Filip Jorgensen's long-awaited return to the Chelsea lineup turned into a nightmare at Anfield, as the goalkeeper's rusty performance let his side down early against Liverpool. Making his first start in weeks, Jorgensen failed to handle a shot from Ryan Gravenberch that, on closer inspection, was far from unstoppable.

The initial TV angle suggested the strike was a blistering effort into the top corner, but replays told a different story. The ball came in relatively central, and Jorgensen's positioning was off—he took too many steps to his right before a weak dive back to his left. It was a moment that left fans and pundits questioning the decision to start him over other options.

Interim manager Calum McFarlane was forced to turn to Jorgensen after Robert Sanchez took a heavy blow to the head on Monday. While the circumstances were unfortunate, many are now wondering if academy goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe could have done better. It's a tough break for the interim boss, but the scrutiny is falling heavily on the club's sporting directors, with Jorgensen's £20 million price tag looking like another questionable investment.

On a brighter note, Levi Colwill returned to the starting lineup today, though there are concerns about rushing him back with so little at stake in the season's final stretch. Meanwhile, reports from Nicolo Schira suggest Chelsea have held "positive first talks" with Xabi Alonso, a development that's already sparking excitement among the fanbase for what the future could hold.