Real reason Michael Carrick remains unbeaten by Chelsea

Speak of Chelsea taking their inconsistent to another level this season, will be the 1-0 shocker against Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semi-final to give Michael Carrick another result against the West-London side.

The result means Michael Carrick remains unbeaten by Chelsea after setting up different teams to take on the Blues.

The Manchester United legend faced the West-London team while managing the Red Devils as a caretaker manager, securing a 1-1 draw against a high flying Thomas Tuchel Chelsea that was challenging for the league in the 2021/22 season.

Speaking on the game, Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, expressed his disappointment following their 1-0 loss against Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

The Blues, despite their efforts, fell short against a resilient Middlesbrough side at the Riverside Stadium.

Struggling to exert dominance over the hosts, Chelsea missed crucial opportunities, notably with Cole Palmer being singled out for missed chances during the encounter.

Hayden Hackney’s first-half strike ultimately proved decisive, handing Middlesbrough a vital advantage leading into the return leg at Stamford Bridge.

Reflecting on the match, Pochettino acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, stating,

“It is difficult to talk about our performance. We made some mistakes where we were punished and they scored. It was difficult to break down and we created some chances, but we were not clinical enough.”

With the focus now shifting to their upcoming fixture against Fulham on Saturday, Pochettino emphasized the need to regroup and prepare for the crucial second leg.