Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has described Chelsea as a “broken football club” following their 3-1 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest on Monday afternoon.

Speaking on Sky Sports after the match, Carragher pointed to what he called a clear disconnect between the players, coaching staff, and supporters, saying the team lacked unity and direction.

He also compared the performance to Chelsea’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain in last summer’s FIFA Club World Cup final, suggesting a dramatic decline in standards.

Carragher questioned the club’s recruitment and decision-making, noting that a side he described as having several top-quality players was beaten by a reshuffled Nottingham Forest team.

“It’s astonishing and it originates from the top. There are five or six genuinely top players on the field today, yet they have been defeated by Nottingham Forest’s second team. Less than a year ago, they were dominating PSG,” he said.

He added that the issue at Chelsea goes beyond results, highlighting what he sees as a lack of cohesion across the entire structure of the club.

“There is a disconnect between the players and the coaching staff, as well as between the players and the supporters. It’s not just about spending money or signing players; it’s about building unity, and right now there is none,” Carragher said.

The former defender also singled out Malo Gusto’s foul on Taiwo Awoniyi, which led to a penalty for Nottingham Forest, as an example of Chelsea’s ongoing disciplinary issues.

“This goal epitomizes Chelsea. It’s careless, lethargic, and shows a lack of discipline. This has been happening all season with the red cards they’ve accumulated,” he added.

Carragher further noted that given the quality of Chelsea’s squad compared to Nottingham Forest, they should not have fallen behind so easily in the match.

The defeat marked Chelsea’s sixth consecutive Premier League loss, their worst run since 1993.