Chelsea's two-goal slip and a 2-2 heartbreak: Bournemouth deny three points

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Fofana believes Chelsea wasted a precious chance to claim all three points in their duel with Bournemouth.

The Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana acknowledged the 2-2 draw was hard to swallow after the game, which kept him fifth in the table on goal difference with Manchester United.

He said his side paid for similar errors late on, and that they remain in a position where every point matters.

He said the game was tough and complex; they gave their all, but conceding twice in the same way makes life harder at this level. They didn't manage the second half well, created chances but didn't score, which made the task harder.

He added that the performance overall was solid despite the result, insisting they must stay the course and hope for a brighter future.

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On the two goals, he noted they came in the same fashion—first touch, first-time shot. He stressed the error wasn't down to a single player; everyone must do better, and they need to analyze what happened to learn how to seal games and finish chances when they come.

Asked whether the draw was a squandered opportunity, he replied that of course it was; not winning means wasted chances. They left with one point tonight, which is hard, and they need January to bring more wins; the season isn't over yet, so they must keep working.

He finished by noting the team’s young age: they're close to the level they want to be, but still miss some small details; they're a young side, but must grow up.

Punchline: Chelsea’s new motto—good vibes, bad finishing.

Punchline 2: If patience is a virtue, Chelsea is fasting.