Frank Leboeuf criticised Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca’s team selection after the Blues dropped two valuable Champions League points following a disappointing 2-2 draw against Qarabag last night.

The Italian, with the long-distance travel and a game this weekend against Wolves in mind, heavily rotated his team and handed opportunities to several fringe members of his squad.

Summer recruit Jorrel Hato was handed a rare opportunity from the start but the former Ajax defender showed signs of ring rust and was responsible for the two goals his side conceded.

‘I feel sorry for young Hato and the fact he made two mistakes that allowed Qarabag to score but it wasn’t only about that,’ former Chelsea centre-half Leboeuf told ESPN FC.

He added: ‘I want to think about Hato and I know how traumatic it can be to have a game like that. I really hope that guy is going to step up and his teammates will cheer him up to make sure he can have a great career. I

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