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Chelsea have not downed tools despite dismal run, says McFarlane
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Chelsea have not downed tools despite dismal run, says McFarlane

From CNA · (7h ago) English

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TLDR

  • Chelsea's interim manager Calum McFarlane denies his players have given up despite a run of six consecutive league losses.
  • The team's recent form has severely damaged their chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
  • Chelsea is focused on improving performance in upcoming matches, including the FA Cup final, rather than dwelling on past failures.

Interim manager Calum McFarlane insists that Chelsea's players have not 'downed tools,' despite a dismal run of six consecutive league defeats that has all but extinguished their hopes of Champions League football next season. McFarlane, in his second spell managing the team this season, acknowledged the poor performances following an initial FA Cup semi-final win.

I would not agree with that.

— Calum McFarlaneResponding to a question about whether the players have stopped trying.

This slump marks Chelsea's worst league run since 1993. McFarlane stated that while the players are training well and appear motivated, they have struggled to translate that into match performance. He emphasized the team's focus on immediate improvements for the upcoming game against Liverpool, rather than looking ahead to the FA Cup final against Manchester City.

The performances haven't been good enough. We are in a really bad run at the moment.

— Calum McFarlaneAcknowledging the team's poor form.

Despite the league struggles, Chelsea still has the FA Cup final to look forward to. However, McFarlane reiterated that the team's immediate priority is to address their current form and meet the club's high standards. Currently ninth in the league, their slim Champions League qualification hopes depend on a complex scenario involving other teams' results.

The Leeds performance was a glimmer where we thought we could build on that but we weren't able to do that.

— Calum McFarlaneReflecting on a recent positive performance that did not lead to sustained improvement.
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