He notes that the absence of Liam Delap, who was injured, had a significant impact on the team.

Merson thinks that Delap's presence would have provided a focal point for Chelsea's attack, allowing them to dominate the ball.

However, he felt that Chelsea's attacking strategy relied too heavily on wingers, which didn't yield the desired results.

Merson also pointed out that Joao Pedro struggled in his role as the number ten, and the team ran out of ideas during the match.