told Sky Sports. “We need to stick together.”

Chelsea’s struggles were apparent throughout the match, with Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma scoring a stunning goal and Yankuba Minteh netting a brace to complete the comprehensive victory.

The Blues, in contrast, looked toothless in attack and frail in defense, leaving fans frustrated and disappointed.

Gary Neville Critiques Chelsea’s Weak Performance

Gary Neville, speaking as a pundit during the match, was critical of Chelsea’s lackluster performance, comparing them to a “five-a-side” team.

“They looked like a five-a-side team,” he said. “No penetration, never saw them bust a gut to get into the box, make a fast run forward.”

Neville’s criticism highlights the disorganization and lack of urgency from Chelsea’s players, who failed to create any meaningful opportunities throughout the match.

Chelsea’s Struggles Continue in the Race for Europe

With this latest defeat, Chelsea has now lost valuable ground in the race for Champions League qualification.

The Blues were unable to take advantage of other teams’ slip-ups and, as a result, could end the weekend down in sixth place.

“This result, the frustration is about everything,” Maresca reflected.

“We need to do much better than what we have done tonight.” With 13 games left in the season, Chelsea’s Champions League hopes are still alive, but the team’s recent form leaves much to be desired.

Jamie Carragher Adds to Criticism of Chelsea’s Poor Performance

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher joined the chorus of criticism after the game, claiming that Chelsea had been “absolutely battered” by Brighton.

“Badly beaten, and it could have been a lot worse,” Carragher said, noting the number of saves made by Chelsea’s goalkeeper and the near-misses for Brighton. “They absolutely battered them in all departments.”

As Chelsea’s players trudged over to the supporters after the final whistle, the frustration from the few remaining fans was evident.

It’s clear that something needs to change for Chelsea if they are to avoid further disappointment this season.

Chelsea’s Focus Shifts to Aston Villa in the Coming Week

With only a week to regroup before their next match, Chelsea will need to quickly refocus ahead of their trip to Villa Park to face an in-form Aston Villa.

The team will need to work on both their attacking and defensive play if they hope to get back on track and stay in the race for a top-four finish.

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