Former England striker Lianne Sanderson says “questions will be asked” of Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor after a disjointed performance saw the Blues stumble to a draw against FC Twente in their Champions League opener.

Chelsea’s Women’s Champions League campaign began on a disappointing note as they were held to a draw by FC Twente, prompting former England striker Lianne Sanderson to question manager Sonia Bompastor’s approach to the match.

Speaking on Disney+, Sanderson did not hold back in her assessment of Chelsea’s performance and the tactical choices made by their new boss.

What Leanne Sanderson said about Chelsea and Sonia Bompastor

The Blues entered the game as heavy favourites, but they failed to live up to expectations.

Sanderson summed up the mood among supporters by saying, “Questions will be asked of Sonia because this is the competition all Chelsea fans want to win. It’s only one game but you look at other teams, like Barcelona, and they got off to a flyer.”

For Chelsea, who have made the Champions League their main target this season, the result was a setback. Despite dominating possession, the London side struggled to find rhythm and cohesion, something Sanderson attributed to Bompastor’s...