Hashir: A really disappointing game. Enzo Maresca should've made changes during the second half when Fulham were going for attack after attack. One point out of a possible six against weaker teams only puts us under more pressure in challenging for the top four. Hopefully we can forget those results and move on to the next one.

The comments come despite the Blues' Premier League defeat to Fulham on Boxing Day. Chelsea initially led at Stamford Bridge courtesy of a composed finish from Cole Palmer in the

Chelsea’s Premier League title ambitions suffered a dent on Saturday, as they lost 2-1 to Fulham at Stamford Bridge. The Blues had missed the chance to go top of the table last week following a 0-0 draw with Everton.

Chelsea’s defensive injuries have continued with Colwill, Cucurella, Gusto and Tosin all set to start. Lavia is a doubt, so Caicedo and Fernandez could start in the deeper roles with four of Nkunku, Felix, Neto, Palmer, Jackson, Madueke and Sancho starting ahead of them.

"Timothy Castagne and Antonee Robinson were in the team to push Jadon Sancho and Pedro Neto back. Chelsea did look good in the first half and Fulham were just finding their feet. You can read the stats and see it was two late goals for Fulham, but they were so threatening and constantly on the front foot. That is what I loved about them.

Chelsea couldn't hang on against Fulham and are now in danger of relinquishing second place in the Premier League standings.