Bayern Munich suffers defeat, and Palmer attributes the loss to lapses in focus
Chelsea's return to the Champions League after a two-year absence began with a challenging encounter against Bayern Munich. The first game of the competition ended in a loss for the London-based team, but there were promising moments that could be built upon.
At the Allianz Arena, it was England captain Harry Kane who opened the scoring for Bayern, converting a penalty shortly after Michael Olise's pressured Trevoh Chalobah into an own goal. However, Chelsea's young prodigy, Cole Palmer, managed to pull one back for the home team, finishing off an excellent team move.
Palmer's goal briefly offered hope for Chelsea, but it was later ruled offside by VAR. Despite the frustration, Palmer acknowledged that Chelsea started well and had early chances to score. He also expressed that the game was a good learning curve for the team, and that they need to improve to compete with top teams in the competition.
Chelsea's coach, Enzo Maresca, echoed Palmer's sentiments. He believes the team can learn from the defeat against Bayern Munich and use it to build something special. Maresca, who has expressed excitement about Jose Mourinho's potential return to Stamford Bridge, also noted that his side committed mistakes in the game.
Benfica looks set to be coached by the former Chelsea manager, with Maresca referring to Mourinho as a 'legend, not just of the club, but of the game'. The Portuguese side will face Chelsea in the next Champions League match, which will be at home for the London team against Benfica.
As Chelsea prepares for its next match, the team and its fans will be hoping for a better performance and a much-needed victory in the competition. The return to the Champions League is a significant step for the club, and with the right attitude and improvements, they could make a strong impact in this year's tournament.
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