closed Southampton v Chelsea

[xPetrCechx 13,546]

Southampton team: Forster, Soares, Fonte (c), Van Dijk, Bertrand, Targett, Clasie, S.Davis, Romeu, Long, Austin. #CFC

[Thendo 1,088]

Bit risky with no defender on the bench...

[xPetrCechx 13,546]

Southampton subs: Stekelenburg, Yoshida, Martina, Ward-Prowse, Mane, Tadic, Pelle. #CFC

[Pizy 17,860]

Wonder what Matic must be thinking these days. From undroppable to bench warmer in the span of a year.

He had actually been improving in his last starts, too. Mikel deservedly keeps his place.

[Styles 9,790]

2 minutes ago, Thendo said:

Bit risky with no defender on the bench...

Oscar is really a defender. I'm willing to be he's a better fullback or CB than he is an attacking midfielder.

[Special Juan 27,101]

3 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Wonder what Matic must be thinking these days. From undroppable to bench warmer in the span of a year.

He had actually been improving in his last starts, too. Mikel deservedly keeps his place.

Should be thinking...."time I got my finger out of my arse"

Like you say, Mikel rightly selected ahead of him.

[LeonDavis23 371]

No Mane?? He was pretty good at the Bridge.

[LAM09 6,547]

Satisfied with the line up. We should be getting all three points today despite though Southampton are on a decent run.

[xPetrCechx 13,546]

1 minute ago, LAM09 said:

Satisfied with the line up. We should be getting all three points today despite though Southampton are on a decent run.

You Are Optimistic...

[LAM09 6,547]

You Are Optimistic...

We are on the longest unbeaten run in the Prem and are starting to show glimpses of last season. There's reason for that

[Laylabelle 9,296]

We are also yet to win 2 in a row..be nice if we could actually manage it some point this season 

[guddy6969 188]

I need a link, there is a link on a football chat site that I use and it has lots of links to live games to stream to my mobile.. link  on my computer snd I'm out..  help !   Only 30 minutes to go..

[AWorriedChelseaFan 151]

Tough game, but we can win this. Inform Costa and Willian is going to be too much for Forster.

 

COYB!

[Thendo 1,088]

Anyone got a decent stream they can share? Would really appreciate it!

[chelseafan26 293]

55 minutes ago, Despiadado.Maleante said:

No defender on the bench wtf.

None left in the squad. Kennedy has played left back. Just shows our lack of depth.

[DYC. 7,542]

Hope Emenalo and the scouts are keeping a good eye on Van Dijk. Never thought I'd say this but he's developing into a very good CB. That position will forever remain the hardest to call, so many late bloomers. But it's also position that comes with many one season wonders and players shining at a certain level, only to fail at a higher level.

Anyway, Van Dijk is tall, a powerhouse, dominant in the air, good on the ground, clean and calm in duels and keeps growing in terms of tactical awareness. The only downside to him is the fact that he's slow and very slow on the turn. That hurts him. And his passing and decision-making on the ball isn't the best. But that could be compensated with the right partner.

There are a couple of options I'd prefer but he could be a good option (at a good price as well). But the question is if he can keep this up.

Don't know what to expect but anything less than a win is not a good thing. A draw wouldn't be bad but Chelsea needs to start winning games.

[Stingray 9,441]

Bring it on!!! [emoji83]

[Chelsea Buzz 487]

Come on you Chelsea! This would be a good one to get all three points from. Focus and play hard lads!

Let's do this.