EPL: Bassey rues Fulham’s defeat to Chelsea
Calvin Bassey has reacted to Fulham’s disappointing defeat to Chelsea, DAILY POST reports. The Whites started the new season with a 3-2 defeat to Xabi Alonso’s side at the Craven Cottage on Monday night. Chelsea took the lead through Joao Pedro after just 32 seconds, while Joshua King equalised for the hosts from a superb shot in […] EPL: Bassey rues Fulham’s defeat to Chelsea
Calvin Bassey has expressed his disappointment with Fulham's 3-2 loss to Chelsea in their opening match of the season, according to DAILY POST. The match took place at the Craven Cottage on Monday night. Chelsea secured an early lead through Joao Pedro just 32 seconds into the game. Joshua King equalized for Fulham in the 23rd minute with a well-executed shot.
The Blues regained the lead four minutes before halftime, courtesy of Morgan Rogers' close-range effort. Cole Palmer extended Chelsea's lead four minutes after the interval. Gonzalo García brought Fulham back into the game with a goal in the 54th minute. Despite this effort, Fulham could not find the equalizer and ultimately lost the match.
Bassey, who captained the team during the game, acknowledged his teammates' determination and resilience. "Good fight, unlucky we couldn't take it back. We carry on building. Thanks for the support," he tweeted. The Fulham defeat saw Chelsea finish the match with all three points at Stamford Bridge.
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