Chelsea travel to Middlesbrough in a close-out first-leg EFL Cup semi-final. Chelsea have had a poor season with just 28 points and are in 10th place, disgrace a team worth €1 billion.
Despite a recent upturn in Chelsea's form, winning three games in a row, Chelsea suffered a surprise defeat against Middlesbrough, 12th in the Championship, with Palmer leading the attacking line and Raheem Sterling, Conor Gallagher and Madueke.
Despite having 63 per cent possession in the first half, Chelsea failed to find the back of the net, while Middlesbrough scored one goal from four attempts. There were a number of chances on goal in the second half, including Madueke's header and Conor Gallagher's sweep, but the introduction of substitutes failed to change the situation.
The final score was set at 0-1 and Chelsea's shock defeat to Middlesbrough was unbelievable. It was Chelsea's first defeat to Middlesbrough in 18 years, with Pochettino setting a record of 18 years of humiliation.
Although there is still a second leg in the EFL Cup, it remains to be seen whether Pochettino can lead his team to complete the comeback. Sorry, can you provide more details so that I can better help you?