Chelsea fans tore into Gary Cahill on Twitter yesterday afternoon after the Blues captain put in a dismal display during the 0-0 stalemate with Arsenal.
Cahill had not featured in the Premier League since the opening day when he was sent off against Burnley. Antonio Rudiger had deputised in his absence and scarcely put a foot wrong. Yet, as soon as Cahill was back available for selection, Antonio Conte opted to fast-track him straight back into the starting side.
Chelsea fans are not happy at all, and understandably so. Despite keeping a clean sheet against the Gunners, Cahill’s distribution from the back-line was poor and the team suffered as a result.
It is difficult to see why Conte drafted him straight back into his starting eleven. What sort of message does it send out when both Rudiger and Andreas Christensen have performed in his absence, yet are shunned when he returns?
Many of the Blues faithful took to Twitter to share their discontent. Here’s how some of them reacted to the England international’s forgettable performance.
I really don’t understand why a solid back line has to be disrupted. Rudiger was brilliant in all the games.
Cahill is on a downhill.
— Sripad (@falsewinger) 17 September 2017
If Cahill costs Christensen a Chelsea career I will never forgive Conte.
— TalkOfTheBridge (@TalkOfTheBridge) 17 September 2017
CFC 2-3 Burnley
Spurs 1-2 CFC
CFC 2-0 Everton
Leicester 1-2 CFC
CFC 0-0 ArsenalGo on, I dare you to tell me which ones Cahill played in.
— . (@tacticsofconte) 17 September 2017
Cahill shouting at everyone like anyone respects him looool
— … (@SequerePecuniam) 17 September 2017
Chelsea look so uncomfortable on the ball at the back. Gary Cahill doesn’t inspire any iota of confidence.
— Dami (@TheChelseaWay) 17 September 2017
Picking Cahill over Rudiger looks like a blunder now. Rudiger is capable of playing passes quicker and the 1-2 seconds make a difference.
— #4. (@ThatMunichNight) 17 September 2017
Willian & Cahill off. Please. They’re utter trash. QPR level players.
— CarefreeDaily 🏆 (@CarefreeDaily) 17 September 2017
Cahill has started 2 games this season, 1 point. Started 3 without him, 9 points.
— Jamal (@carefreejamal) 17 September 2017
5 – FIVE points dropped for Chelsea in the games which Gary Cahill starts in the League this season. “Captain”. #CFC pic.twitter.com/dvd7F8S97w
— CFC Tweet 🏆 (@CFCTWEET__) 17 September 2017
He was really bad against Arsenal, and the sending off against Burnley doesn’t help him. He should be dropped and Rudiger og Christensen should play instead. Both of them can send a pass forwards, not just back to the keeper or David Luiz or Azpi
Yes he’s dropping a little bit but isn’t a time to blame him let the coach plan him self I think it is too early to make overcome changes
Arsenal that used to tremble when they see Chelsea…when you see Drogba, you ask him, even Mourinho. Does it mean this current squad is not good? I have to voice my grievances right here and now. It makes me fel like i wanna switch off my device when i watch… Read more »
It’s sickening to watch the guy play in that team, sometimes i feel so irritated watching him. He doesn’t trust his game and at the same time, he wants to act like a boss, but does not know the job of a boss. Chelsea should just send him packing, of… Read more »
Please fans let’s tread softly. We should not forget so soon his contributions to this club.
Cahi performance was very poor. Always Cary our ball to play. Please stop using him at least let him skip 2or3 games again and let see what will happen. Please conte.