Let's agree to never talk about that again.
Chelsea required extra time and Kepa Arrizabalaga's penalty heroics to get past League One opposition in a game that again posed more questions than answers for major players.
Thomas Tuchel, despite missing through a positive COVID test, picked a full-strength lineup here, but this game was anything but the simple assignment it was perceived to be before kick-off.
A lot of that has to do with Plymouth's tenacious and unrelenting display to trouble the European Champions on their own turf. Plus the incredible noise from their travelling support who witnessed a performance to remember.
But even with a spot in the next round and Marcus Alonso's winner rounding off a well-crafted move, the performance of Chelsea was highly alarming heading into the Club World Cup next week.
Blushes were spared, but it is hard to imagine Tuchel would have been pleased watching on as his side stumbled across the finish line in such a tense way against a club currently seventh in the third tier of English football.
Sadly, there aren't many positives from today, but let's run through CareFreeChelsea's Good, Bad and Ugly from the 2-1 win over Plymouth.
Good: Flying Kepa
Kepa Arrizabalaga has done a lot to rebuild his reputation over the past 12 months, and this display will only help that continuing process.
His save from Ryan Hardie at the end of a dramatic cup tie spared a major error from Malang Sarr, who took a step backwards from recent encouraging displays.
Even with Edouard Mendy on the brink of returning, Kepa deserves credit for how he's stepped up in his place.
Bad: Jorgi shouts at Callum
Callum Hudson-Odoi failed to impress in a game that should have been his to take control of at left-wing. He was not the only attacker to disappoint but a small moment early on demonstrated his poor showing.
After failing to get on the end of a teasing Hakim Ziyech cross, Jorginho berated the winger for not moving quick enough.
The lack of anticipation cost Hudson-Odoi, who was substituted for Kai Havertz in the second half. This was an afternoon to forget for the Cobham graduate.
Ugly: Lukaku & The Attack
Omitting Hakim Ziyech, who continued to probe and look similar to the level he showed against Spurs from the right, a majority of Chelsea's main attack failed to show up.
Among them was Romelu Lukaku, who was sloppy in retaining the ball and was passive when defending the set-piece, leading to Plymouth's opener.
Kai Havertz and Timo Werner weren't much better, failing to make much of a case to replace Lukaku, but the Belgian's demeanour was frustrating when his team needed a lift.
Chelsea's expensive attack continues to falter, whilst Tammy Abraham, who scored four in this competition last year, continues to outperform his former club's attack in Rome after being sold in 2021 for £34m extra-time.
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