Chelsea Banter Archive December 10 2019

10 Dec 2019 22:33:00
The experienced players really stepped up tonight, great performance from Azpilicueta, Kante and Willian.

Was a bit nervy at the end when we really should have already put the game to bed.

But all in all, currently top 4 and through to the last 16 in the Champions League. We couldn't have asked for more at the start of the season!

Lot's to be positive about! C'mon Chelsea!

11 Dec 2019 00:06:50
agree 100 percent bobby.

11 Dec 2019 10:36:10
I think at the start of the season I would haven taken the situation we are in now.

However, I find it hard to take the situation we are in now if you look at our last 5 games prior to yesterday's game.

11 Dec 2019 18:12:16
the main dissapointment is droppin so many points at home an leaking so many goals but it is to be expected from such a young team hopefully toni stays fit now ge looks agressive an comanding but wat a poor goal to concede yet again last nite remy just peeled off them both an had miles of space it worries me that when he recieved the ball the 2 centre backs had no idea were he even was he had far too much space.

10 Dec 2019 22:05:15
So that's Barcelona, Leipzig, PSG, Bayern or Juve we will face next round finishing second. Can't play City or Liverpool.

Obviously I'd rather Leipzig but don't think Juve are all that. Being truthfully honest unless we can sign at least two quality players in January we're not going far anyway but it's always nice to have a champions league run.

10 Dec 2019 22:25:41
We can beat any of them on our day- never know which version of this team will turn up and that's the fun part!

Thought we were good for the most part today but struggled after their goal. Rudiger definitely helped in the middle and it's great to have him back. Kante, Willian, Pulisic, Tammy and Azpi were excellent and the rest played their part.

One negative is definitely Hudson-Odoi. The quality just isn't there at the moment and nothing is coming off: hopefully he can get a goal or assist in one of his next appearances and his confidence will be up.

10 Dec 2019 22:26:32
Out of those, in my opinion the only really scary prospect is Bayern. PSG wilt at this stage and the Neymar soap opera is distracting the clun, I imagine if we got Juventus then people would be itching to get one over Sarri and their team isn't that imposing, Barcelona have Messi and Suarez but are flaky defensively and mentally weak as shown by Liverpool last year. Leipzig are a good side, but if Werner does go, they'll be a very different outfit.
At the Bridge under the lights, anything can happen, as 2012 showed. That said, getting out of the group is a success in my books considering the calibre of opponents. Unlike Liverpool, City, Spurs, we had no genuine teams that you could comfortably say are a walkover on paper.

10 Dec 2019 23:29:23
RJ28P i think you are not following much of German football if you think Bayern is the scariest of the possible opponents.

11 Dec 2019 00:10:55
In all fairness though he did think Ake would transform us like Van Dijk has done with Liverpool 🙈😂.

11 Dec 2019 07:20:38
I want Barcelona in the next round-

If the club including Lamps and his team think Ake is the right player for Chelsea, that’s good enough for me!

11 Dec 2019 13:39:58
Thank you Tom for a sensible response rather than trolling.

10 Dec 2019 20:20:06
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new podcast entitled, See You Next Thursday

10 Dec 2019 16:58:27
Werner could be our vardy, willing runner, rapid and knows where the goal is, I know Ed's has said he wants Bayern and Bayern want him but rumours and odds are picking up so hopefully we can go for him,

10 Dec 2019 17:33:41
Another name I think might be interesting is Omsimhen from Lille. I hope plays tonight, impresses - although not that he scores - and perhaps he might be an interesting replacement for Giroud?

10 Dec 2019 18:19:21
I think Werner might be available I heard Bayern waited too long and messed him about so he doesn’t want to go there now. Is there any truth in that Ed?

{Ed002's Note - There isi Teresa in him from a number of sides including Bayern - but they also have an interest in another.}

11 Dec 2019 02:01:11
Teresa? Teresa May isn’t back is she?

10 Dec 2019 09:21:08
Hello Eds,

With Kepa struggling in recent weeks, is there any chance that the board might consider Frank's demands and bring Shay Given as the goalkeeper coach.

{Ed002's Note - It is not a simple matter - he is employed by another club.}

10 Dec 2019 15:17:01
sorry if I'm missing something but did Frank attempt to bring Given with him when he originally joined us?

{Ed002's Note - No.}