'Everton now a must-win' - Cole

Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole says Everton's visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday is now a "must-win game" for Enzo Maresca's side. Defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday means Chelsea are now winless in four games after a run of six without defeat prior. "Chelsea are not just there, they're just not there yet," Cole told TNT Sports after the 2-1 loss in Bergamo.

Joao Pedro of Chelsea looks dejected after Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta scored his team's second goal
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Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole says Everton's visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday is now a "must-win game" for Enzo Maresca's side.

Defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday means Chelsea are now winless in four games after a run of six without defeat prior.

"Chelsea are not just there, they're just not there yet," Cole told TNT Sports after the 2-1 loss in Bergamo.

"There are great performances and then there are performances that just fall off.

"There were spells in that game against Atalanta where they looked like a proper outfit and then they're conceding silly goals.

"And at this level you get punished. Charles De Ketelaere was unplayable at times but from Chelsea's perspective it makes the weekend [Everton at home on Saturday] very important.

"Four games without a win now, Everton coming to Stamford Bridge. It's a must-win game."

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