Trevoh Chalobah found himself at the center of criticism following a key moment in Chelsea’s match, despite the fact that the Danish goalkeeper arguably could have performed better.
Many Chelsea supporters on social media were quick to single out the defender for his role in the incident, claiming he made it far too easy for Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma to demonstrate his skill.
The frustration among Chelsea fans was evident, with several voicing their opinions online.
One fan, TheLeperLeprechaun, humorously remarked, “Mitoma has just sent Chalobah for a McFlurry there,” implying that the Japanese winger had outclassed the Chelsea defender with ease.
Similarly, Saucy_Man11 expressed disappointment, writing, “Wow.
The people’s centre-back doing very poorly there. Remind me why everyone gushes over Chalobah again.”
Others were more critical of the hype surrounding Chalobah’s performances. User prince_g00se pointed out how disappointing it was that many Chelsea supporters once viewed him as the solution to the team’s defensive struggles, stating, “Embarrassing how many of you thought Chalobah was the saviour of this defence.”
Vince, another frustrated fan, analyzed the defender’s lack of physicality in the duel, criticizing his passive approach.
He wrote, “Chalobah just let him do that.
No body contact. Bump him out of the way or just make it uncomfortable for him to control the ball. That’s poor defending.”
This sentiment was echoed by Futbol Chelsea, who appeared to have reached a breaking point with the player’s defensive lapses.
“Chalobah man……. How do you let Mitoma bring that down?? I am tired of this garbage.”
While some fans were extremely critical, others offered a more measured perspective.
One user, wcseduction, admitted that while they admired Chalobah, they never fully understood the outrage whenever he wasn’t included in the starting lineup.
They explained, “Man, as much as I love Chalobah, I never understood the outrage over him not starting.
He has not been great since coming back bar the first game.”
The ongoing debate surrounding Chalobah highlights the growing concerns over Chelsea’s defensive frailties.
While injuries have forced rotation in the backline, performances like this have only fueled doubts about whether Chalobah is the right long-term option for the club.
Although he has been a fan favorite at times, his recent displays suggest that he still has plenty to prove if he hopes to cement a regular starting role under Chelsea’s current management.
With Chelsea supporters growing increasingly impatient, the pressure will be on Chalobah to bounce back and deliver stronger performances in future matches.
However, given the reaction to his latest outing, it’s clear that a section of the fanbase remains unconvinced about his ability to be a reliable figure in the team’s defen
sive setup.
