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Chelsea suffered a setback in their second major test of the season, falling 2-1 to league leaders Liverpool at Anfield. Despite Nicolas Jackson’s first-ever goal against the Reds, Chelsea couldn't hold onto the 1-1 scoreline for long, conceding a second just minutes later. The defeat marks their second loss of the season.
Pedro Neto, however, impressed after his introduction, with his direct and aggressive playmaking a real impact on both wings. Chelsea legend Frank Lampard believes Neto's performance has earned him a place in the starting XI for their next match.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, however, remained positive, expressing pride in his team's effort despite missing several key players. Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella were both suspended, while Reece James and Romeo Lavia made their returns from long-term injuries but had their minutes closely managed.
Maresca made an early second-half impact with a triple substitution, bringing on Pedro Neto for Jadon Sancho at half-time. The Manchester United loanee, Sancho, was unfortunate not to be awarded a penalty in the first half, but overall, he failed to reach the high standards he had set earlier in his Chelsea career.
Neto is expected to start in Chelsea’s upcoming Conference League fixture, having joined the Blues for a significant fee over the summer. Pundit Tony Cascarino hailed the Portuguese international as “fabulous,” and the winger is now pushing for Premier League starts, especially with Newcastle set to visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday.