“The sluggish start, followed by a second-half spark. Long throw-ins, pedestrian approach play, even the red and white stripes. Chelsea fans had seen this film before. An unconvincing 2-1 win over League One Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday presented some alarming similarities to a disappointing 2-2 draw with Brentford in the Premier League earlier this month, as Enzo Maresca once again tasked his young, second-string side to get the job done. …”
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