Chelsea fans have taken to social media to voice their disappointment with goalkeeper Emi Martinez following a shaky display in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Hull City. The Premier League encounter, held at Stamford Bridge on September 12, saw the 34-year-old goalkeeper struggle, with many supporters claiming he has been underperforming since his arrival. The veteran shot-stopper, who was signed from Aston Villa late in the transfer window to replace Robert Sanchez, made three saves during the match but drew heavy criticism for his role in the visitors’ second goal.
The hosts initially took control of the match, with Morgan Rogers opening the scoring in the 7th minute through a precise low strike. However, Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities became apparent as Mohamed Belloumi capitalized on a lapse in organization to equalize in the 28th minute. The situation worsened for the Blues six minutes later when Martinez failed to handle the ball cleanly. The ensuing scramble saw Semi Ajayi hit the woodwork before Belloumi struck again to put Hull City ahead. Chelsea eventually managed to secure a single point when Joao Pedro found the back of the net in the 66th minute.
Despite the dropped points, Chelsea maintained dominance in statistical categories. The team controlled 68 percent of possession and completed 479 passes with an 87 percent accuracy rate. Additionally, the Blues won 45 duels, outperforming Hull City’s 38. In contrast, the visitors managed just 32 percent possession, completing 179 passes at 70 percent accuracy. While Chelsea moved the ball well, they struggled to convert their control into clear-cut opportunities, finishing with 12 shots, seven of which were on target, and an expected goals (xG) value of 0.89.
Hull City appeared consistently dangerous on the counter-attack, forcing the issue with 13 total shots and five on target. The visitors recorded a higher xG of 1.49, missing three significant scoring chances and striking the woodwork once throughout the 90 minutes. This draw leaves Chelsea in fourth place in the Premier League standings with seven points from four matches. Having scored 10 goals and conceded nine thus far, the club faces ongoing scrutiny regarding their defensive stability and the form of their new goalkeeper. The report also notes that the two sides faced each other in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, September 12.
