closed Chelsea 2-0 Everton

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

Just now, manpe said:

Rüdiger is a god damn beast, there is no way Cahill is walking back into the starting 11 just like that.

He's been super solid.  I really like what I've seen today.  Rudiger/Cahill/Azpi for the 2 outside CB spots.  David Luiz and AC in the middle.  If we can get that kind of depth in CM and WB, I'll be very happy.

[manpe 10,855]

4 minutes ago, Barbara said:

Unfortunately I believe he just will

Why would Conte change a winning formula though. Two games without Cahill, two wins. If we win the third one too, it would be odd if he changed anything.

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

Despite the assist, I think that Azpi has been the shakiest defender today.  Had a terrible giveaway in the second half that lead to a 2 v 2 break.

[Milan 17,835]

1 minute ago, manpe said:

Why would Conte change a winning formula though. Two games without Cahill, two wins. If we win the third one too, it would be odd if he changed anything.

He dropped John Terry. He could surely drop Cahill.

[Special Juan 27,102]

Rudiger's passing range is sublime.

[Thor 2,121]

Just now, Sideshow Luiz said:

Despite the assist, I think that Azpi has been the shakiest defender today.  Had a terrible giveaway in the second half that lead to a 2 v 2 break.

Not only has he been shaky, but he has been flat out terrible. 

Two games in a row now. No one will bring it up though. 

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

Just now, Thor said:

Not only has he been shaky, but he has been flat out terrible. 

Two games in a row now. No one will bring it up though. 

To be fair, he's earned a lot of leeway.

[Kendrick 339]

6 minutes ago, manpe said:

Why would Conte change a winning formula though. Two games without Cahill, two wins. If we win the third one too, it would be odd if he changed anything.

Well, he was just appointed our new captain...That's why I'm thinking he will come back. Sadly. We are much better without him + Azpi is the real captain.

[kmk108 1,186]

1 minute ago, Sideshow Luiz said:

To be fair, he's earned a lot of leeway.

Our most consistent player for a few seasons now definitely buys him a couple bad performances, especially when those are (most likely going to be) two wins. 

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

I'm happy to see the switch to 352.  I think it's a formation we will need to use more often this season.  It's one thing to use it in training, but there's no substitute for a real match.  Perfect time to do it.

[Blusan Alamb 295]

Bakayoko will come on for Pedro.

[Blusan Alamb 295]

Batshuayi is about to come on too

[Barbara 15,149]

Noooooo. Morata needs as many minutes as possible. I'm all for Michy being the five-minute guy again

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

Just now, kmk108 said:

Our most consistent player for a few seasons now definitely buys him a couple bad performances, especially when those are (most likely going to be) two wins. 

Definately.  More than a couple of bad performances.

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

FFS, put this to bed already

[Barbara 15,149]

We could add a third. 2x0 is dangerous. Also we have to start adding to goal difference

[different level 1,056]

2-0 is kinda flattering to Everton.

[Milan 17,835]

Batshuayi is not not exciting. I just can't help it. Just no.