Chelsea Banter Archive January 20 2018

20 Jan 2018 17:54:06
Leon bailey again today scored and got assist, looking good, and Mahrez his usual magical self.

20 Jan 2018 19:28:45
Anyone know how Jay Dasilva or Boga have been getting on?

20 Jan 2018 22:55:06
Boga was possibly returning from loan because wasn’t playing at all, dunno about jay dasilva.

21 Jan 2018 07:08:52
Thanks Matt.

21 Jan 2018 09:55:49
DaSilva has played regularly and looked solid, probably a Championship or lower Prem loan next season or maybe a two year foreign loan a la Christensen/ Courtois.

20 Jan 2018 14:40:07
Match analysis.

Hazard and Willian were brilliant. Its clear for everybody to see Hazard needs support as he doesn't get enough when playing in the 352 formation. Barring them two, the rest were still playing the same, slow in possession and too much side to side passing. Alonso had a shocker and its funny because he knows his playinh the next game regardless. Hopefully a new signing in Emersom cuts the slack.

Clean sheet but so much more desired from our defence. Brighton created far too many chances for my liking and defensively there wasn't the one stand out player.

Batshuayi was slightly better than his usual self. However, I more than happy to drop him off to the airport for his transfer. Not good enough for us. Tried and tested.

Dissapointed Barkley wasn't given a chance as a substitute at 3-0. Its clear we need that creative spark, more of a box to box type of player who loves to drive with the ball. Dissapointed that Baka doesn't do that at all anymore. Initially he did a few drives at the start of the season but his confidence is shot to pieces. I think kante, Barkley and Fabregas would be perfect for us.

Gernally happy with the win. Glad to score 4 goals. But performce needs to improve.

20 Jan 2018 14:49:33
same disappointed not to see him, but I'm happy to see Musonda. love him to start against Arsenal.

20 Jan 2018 14:52:11
HIGH GOOD POINT: Hazard needs more support upfront more than he gets in 352 formation.

20 Jan 2018 19:38:05
Good result however we played and that cameo performance by Musonda showed a player with pace and superb vision and it would be good to see him brought on more often with a view to a few starts. Willian is showing some nice form BUT once again he has a superb shot in both feet as he showed with his goal and free kick why doesn't he do it more often when he has a packed defence in front of him?

20 Jan 2018 23:17:21
i still think we was poor . bar the the first 10mins.

21 Jan 2018 00:17:07
Agree Wheely. But atleast this win raises confidence in our boys. I think Willian should play alongside Hazard more often. Willy is quality and links so well with Hazard. Its unfortunate that Pedro seems to have declined. Front 3 of Hazard, Morata, Willian should be given more of a try. The 352 formation should be shelved as it doesn't work. It will work with a better midfield pairing alongside Kante. Maybe a combo of Barkley and Fabregas and baka for the tough games. I am hoping baka clicks into gear soon. Had so much hope for that guy.

20 Jan 2018 12:38:05
Ok. listen. michy willian hazard that play for willian goal was SUPERB. Jesus Christ superb start.

20 Jan 2018 05:46:28
{Ed's Note - we have posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 20th January 2018

20 Jan 2018 00:14:56
I done some analysis on Emerson Palmieri. Firstly I must say my view on him has changed. The lad had a pretty good season 2016-2017.

His Roma career started really poorly but boy did he improve and therfore must have put in the effort.

Emerson's improvement was not only on the defensive aspect of his game, but also in the offensive one, just like any self-respected Brazilian full-back he can run, can pass, can dribble brilliantly, very technical, can defend and can even be a creative force within the squad. Honestly this guy is rapid and at that speed he can dribble. Fair play to him because from zero he became one of the first names in the Roma team sheet that year and made tha position his own.

His attacking stats in 2016/ 17 ranked him as the second-most creative and attacking full-back in Europe, behind Juventus' Alex Sandro - another one of our targets. He totalled - all per 90 minutes - 1.8 key passes, 1.5 completed crosses, and two successful dribbles. But for his injury he probably would have got a good move last summer. In comparison, Marcos Alonso, who is well-known for his attacking play, failed to complete any of the same actions at least once per 90 minutes during the 2016/ 17 Premier League campaign. Despite Emerson's strengths being predominantly offensive, he also won more tackles per 90 minutes than Alonso last term, and was dribbled past fewer times per 90. He is not as strong in the air and also won fewer interceptions than Alonso, but such an offensive player is always going to have a weakness when it comes to the defensive side of the game.

Mo Salah has recommended Emerson to Liverpool. Personally i would rate him higher that Alex Telles. This transfer could be brilliant for us. He is 23 and if we can get him to improve from 2016-2017 then we may have a very good player. His fitness is an issue but im sure we can sort that out.

Personally Alonso may have his work cut. On the ball this guy is better and will be a very valuable LWB. It should keep Alonso on his toe given that he lacks pace anyway.

20 Jan 2018 01:22:28
He was apparently lined up as possible option for when Sandro moves to psg,

20 Jan 2018 01:36:39
He was indeed a target for Juventus. Not only them because Liverpool also targeted him and their fans were raving about him. He is a very skillful player, if you think Kennedy had pace and skills then this guy is tons better. He can play as a LWB, Attacking winger, RWB and even CM. He potentially can be a great signing. Surely Juventus see the value in him, if he has 1 good season there then all of a sudden his a 60-70 mil defender.

20 Jan 2018 11:53:53
Thanks for that shak good read mate
We someone with pace on the left
Alonso is a good solid performer just wish he was faster.

20 Jan 2018 12:31:54
No worries Gola. Honestly this guy can run up and down the wing at such pace. His so much more technical.