Hasselbaink: Chelsea’s Goodison Park Draw Signifies Progress

Former Blues forward Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink asserts that securing a point during Chelsea’s most recent visit to Goodison Park demonstrates the team’s “progression.” This particular venue has presented challenges for Chelsea historically, with the club achieving victories in only two of their last 11 appearances there and suffering a decisive 2-0 defeat under Mauricio Pochettino during the previous season. Enzo Maresca’s squad forfeited the chance to briefly ascend to the top of the Premier League standings for several hours before Liverpool’s subsequent victory over Tottenham on Sunday, yet they successfully extended their undefeated streak across all competitions to 12 matches. “Chelsea will feel how far they have come,” Hasselbaink communicated during BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast. “To go to Everton having the expectation they will win and drawing, keeping a clean sheet and being disappointed shows that.”If you analyse it at the beginning of the season and say ‘this is what Chelsea are going to do’ you would think there is no chance they would be where they are.”In a way it is progression. Playing there in very difficult circumstances with the wind and the rain. Everton is always a difficult place to go no matter their position in the league.”To keep a clean sheet – you have to score goals but nevertheless they have gone there and set out that they are not going to lose, they will leave with at least a point, and that is not a bad thing.”Chelsea at the moment are feeling good and working really hard for each other.” The complete discussion is available for listening starting at 08:46 on BBC Sounds. Sandi Toksvig’s program features Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Opportunities exist to sing along to tracks by Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble have returned for the celebratory events at Longleat Safari Park. Topics range from microplastics in the air, soil, and waterways to the volume of food waste during this period. © 2024 BBC. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the material found on external websites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available.