Six minutes after the goal and seeing little response from his team, Carlo Ancelotti has made Chelsea's first change. Sacrificed is Florent Malouda, anonymous today. Salomon Kalou is on as the Blues chase a 1-0 deficit against Everton.
Everton FC Vs. Chelsea FC: Salomon Kalou On For Florent Malouda Entering The Last Quarter Hour
The substitution’s served as a wake-up call, though Kalou, two minutes into his shift, has yet to make an impact. Still, Chelsea looks more ambitious, actually holding possession in the Everton half for a few seconds. Thinking back on the preceding half hour, I’m not sure that has happened since Howard Webb blew the second half’s whistle. As we approach full time, Everton may also be sacrificing ambition for defensive shape. Regardless, Chelsea is starting to take on the posture of the chaser.
Which is not to say Everton will be feckless. At the end of the 74th minute, Leighton Baines spotted an unlikely aerial threat, Seamus Coleman, who left over Ashley Cole to force a diving stop from Petr Cech at the `keeper’s right post. The rebound came out to Coleman, his shot blocked over the bar why Michael Essien.
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