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Chelsea defender receives blame for soft defending as he lets Tottenham man blow past him

Maxence Lacroix has been criticised for his efforts after letting Spurs score their second goal far too easily. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 1:50 PM

Key Things to Know

Talk Chelsea highlights criticism directed at Maxence Lacroix for a weak challenge leading to Mathys Tel's goal.
Chelsea suffered a disappointing home loss against Tottenham on Saturday.
Manager Xabi Alonso drew criticism from observers and pundits for adopting passive, counter-attacking tactics.

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Talk Chelsea reports that defender Maxence Lacroix has faced blame following Chelsea's home defeat to Tottenham. The article highlights that Lacroix produced a weak challenge against Tottenham's Mathys Tel, allowing the forward to advance and score with his subsequent touch.

The piece notes widespread scrutiny after the loss, with manager Xabi Alonso facing tactical criticism for deploying a deep, passive defensive setup. Writer Will Faulks also highlighted a red card shown to Cole Palmer and raised questions about starting Morgan Rogers over Danny Welbeck.

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