Alan Shearer has launched a scathing assessment of Chelsea's first-half performance against Manchester City in Sunday's FA Cup third round clash - taking aim at their toothless attack in particular.
Kai Havertz was hooked at half-time, having given away a penalty for a needless handball and putting in a largely forgettable performance up front, with midfielder Mateo Kovacic also making way in the interval.
Graham Potter's side are without numerous first-team stars, but after narrowly losing 1-0 to City on Thursday, found themselves 3-0 down by the interval, after goals from Riyad Mahrez, Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden.
After going into the break 3-0 down against a much-changed City side, Shearer revealed his disappointment in the Blues' performance at the Etihad, claiming that a long injury list was no excuse for the dismal showing.
'From a Chelsea point of view, that is not acceptable that performance,' the former Newcastle legend said. 'I said they needed some energy, character, all of those things.
'I don't care how many injuries you've got in your team, you can still go out and put a shift in. They haven't and it's embarrassing from their point of view.
'Going forward its been so bad. They’ve been nothing short of pathetic in forward positions. Where’s the movement? They’ve had nothing up front at all. Everything has been sideways or even backwards.
'They’ve got to give the fans something now, show they care about this football club, because that 45 minutes was not acceptable.'
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