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'We might be cursed' - Chelsea fans bemoan club woes following awful loss to Fulham

David Ben 01:12 - 13 January 2023

Social media reactions as Chelsea fall to defeat against Fulham in the Premier League

Chelsea fans on social media are all saying the same thing after another stinker in the Premier League this season.

Chelsea travelled to Craven Cottage to face Fulham in the Premier League on Thursday night, January 12, 2022.

The Blues were looking to bounce back from their poor run of games having lost four of their last six matches in all competitions.

Chelsea’s new signing Joao Felix who arrived on loan from Atletico Madrid raised a few eye brows after Graham Potter fielded him in the starting line up despite the having just one training session with his new side.

The Blues started the game brightly dominating possession and creating chances.

Fulham thought they had a chance to score after Carlos Vinicius went down in the box in the 15th minute, only to see his appeals for a penalty waived off after a VAR check.

However, Potter’s men were mostly let down by poor finishing and were soon made to pay in the first period after former Blues star Willian fired home for the hosts in the 25th minute to give Fulham the lead.

Willian opened the scoring for Fulham against Chelsea in the Premier League

Blues struggled to really trouble the opposition as they were left trailing by a lone goal at the break with Graham Potter having a lot to think about as he went down the tunnel at the break.

Second Half

Determined not to go down without a real fight, the Blues started well again in the second period and got roared back into the game two minutes after the restart after Kalidou Koulibaly fired home for the visitors to level matters at the Cottage.

Kalidou Koulibaly equalized for Chelsea in the second half against Fulham

However, the Blues suffered another injury setback soon after Dennis Zakaria was withdrawn for Jorginho in the 56th minute adding to Potter’s already troubling injury list.

And things got worse two minutes later after Chelsea saw their loan signing Joao Felix see a straight red for a reckless tackle on Kenny Tete.

Joao Felix will serve a three match ban after getting sent oof for Chelsea against Fulham

Felix became the first Chelsea player ever to be sent off in his Premier League debut for the Blues.

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The hosts capitalized on their numbers soon and assumed the lead once more after Andreas Pereira assisted Carlos Vinícius in the 73rd minute.

Carlos Vinicius scored the winner for Fulham against Chelsea in the Premier League

Chelsea fought hard to grab the equalizer but lacked the cutting edge and lacked ideas when it mattered most as Fulham held on for a crucial 2-1 win against their wealthy neighbors.

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The defeat now means Chelsea have lost consecutive games in the Premier League this season and for the first time had fallen to a defeat against Fulham since 2006.

Social Media Reactions

Joao Felix saw a straight red on his debut for Chelsea

Following the disappointing loss for Chelsea on Thursday night, here’s how Chelsea fans have reacted on social media.

Awww. Shucks! Joao Felix sent off! 😂 Insanity is beginning to creep in. We have a hex placed on us. 😂
— Frank Edoho (@frankedoho) January 12, 2023

Chelsea fans should be praying against relegation & not qualifying for Europe.
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) January 12, 2023

There it is. Chelsea on route to another loss. Just cancel this season man can’t take anymore
— Conn (@ConnCFC) January 12, 2023

After that three match ban, Joao Felix's loan will now cost Chelsea $666,666 per game... 😳 pic.twitter.com/c0DKah7s0c
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) January 12, 2023

Chelsea currently the worst Prem team in West London. Yikes 😅 #FulChe pic.twitter.com/fTq3uuM8sM
— Nick Bright (@NickBrightDJ) January 12, 2023

Red card on premier league debut for Joao Felix 😭

Chelsea dun carry money go buy problem
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) January 12, 2023

Smoking on that Chelsea pack pic.twitter.com/vGdJvls5K0
— Devine Sports Gospel (@DevineGospel) January 12, 2023

Chelsea football club are actually cursed. I’ve had enough of this season
— Conn (@ConnCFC) January 12, 2023

Chelsea’s best player this season has just been sent off on his first Chelsea game. Joao Felix why 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/9paOxDpyM4
— LERRY 👑 (@_AsiwajuLerry) January 12, 2023

Joao Felix tried everything to escape Atletico, but the spirit of Atletico still manifested in him at Chelsea.
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) January 12, 2023

Three match ban for Joao Felix? One day at work and he gets a holiday he is literally milking chelsea for all they got what a guy! Pound £ Felix 😂 #FulChe
— EXPRESSIONS OOZING (@ExpressionsOOZ) January 12, 2023

A three-match ban costs Chelsea about £1.2m. Incredible
— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) January 12, 2023

For Chelsea to avoid relegation, they need to offer sacrifices to these three people and sack Graham Potter pic.twitter.com/OW4JXoxhxG
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) January 12, 2023

I genuinely can’t believe Joao Felix’s debut has gone the way it has. Only at Chelsea does that happen.

Can’t wait for 11th Feb. #CFC
— Olivia Buzaglo (@OliviaBuzaglo) January 12, 2023

It may seem as though the gods are angry with Chelsea.
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) January 12, 2023

Chelsea paying £11m to loan a player for half a season, only for him to be suspended for 3 games on his debut is truly biblical 😭
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) January 12, 2023

Bruhhh! Before it was banter now I just feel sorry for Chelsea
— Sporting King (@sportingking365) January 12, 2023

Nobody

Man U fans to Chelsea fans; as e dey pain dem e go dey sweet us 😂 pic.twitter.com/AZ7nYq0CpD
— diceyHUMAN☣︎Monaco🇫🇷 (@_qp96) January 12, 2023

Thr way Chelsea is going down we will soon discover oil
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) January 12, 2023

Chelsea is struggling against Fulham. Surely it can’t get worse than this? We’ve officially hit rock bottom. Completely desensitised now.
— Dami™️ (@TheGrandDam) January 12, 2023