LAM09

I hope Kante is fully fit for the game

So many notable European clubs lack patience with youth nowadays and they pay the price. Arsenal sold Adelaïde at a loss last season and he now joins Lyon for over £20m.

First I've heard of that. Guy was clearly deluded if that was his stance.

Imagine if he had scored. Mou might have had some faith in him.

Crazy to think our last Super Cup appearance saw Lukaku play his last game for the club.

Thanks. Certainly seems like the difference between all cases.

If you followed any of the preseason chatter, you'll get the reference. Anyway, an embarrassing home defeat to a less than seasoned Russian side. First time Porto won't be in the CL since 2011.

Surprised to see Porto get knocked out by a pub team. I guess every dog has its day.

Are City the only team to admit to wrongdoing from the get go by any chance?

He's finally sold - Another one that never got a look in early on.

My bad, man. It's not 3rd September yet. [emoji6]

Cool. We'll be wasteful upfront and only lose by 2 this time. [emoji849]

We were punished first time around as were Atletico, Barcelona & RM IIRC.

I'm freezing, actually. [emoji16] We all know two names that weren't part of the squad last season will be starting. I'll quote you again in 24 hrs.

Lol! I put Sunday's result aside because it was effectively day one. He can't be using such a token reason after getting thumped regardless of the performance. Is he referring to Abraham bagging in a hattrick against Chelsea C yesterday?

Lampard didn't need to mention one player above the rest. We all know Mourinho's mindset on youth, but Lampard's immediate defence of one player was telling to me. Can easily see him favouring Mount to Barkley. If a manager does buy someone themselves or have a previous bond, it's extremely easy to discard said individual without any backlash. However outlandish it was, people were warming to the idea of selling Kante (our most important player WITH Hazard in the team) as Sarri didn't view him as a good fit early on. Nothing to do with conspiracy. Roll on the day we sign a proper CF and no longer have to deal with "duds" or this topic.

He did his job in preseason when given the chance, so there isn't much else I can say. I personally can't stand favouritism in any walk of life. Did you see how defensive Lampard got over Mourinho's comments (especially Mount) - https://talksport.com/football/585932/frank-lampard-jose-mourinho-mason-mount-chelsea-manchester-united/ Merit is a joke excuse already.

Conte wanted Morata/Lukaku, Sarri got Higuain & Lamps seemingly has a love affair with Abraham. It's quite clear. As I previously mentioned, I don't see Michy being someone that will happily train 100% or such, whilst be shafted.

They don't like them personally or have clear favourites. That's been reason enough for years at this club.

*Merit". Same team as the weekend, then.

I suppose pleading guilty immediately works in your favour. Someone should have given the memo to our board.

Asensio is supposedly out for the entire season. Whilst Perez is making the moves, names are top of the agenda.

If they can't defend, they won't get far. Just ask City or Barca.

He'll be lucky to play a third of those games if early signs are anything to go by.

His only poor loan was at Valencia, so the odds are in his favour in that regard. 9 in 14 at Dortmund & 6 in 13 at Palace. Better that 1 in 2 combined.