Joe Cole points blame at Chelsea star for Real Betis’ opener in Europa Conference League final

Chelsea found themselves behind just nine minutes into Wednesday’s Europa League final and former Blues star Joe Cole believes one star was largely was to blame.

Gusto lost the ball in midfield and that allowed Isco to play Abde Ezzalzouli in with the right-back out of position.

Ezzalzouli made no mistake with a lethal finish across goal and Chelsea fans quickly took to social media to point the finger at Gusto.

Cole was in agreement, saying on TNT Sports: ‘we said don’t do anything silly in the buildup. 

‘Chelsea if they build with a three and Gusto goes into that midfield position. 

‘It’s fantastic play from Betis but something Pellegrini would have noticed. 

‘Chelsea lost the ball, it was a turnover and it’s dropped to Isco and he looks up and he knows that space where Gusto was would be vacated. It’s a lovely ball. It’s a great finish.’