‘We were not efficient enough’ - Bompastor reacts to Chelsea’s victory at Celtic

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor mentioned that the outcome was higher than the efficiency after her facet defeated Celtic 2-1 at Celtic Park final evening.

The Blues fell behind to a Murphy Agnew aim earlier than Maika Hamano and Ashley Lawrence discovered the again of the online to protect their facet’s profitable begin within the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage.

When chatting with the media after the match, Chelsea boss Bompastor mentioned that the outcome was pleasing however the efficiency was means off what was anticipated.

“I knew it would be a tough game for us because of the Celtic mentality,” Bompastor mentioned. “Tonight, they confirmed a variety of coronary heart, performed with a variety of power and have been very motivated which we anticipated.

“I made the choice to rotate my squad a bit bit and generally, the gamers don’t get the identical chemistry collectively.

“I wanted a better impression from my team. I’m really happy with the three points and the victory but I’m not really happy with the performance. We were not efficient enough tonight.”

Celtic’s lead lasted simply six minutes earlier than Chelsea netted two quick-fire objectives. Bompastor was happy with how her facet responded to going a aim down.

She mentioned “That’s a optimistic, particularly as a result of we haven’t had a variety of conditions this season the place we’ve been behind. We didn’t actually get burdened in regards to the state of affairs; we have been assured sufficient to remain [focused] on the sport plan and rating two objectives.

“I think we could’ve scored a lot more but we were not efficient tonight. At least we didn’t concede more than once.”

Chelsea have been captained by Rangers fan Erin Cuthbert within the first half. The midfielder was determined to attain at Celtic Park and was inches away from hitting the again of the online simply earlier than the interval. Bompastor was happy with the participant’s efforts within the opening 45 minutes.

She mentioned “She had a very good 45 minutes, she had a great efficiency. I knew that we have been dropping a great high quality participant once I substituted her however it was a part of the plan. She did effectively and he or she nearly scored. She didn’t however possibly she is going to get one subsequent time.

“For her, having the captain’s armband, playing here as a Scot, it’ll be something that she’s really proud of. For me, Erin is one of my leaders both on and off the pitch. She is really important for Chelsea and for me.”

Chelsea are subsequent in motion on Saturday night after they face Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.