Another Loss As Champions League Hopes Hang By A Thread

Two late goals in an otherwise competent performance have again cost us the game, this time away at Bayer Leverkusen.

This loss means that our Champions League destiny is reliant on getting a result against Valencia in the final match.

With eight points from five games we now need to beat Valencia or because of the head to head rule draw in a game with no more than two goals (0-0 or 1-1).

This is more than achievable however great improvement is needed, now is a frustrating time to be a Chelsea fan.

We again played well today, but were again sunk by poor defending when it matters, this is simply not acceptable for a club with our ambitions.

We need to add some solidity or I fear that those without patience will be deafening in their complaints about Andre Villas Boas.

In AVB we trust (but you are testing our faith)