Chelsea Faces Criticism After FA Cup Exit to Brighton

Chelsea's FA Cup exit was marked by a 2-1 defeat to Brighton, with the goals for Brighton scored by Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma. Chelsea initially took the lead due to a Bart Verbruggen own goal, but failed to maintain their advantage. Manager Enzo Maresca faced criticism for his tactical decisions, including starting goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and his post-match comments that focused on positives. Fans expressed disappointment with Maresca's perceived 'losing mentality' and questioned his substitution strategies amidst ongoing squad injuries. Despite their elimination, Chelsea hopes to focus on the Premier League and UEFA Conference League, where they have performed better.