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02 Jul 2020 09:59:40
Watford an absolute must win if we want still to hope for top 4. Find myself thinking about the frailties of our defense as many of us did earlier in the season. New LB and 'leader' CM wanted for sure on last night's showing. We need play with passion and compete for every ball from kickoff this Saturday.
Would pick Mount for energy he brings in this respect, along with Kante and Kovacic in midfield. Willian Giroud and Pulisic up front. Back 4 a depressing topic, with lack of quality at disposal we seem to need back 5 to be more secure!, but think Dave and Christensen have to be two of them, and expect Toni R will still be other CH with orders to redeem himself.
LB a tough choice. If James had shown some form might have had him on the right and Dave as LB. Otherwise might start with Emerson this time as Alonso looked knackered last night and having played v Leicester.
1.) 03 Jul 2020 06:59:18
I think loftus cheek needs to play. I swear he’s the only one who actually moves into space.
17 Jun 2020 16:31:03
Just seen that a couple of UK newspapers saying that 'reports from Germany' are that Real Madrid have come in for Kai Havertz and that RM are his dream club. Am desperately hoping this is just paper talk but not sure what the Eds have heard or made of this if anything?
{Ed002's Note - As I have previously explained, Real Madrid have other priorities and have signed an alternative already - it is unlikely their funds will stretch to KH this summer so they propose a deal like Nobby Keita where the transfer is agreed for next summer at a fixed fee with a deposit paid now and the player staying another year in Germany - but the deposit might well be in the form of a player or two and that may not satisfy Bayer Leverkusen.}
1.) 17 Jun 2020 20:22:04
Let's hope it doesn't satisfy them Ed.
Chelsea needs to be his new home.
2.) 17 Jun 2020 21:12:32
Many thanks indeed Ed for explaining situation again for me, much appreciated and obviously agree with CFCShak.
17 Jun 2020 16:45:24
Just posted on wrong page - Banter rather than this one - that I hoped that a couple of UK paper reports in the last couple of hours that Real Madrid had come in for Havertz were not true and hoped that an Ed might be able to comment, Was desperately hoping we'd get Havertz. so hope this is just a paper talk rumour nothing more.
19 Aug 2018 12:00:04
What do people think about what seemed to almost a free role allowed to Kante in the first half that saw him popping up in the box on the end of long passes or almost scoring with a header but not doing as much of his usual work in breaking up play / winning the ball back?
I was worried that this was exposing the defence in the first half, less so when Kovacic came on for Barkley in the second. Don't get me wrong, I also thought Barkley had a good game but was thinking that Kante would have snuffed out some of those Arsenal chances if playing more of his usual break-up attack game. so more often a bit deeper and not leaving Jorginho/ defense too exposed. when Arsenal got the ball.
1.) 19 Aug 2018 12:32:49
It was a little strange, we got caught out by the same Arsenal cut back from either flanks 4 times in the first half.
I wouldn't say it's Kante's job to stop 4 of these cut backs, it's more than that. Both Alonso and Azpi got beat too easy for the cut back opportunity to even arise.
Maybe Kante in his usual position stops them but he cannot play the regista role unfortunately. I think Kovacic will be an asset here as he can tackle and has knack for crunching tackles and tracking back and more so than Barkley and RLC. I like the depth of our squad now, hopefully the more we play the better we get.
2.) 19 Aug 2018 12:34:56
I thought the same, Kante's new role as it appears is leaving holes in our break up play which he is a master at and with Kovacic a likely starter from now we cannot rely on Jorghino as that is not his game. Barkley looked better but he does not rack back and is still fading too quickly. It was clear from Sarri's comments that he expects a lot of tracking back when required which 'one or two' do not like doing. Luiz looks lost and it cannot be going unnoticed by Sarri and in his preseason Ampadu looked very good, I am not convinced that Sarri is taken by Christensen. Anyone else worried by Willian and this constant slowing play and then disappearing.?
3.) 19 Aug 2018 13:15:45
We are all happy with the seasons start.
The dream of winning the Premiership is all but over for Arsenal, not that was ever a realistic dream but such is the nature of a football supporter, the start of season allows us all to dream!
I’m not going to get carried away with early season results and I’m not going to praise OR be critical of individual performances.
We play Newcastle next week who are a bang average team until they play us and then they turn into an image of Brazil.
I think we will have much better idea of how the season will pan out after the upcoming international break. The signs so far are encouraging.
4.) 19 Aug 2018 17:09:01
I thought Sarri plays zonal defence. Problem is we kept being wide open to the cut back. Bu
T this happened in other games pre season.
I have concerns about luis in defence. Just not sure he can be relied upon. Problem is if we are that open at the back against city or Liverpool we will lose. We look good going forward but we need to be able to defend leads.
I agree thought Barkley had a good game.
