Joao Pedro has apologised to supporters and urged teammates to take responsibility after Chelsea FC fell to a 3–1 home defeat against Nottingham Forest, extending their losing run to six league matches.
The result at Stamford Bridge ended Chelsea’s hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League through the league, leaving the club ninth ahead of a difficult trip to Anfield.
Speaking after the match, Pedro admitted early mistakes proved costly.
He said: “From the beginning we conceded too early which made it really difficult to turn the game around.
“We need to find a way not to make these mistakes every game.
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“This is the Premier League.
“If you concede very early, it’s difficult to come back.
“Everyone needs to look at themselves, me included, to find a way to do better.
“I feel sorry for the fans. We need to see where we can improve.”
The defeat was compounded by missed opportunities, including a penalty miss from Cole Palmer, while Malo Gusto conceded a spot-kick that Igor Jesus converted.
Pedro said the squad must now focus on consistency.
He said: “We need to improve.
“Everyone needs to step up, me included.
“We always talk to each other to find a way to win games.
“Last week we beat Leeds, this week it didn’t happen.
“We need to find a way to be consistent.
“I think the motivation is always there.
“We still need to fight for every point, every game and in the end, we can see what we can achieve.”
Chelsea’s latest setback marks their worst league run since 1993, increasing pressure on the squad as the season nears its conclusion.
