Norwich City vs Chelsea: 5 Talking Points | Premier League 2019/20

#4 N'Golo Kante was missed dearly by the Chelsea defense

Norwich City v Chelsea FC - Premier League

As we saw against Manchester United in Chelsea's first Premier League game, and now against Norwich, without N'Golo Kante, the Blues' midfield lacks a defensive presence. Neither Jorginho nor Mateo Kovacic shielded their team's defense well enough.

Norwich's first goal on the day signified the above fact perfectly as Moritz Leitner spun past Jorginho quite easily and found Cantwell, who played a lovely one-two with Pukki and found the back of the net.

Joriginho has brilliant distribution skills but he often gets found out defensively and he simply has to improve if he is to play in that defensive midfield role.

#3 Daniel Farke's team showed no signs of pragmatism throughout the game

Norwich City v Chelsea FC - Premier League

After watching the three games that Norwich have played in the Premier League, it is fair to say that Daniel Farke wants his team to play the way they won the Championship last year.

Norwich were at their free-flowing best when they had the ball but the problems remained at the other side of the pitch. The home side's expansive style means that they are quite open at the back and that defensive vulnerability cost them the game.

There were some clear positives for Farke and his team but they are facing Manchester City next and if their defense isn't up to pace again, the champions will quite frankly be ruthless.