Chelsea’s goal drought has stretched to six hours and 61 shots without finding the net. It’s a troubling state of affairs which threatens to become a part of their identity under Graham Potter.
A lot of pressure is on Kai Havertz to get his first goal for the club. His penalty was a masterclass in ruthlessness and he was involved in more than half of the shots on goal.
1. Lewandowski’s goal
It was a remarkable performance from Robert Lewandowski as he continued to establish himself as the world’s best number 9. His goal and assist set up Ivan Perisic and Corentin Tolisso as Bayern eased into the quarter-finals.
The Polish international scored twice at the Allianz Arena in a 4-1 win to take his record to 13 goals in seven Champions League matches this season. He’s now the fastest in history to reach that mark.
The 31-year-old was adamant that he wanted to leave Bavaria but Die Roten dug deep and denied his plea to join Barcelona or PSG. He is still a big part of the squad and his performances will be rewarded.
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2. Kimmich’s free-kick
Chelsea fans have been left fuming at Kai Havertz after he endured a nightmare night in front of goal against Liverpool. Havertz missed several chances to put the Blues ahead, and one goal was disallowed for offside.
Another was a free-kick that had everyone in the stadium stunned. Joshua Kimmich, playing in his first game of the season, took a long-range free-kick and curled it into the top corner.
A great start for Kimmich in a match that was dominated by Bayern, and a reminder that even the best players can hit the woodwork in the wrong game. The German striker will be hoping that he can continue to score goals for his team and provide Graham Potter with a reliable alternative up front.
3. Lewandowski’s penalty
A dreadful goalless draw with Liverpool and Chelsea’s worst start to a campaign in a decade has left Thomas Tuchel with little choice but to reshuffle his starting line-up. As expected, Chelsea had no problem plugging away in the second half and creating chances, but the lack of firepower on display was still evident as they squandered a number of opportunities in the closing stages.
Lewandowski was a key player in Poland’s impressive World Cup qualifying run, scoring 16 goals to help them qualify for the tournament as runners-up on goal difference. But his penalty miss against Mexico in the opening Group C match means that he has yet to score at Russia 2018.
4. Kimmich’s goal
Chelsea lost to Liverpool in a penalty shootout after the sides drew 1-1 at Anfield on Sunday. The Blues were knocked out of the FA Cup for a third time in four attempts after Kostas Tsimikas hit the decisive spot-kick in the shootout.
Aside from that one goal, Liverpool took 34 penalties to see off the Blues and end a run of six games without a win. That’s the most penalties taken in a single shootout by a side in English football history.
It’s not easy to be a Chelsea player when your teammates aren’t putting in the effort and creating chances. Even Lampard has a tough job figuring out what works in terms of reversing that trend.
5. Lewandowski’s penalty
In a flurry of second-half drama, Poland captain Robert Lewandowski took a penalty that was ruled out by VAR. But he was given another chance and scored to send Poland through as runners-up on goal difference.
He’s the latest in a long line of world-class talent to come through the Polish ranks, with Thierry Henry and Gerd Muller among the names in his wake. He’s a hard worker and a talented penalty-taker, who is known for his coolness on the spot and his commitment to training and fitness.
He was also a key player in the Poland side that reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2016, and has become a favourite of their fans back home, who were able to name a street after him. His goals have made him one of the most important players in Poland’s history and his career is likely to go down as a high point.
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