5.) 19 Aug 2018 20:43:50
I would like to know what you guys and the Eds think of RLC not really getting chance sofar. If this goes on then we are sure to lose him aswell. Im not complaining about Kovacic loan deal at all. I tjonk it was brilliany. Just concerned that if things don't work out for us to buy him come season end and RLC want to go. We wod be loosing a really good prospect. Maybe we can use him more in the Carabao cup and even Europa. who knows.
6.) 19 Aug 2018 22:22:47
I think Chelsea fans are struggling to evaluate RLC .
When I’ve seen him playing live for Chelsea at the Bridge I can’t say I’ve been overly impressed. I’m also not sure how he fits into this Sarri shape.
He has always struck me as a genuine number ten but from what I’ve seen his work rate is not marvellous.
Tammy, I just haven’t seen enough of him to make a judgment or balanced comment.
Hudson Odoi looked very good in pre-season but I’m not sure he play many Premiership games.
Youngsters need to be given a chance to prove themselves but the manager has a job and that is to win matches.
In my opinion it will always be a problem at a club like Chelsea to blood youngsters. They will have to be exceptional or maybe lucky to find the playing time required to prove their talents.
It’s a tough gig!
7.) 20 Aug 2018 17:15:15
Its known that the owner likes high scoring games. he would rather win 8-7 than 1 nil. This style and manager is ideal. And i love 433. couldn't bear contes 3511.
8.) 20 Aug 2018 21:10:08
Regarding the last comment on conte, I think his 3511 was more suited to a high pressing game than the current 433 we now have. If you look back at the run of games we had under conte were we won like 13 in a row, we pressed really high and looked a good team but as soon as we allow teams to play then we became vulnerable.
I’m a fan of sarri Napoli team and I am confident he can get Chelsea playing some really good football as we have already seen in stages, my only worry is we look very out of shape defensively and teams are a lot more difficult than in serie A. regarding Kante I’m impressed with his energy and willingness to break forward but his real quality lies in breaking up attacks which is more what we need to allow Jorginho to be more free. I think a slight switch to 4231 would give us the freedom attacking as well as having Kante hold that midfield.
9.) 21 Aug 2018 10:44:03
A) 🔺 (Midfield shape A)
B) 🔻 (Midfield shape B)
C) flat midfield shape
Initially, i thought midfield shape A would serve us better than B esp in big games because of Kante's ball winning/ defensive midfield qualities (complementing Jorginho infront of the defense) but obviously Sarri goes with shape A which is more attacking. From what I can gather from Sarri's interviews, he wants to press more and wants the players (esp midfielders) to close up spaces that appear infront and defenders- behind. I could be wrong but I fell it's a system that will be very efficient with constant running and pressing for 90mins (when players get up to speed) .
10.) 22 Aug 2018 09:15:55
Imagine if we had an aguero or a kane. Someone who can bang in 2 or 3 hatricks a season. I don't see morata being that guy. I think bats could have been. Also pedro is getting on. But yeah we look better than last season.
11.) 22 Aug 2018 10:50:37
I believe that Morata can become that player.
04 Jan 2018 12:19:39
Looking at the betting odds on January window, seems that Ross Barkley most likely ie odds on in betting signing. Not quite a De Bruyne then - oh that we still had him! RB a gamble? Still early days, and bookies offer perhaps some faint hope for us getting Vidal or Sandro. or Mahrez and, even more remotely but for me most excitingly, Aubemayang (who of these would you most want? ) .
But despite all the paper rumours, perhaps not much will happen. Anybody got any news?
Happy New Year to all, and especially to the Eds including that long term favourite of mine and many others so sadly plagued by fake CFC fans on this site the legendary Ed002. But input of all Eds (including Eds 1 and 18) hugely appreciated.
1.) 04 Jan 2018 13:57:45
Happy new year to you mate. Not necessarily transfer news but apparently Courtois said he is close to sign a new deal at the club! . Also stated he encourages Hazard to sign as well and expects him to. Personally that beats any transfer we could make this window if it happens. I said a while ago Courtois is more replaceable than Hazard but there is no doubt he is world class, the performamce last night was one of his best in a Chelsea shirt. It's obvious to see the areas we need to improve in. I'd expect a new striker and a midfielder like Barkley. A lot of people have underrated Barkley, I'm pretty sure he's created the most chances in Europe for players under 22 which is very impressive. Dream window for me would be Sandro, Auba, Vidal and maybe Mahrez. Realistically Mahrez, Barkley and any decent striker to play with Morata or just to help add some goals from the bench would be great. But this is January and we know how hard it can be to get quality players without paying ridiculous sums so we'll have to wait and see.
2.) 04 Jan 2018 15:29:03
Thanks LondonBlues90. Good news if TC signing and encouraging EH to as well. Both absolutely key players, near impossible to replace and keeping them essential for CFC going forward. EH has been sparkling of late, TC some fantastic saves esp. in some big games. So yes, not just a matter of who we bring in but who we can hang on to, though a dream window would be welcome! If Barkley could rediscover early, slightly like AFC's Wilshire, form he might indeed be the bustling, strong and creative mf additionthat (with Vidal too?! ) would strengthen us where we need it, but also help grow our home grown/ English component in squad.
