Post-match silence speaks volumes as Chelsea blow lead

Poch accuses players of immaturity after late show

- Nizaar Kinsella

CHELSEA left Sheffield in near-silence after being brought back down to earth by another defensive reality check.

After the high of Thursday's dramatic 4-3 win over Manchester United, the Blues twice threw away the lead against the bottom team in the Premier League.

Mauricio Pochettino hit out at his players after their European hopes suffered a blow here and called them too immature to achieve two big victories in four days. It was a damning assessment for everyone at Chelsea.

Pochettino's side were on course for victory, but substitute Benoit Badiashile failed to win his header when a ball was pumped into the box in stoppage time and the home side recycled.