Arsenal Hero Keown On Why Chelsea Drew With Roma : They Missed Victor Moses
Published: October 20, 2017
Martin Keown had weighed in with his opinion about Victor Moses who is out injured and was sorely missed by the Blues as they toiled to a draw against Roma in the UEFA Champions league.
The Arsenal legend had thoroughly enthused that the absence of Victor Moses had held back the London club going forward in that game.
Antonio Conte's men who had earlier looked to be cruising squandered a two goal lead and even had to chase the game at a point.
''I have plenty of admiration for Conte as having played in that system [3-4-3 formation] myself, I never thought it could work,” Keown told DailyMail.
''But against City and Roma the back three became a five. Chelsea were so effective last season because their wing backs stayed high to affect the game.
''Now, they are just defenders. They really missed Victor Moses (on Wednesday night).
''Chelsea showed character to draw level. But they were given a good examination by Roma."
Moses who had been a mainstay for Chelsea till his injury is expected to be out for a further four weeks though.
As such, he would play no part again in tomorrow's game against Watford at Stamford Bridge.
Emmanuel Chinaza
The Arsenal legend had thoroughly enthused that the absence of Victor Moses had held back the London club going forward in that game.
Antonio Conte's men who had earlier looked to be cruising squandered a two goal lead and even had to chase the game at a point.
''I have plenty of admiration for Conte as having played in that system [3-4-3 formation] myself, I never thought it could work,” Keown told DailyMail.
''But against City and Roma the back three became a five. Chelsea were so effective last season because their wing backs stayed high to affect the game.
''Now, they are just defenders. They really missed Victor Moses (on Wednesday night).
''Chelsea showed character to draw level. But they were given a good examination by Roma."
Moses who had been a mainstay for Chelsea till his injury is expected to be out for a further four weeks though.
As such, he would play no part again in tomorrow's game against Watford at Stamford Bridge.
Emmanuel Chinaza
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