“Going to pretend this doesn’t exist”- Some Chelsea fans react as the club launches their third kit

Twitter reacts as Chelsea unveil their 2020/21 third kit

Chelsea have officially released their 2020/21 third kit via Twitter earlier today.

The design, however, has not gone down well with fans. in fact, many of them could be forgiven for thinking they were actually looking at a Crystal Palace jersey instead.

The design has been inspired by inspired by the 1990s Ultramarine Air Max 180 and other classic shirts of the past. (h/t Football.london)

Chelsea have officially announced their new third kit

While a retro look is always welcome, the fact that it looks less like a Chelsea shirt remains a confusing aspect.

The colour Red and Chelsea get along as well as the Champions League and Manchester City. Although the one used in the design is more of a pinkish hue rather than the crimson a number of our rivals have in use.

The design looks to be inspired from Chelsea’s famours Umbro away kit from the 1997-98 season. While the design in itself isn’t bad, the choice of the colours in it has divided opinion among fans.

Chelsea’s away kit from 1997/98 was eye catching

We take a look at what some of them have been saying below.