Chelsea looked to have recovered under Mauricio Pochettino, but the London outfit suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at Middlesbrough (England’s second division side) in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final.

Mauricio Pochettino, ChelseaPhoto: Paul Terry / Zuma Press / Profimedia

“Chelsea” lost to “Middlesbrough” in the semi-finals of the English League Cup

Middlesbrough (12th in the Championship) scored through Hayden Hackney in the 37th minute.

Chelsea had 72% of the ball at the Riverside Stadium and had 17 shots on goal, which were defended by Tom Glover, but failed to score.

Know:

  • The return match of “Chelsea” – “Middlesbrough” will take place in London on January 23.
  • In the other semi-final of the English League Cup, Liverpool and Fulham will meet (January 10/24).