Jamie Carragher likens Chelsea star to John Terry after 'brilliant' display against Manchester City | KIELSAF | 2024-02-18 16:08:01
Jamie Carragher has singled out Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi after he gave a 'sensible' efficiency in Saturday's 1-1 draw towards Manchester City, even likening him to John Terry.
The west Londoners dealt a blow to the reigning champions' title pursuit on the Etihad Stadium, with Rodri salvaging some extent late on after Raheem Sterling had opened the scoring simply before half-time.
Although Chelsea could not fairly grasp on to say the win, their rearguard delivered a defensive masterclass to frustrate and stifle Pep Guardiola's aspect.
Whereas it might have been a workforce effort, Carragher felt Disasi stood out, pocketing Erling Haaland in a show that even drew parallels with Chelsea's most legendary defender and skipper.
'I can't keep in mind a better defensive efficiency this season, definitely from a central defender,' stated an effusive Carragher on Sky Sports afterwards.
'Coming away to Manchester Metropolis, enjoying towards the most effective striker on the planet.
'He was sensible. He was the man of the match, I don't assume I stated it on air but he was the perfect player on the pitch.
'That was the type of efficiency you'd see from centre-backs from about 15-20 years ago.
'Now we see them more construct up from the back, stepping in, however this was a bit of a throwback.
'Backs towards the wall, throwing your self in entrance of issues, each time the ball comes in you are feeling like a magnet to get your head on it.
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'I'm speaking about Chelsea, that was a John Terry efficiency I can't give any greater praise than that.'
Terry himself was additionally gushing about Chelsea's defensive display at the Etihad and picked out each Disasi and Malo Gusto as gamers that notably impressed.
'Great efficiency,' the previous Chelsea captain wrote on social media platform X.
'We seemed strong and posed a menace on the counter-attack. Disasi and Gusto each wonderful. Sensible from everybody.'
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