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‘He's dreadful’ – Chelsea fans roast ‘useless’ player despite win vs Napoli

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28 Jan 2026, 4:55 pm

Chelsea came back to secure a top-eight finish in the Champions League’s league table on Wednesday as they beat Napoli 3-2.

Liam Rosenior continued his good start at Chelsea with an important victory over the Italian champions in Naples.

Despite going 2-1 down, the Blues managed to fight back to win the tie, with Joao Pedro netting twice in the second half.

The result ensures Chelsea goes straight into the round of 16, avoiding the extra two games in the playoff phase.

However, while the win was a memorable one, fans were far from pleased with Malo Gusto’s display, who struggled at right-back.

Job done. ✅#CFC | #UCL pic.twitter.com/bgeUT5fcVA
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 28, 2026

Chelsea fans left unimpressed with Malo Gusto vs Napoli

Gusto has had a mixed season at Chelsea so far. The right-back has been a regular throughout the season.

One of his best moments came against Wolves, with Gusto netting a fabulous goal.

On Wednesday, he was given the nod by Rosenior to start. However, this did not go to plan.

The defender struggled throughout as Napoli frustrated the London side.

As a result, he was hauled off just before the hour mark after failing to keep the Naples outfit at bay,

Assessing his performance on X, many fans were furious with Gusto’s display, believing that he was “useless” against the Italian champions.

Malo Gusto is the most useless and unserious player to wear a Chelsea jersey
— 𝖆𝖉𝖇𝖆 (@King_adba) January 28, 2026

Get on Chalobah, gusto is playing garbage
— twala daboss (@BossTwala) January 28, 2026

What is Gusto's role in this team? He doesn't defend.. He runs upfront then can't do anything as well.. Horrible 1st half anyway
— CFC_Nil (@blue_fc00) January 28, 2026

Get Gusto out of the team. Put James back at RB. Chelsea have been so reactive and confused. Napoli have walked multiple times into the Chelsea box creating chances while double markers had no clue who was behind them. This is embarrassingly too easy. We could have conceded more!
— Purview (@abdul_semi) January 28, 2026

Gusto is another one who has been dreadful. #CFC
— CFCMXTT (@CFCMXTT) January 28, 2026

Gusto should be off and on a plane back to Cobham
— SHEMINHO (@CFC_Shem) January 28, 2026

How poor was Gusto vs Napoli?

Gusto certainly did not have his best game against Napoli.

According to Fotmob on 28 January, he only made one tackle and one interception while also failing to make a block.

While he did also create a chance, it was clear that he was ineffective both defensively and offensively against Napoli, and Rosenior was right to take him off.

Malo Gusto's stats vs Napoli
Minutes	59
Tackles	1
Interceptions	1
Blocks	0
Chances created	1
Passing completion	81%

Gusto struggled both offensively and defensively against Napoli

However, it remains to be seen how this will affect the starting XI going forward, with players such as Trevoh Chalobah having great games upon coming off the bench.

Rosenior no doubt has some tough decisions to make going forward, but after Wednesday’s victory, it is clear that he is having a positive start to life at the London club.

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