Chelsea star Axel Disasi received plenty of praise for his performance against Manchester City on Saturday, and the centre-back will need to be at his very best if his side are to win the Carabao Cup next weekend. The defender made numerous key blocks and clearances at the Etihad Stadium - and showed he is capable of being the man to help repel elite attackers as the Blues look to climb the Premier League table. Mauricio Pochettino’s side managed to earn a valuable point away at City on Saturday, defending doggedly to keep the relentless waves of attacks at bay. Chelsea dug in to hold on to the point and move into the top half of the Premier League table. Disasi was central to the draw, making several important blocks from close range and rising highest to head away numerous crosses.

Source: Express February 18, 2024 06:14 UTC