Thomas Tuchel has now been 12 games unbeaten since being appointed coach, but his team was pushed to Elland Road on Saturday.
The 0-0 draw is a reflection of performance, leaving Chelsea fourth and two points behind third-placed Leicester City, who have one game less. If West Ham, Everton and Tottenham win their two games less, the Blues could fall to seventh place.
Leeds saw an initial shot by Tyler Roberts correctly canceled out of offside and then Chelsea came close thanks to a confusion in Leeds defense, with Luke Ayling hitting a pass to teammate Diego Llorente with the ball spinning back to the hosts’ goal. hitting the bar.
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy did well to deflect a curling shot from Roberts against the bar and had to be on alert several times after the break.
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James Robson on Elland Road
After the recent results, Chelsea may feel that it was a missed opportunity. The players seem disappointed on the pitch.
They had their chances of taking the three points and moving up to third place – but the vanguard was missing that day.
94min: A frustrating afternoon for Tuchel & Co. Too much possession, but the line of attack failed.
The first four hopes are hit.
91min: Werner tries a snapshot inside the area, but it is easily blocked.
89min: Three minutes added. Chelsea just didn’t do enough today.
84min: Tuchel to Chilwell: “Chilly – play more seriously.”
79min: The submarine is replaced while Rodrigo fires! Klick comes.
Chelsea left Mount for Hudson-Odoi in the last 10 minutes.
Chance!
78min: Rodrigo sends a header for free straight to Mendy!
77min: Exciting moment for Chelsea when Llorente’s kick dodges James and goes over the bar.
This could have disappeared anyway.
75 min: In the final 15 minutes and it’s a little bit complicated. Bielsa doesn’t stop screaming.
Save !
72min: Rudiger denied with a fantastic effort for an even better defense of Meslier. The defender from a distance.