Chelsea Banter Archive February 25 2019

25 Feb 2019 17:45:03
{Ed's Note - figodasilva has posted a new article entitled, Which teams might not survive the Premier League this Season

25 Feb 2019 13:41:44
So as expected the whole world is talking about the Kepa situation. Well as far as the matter is concerned its finished. Credit to Sarri for the way he handled the situation and adopting a different philospy successfully.

I would expect Kepa to start against Spurs. I can't see him being dropped or Sarri not playing him citing injury etc. It's important all of our best players play. Kepa showed massive confidence but obviously used it in the wrong way yesterday. Hopefully that puts him in good stead for his future development at the club. Confidence is key.

Its a no brainer that the squad that was employed yesterday needs to start regularly barring a few additions. Barkley for RLC and Pedro for Higuain. CHO and Willian debate will rumble on. Willian played well and maybe the occasion against Spurs will be too much for Cho's young shlulders.

Anyway for me RLC has to start, he has shown he is the heir to Lampard in midfield. With him in the side you can expect Kante to drop slightly deeper even though Kante in his advanced role is brilliant. He has shown that he is very effective. Barkley probably won't be able to cut it out at Chelsea, he will need to get used to more bench roles. Far too inconsistent for my liking.

{Ed002's Note - Loftus-Cheek is still not up to playing a full game which is why he has not been starting - but he is getting closer apparently.}

25 Feb 2019 15:23:46
Thanks for that bit of info, Ed. Seeing Barkley start over him can be frustrating for fans, so knowing he still isn't fully fit will help in that regard.

25 Feb 2019 17:00:01
Thanks for the info ED! I really hope he can stay injury free for the rest of the season. He can be such a powerhouse in midfield for us! Let's see what we can do at the Bridge on Wednesday against the Spuds.

25 Feb 2019 18:24:24
Thanks Ed2, appreciate it.

25 Feb 2019 06:46:58
Hi Ed002 do you think Sarri will be a success at chelsea given time? Cheers!

{Ed002's Note - It rather depends how much time.}

25 Feb 2019 13:44:22
That's the key. History says that our board are not ones to give time when things go wrong. It has got them results instantly and I can't see them changing this approach which they feel is working despite many disagreeing.

25 Feb 2019 17:03:38
Agreed Shak, that is the key. He needs a fair crack of the whip. He's started pretty well so I'm hopeful he will stay with us.