3.) 05 Jan 2018 23:04:19
i think that it is for midfield players for this window guys. (maybe even for 2 windows)
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20 Sep 2020 17:54:21
Not sure about our starting line up surely we learnt from restart games that we were better with OG in line up. I suppose the point though is that the sending off was decisive moment today and will be the headline alongside how far ahead of us Liverpool still are right now. But it's a long season and Frank has got to work out our best new combinations and formation with all the new players pretty quickly.
20 Sep 2020 17:27:43
Strange decision to play Havertz as a striker rather than number 10 and had wanted OG on pitch 're hold up play and lay offs to Werner coming in from. left. Bright point has been Kante back to his best and our stand out player though Kovacic had one fantastic breakout that we could have made more of.
14 Sep 2020 21:00:13
Werner looks sharp Havertz quiet so far RLC disappointing and would be the one I took off at half time I think.
25 Aug 2020 09:35:48
Fantastic signings, hugely exciting times ahead. But I think you J was to say that it may take time for new players to gel with existing ones. My view since Frank's arrival has been that it would take three seasons to rebuild properly. First season Frank had a good look at squad, giving all some game time. This second season the club is bringing in the players that Frank and rest of the management believe will make a huge difference in bridging the gap to LFC and MC. Will presumably also be shipping out as many of those as it can that Frank (and most of us on here) think cannot make the grade (or are not right for style of play/ premier league pace) and be part of our future. We all obviously expect great improvement and much more consistency in course of this season, but might be that it will take this one to get that gelling properly done given examples of time period LFC and MC took over own building to league winning success over similar period. Obviously getting great keeper addition will help enormously though, and may just speed up process in our case!
1.) 25 Aug 2020 15:24:28
I agree JBS, I thought it was a three year plan to get back to being truly competitive.
But, we have a very good looking (potential) squad going into next season. I've made some excuses for Lamps and Morris, said the players need to take responsibility for defending set pieces etc. But, with the signings and potential signings at the club, there really is no where to hide for them - should performances not be good this season. I think they'll get time for the squad to gel, but expectations will be high - as they should be.
14 Aug 2020 22:48:31
Barcelona defense disintegrated and they looked like 11 individuals without a manager or captain. Munich have as we saw when they plsyedcagainrt us a great combo of experience and youth witj all of great quality though their high line left them exposed at times. Now if only their young Canadian LB was an available and affordable signing@.
1.) 14 Aug 2020 23:25:59
Yeah Davies is a real special talent, and to think they're adding Sane to this group next season too.
2.) 15 Aug 2020 10:58:42
No doubt a quality player and will almost certainly only get better.
Also shows what a good game James has against him.
11 Sep 2020 09:52:47
Also think he offers something different and special to other options, not least in his link up and hold up play as well as so much experience. Completely different to what Timo W brings as a striker (and often coming in from out wide) plus Tammy still learning imho.
06 Sep 2020 12:05:55
Many thanks Ed002. Take point re why Kante might leave, just myself hugely hope that he doesn't.
27 Aug 2020 17:22:39
Great to have thus update Ed002, many thanks for it.
27 Aug 2020 17:26:05
Could perhaps be Germany, but would be very good if he got Premiership experience. Perhaps loaned to West Ham, allowing the Happy Hammers to think well of CFC and allow departure of Mr Rice to West London!
24 Aug 2020 18:33:25
Was obviously watching him closely last night and was very impressed by Silva's performance against top of the class opposition. Will like other new acquisitions of course be a matter of how he well and quickly he adapts to London and New team mates but think he could be a very clever and timely addition in terms of experience, leadership and considerable abilities even if soon 36.
21 Sep 2020 21:22:50
Also think Zouma improved enormously last season after shaky start and is j7st about back to pre injury best.
{Ed047's Note - he’s still only 25 too
20 Sep 2020 18:36:38
As I have said many times now we should have agreed to Willian 3 yr extension. But too late now.
20 Sep 2020 18:28:00
Ashk Kante was our outstanding player today, we might have been battered without him snd i cannot understand why you are so down on him. Big shout outs too for Zouma, Kovacic and Werner. I do agree with your other comments though. Cannot understand why Havertz not playing in a number 10 role.
20 Sep 2020 18:20:00
Mount in for his work rate But I would have been tempted to start with CHO on the right OG central and Timo on left. Havertz behind them. But we set out to hold and frustrate and hit them on hit them on the break I guess.
20 Sep 2020 12:41:12
As may have been clear from my positing after the Brighton game, I would go with the same line-up Bobby, with Havertz in the number 10 slot, Timo coming in at pace from the left (as at Leipzig and giving Trent A-A pegged back) and Giroud our striker keeping VVD and co. busy. I did think Timo needed more help up front v Brighton.