EPL: Bassey rues Fulham’s defeat to Chelsea

Calvin Bassey has reacted to Fulham’s disappointing defeat to Chelsea, DAILY POST reports.

The Whites started the new season with a 3-2 defeat to Xabi Alonso’s side at the Craven Cottage on Monday night.

Chelsea took the lead through Joao Pedro after just 32 seconds, while Joshua King equalised for the hosts from a superb shot in the 23rd minute.

The Blues regained the lead four minutes before the break courtesy of a close range effort from debutant, Morgan Rogers.

Cole Palmer extended Chelsea’s lead four minutes after the break.

Gonzalo García reduced the deficit for Fulham in the 54th minute.

Alvaro Arbeloa’s side were, however, unable to find the equaliser with Chelsea returning to Stamford Bridge with all three points.

Bassey, who captained the Cottagers on the night, praised his teammates for their fighting spirit.

“Good fight, unlucky we couldn’t take it back. We carry on building. Thanks for the support,” Bassey wrote on X.