LAM09

Fair enough. His actions thus far have push a number of people to that train of thought. Giving the benefit of the doubt isn't normally wise, especially where footballers are involved.

It's easy to play devil's advocate. If shit does hit the fan, I'll be intrigued to hear your view.

I've said for some time, there's more to this than meets the eye. Someone that has effectively done nothing shouldn't be toying around for demands. If he hasn't signed by the start of the season, I can see the club selling before the German window closes.

Blimey!

Two upfront!

Local lads are the only ones that seem to give two shits. Others will jump ship when given the chance.

You mean score A GOAL. [emoji1]

End product is what strikers are judged on. Missing a sitter isn't a plus because he created the chance. I'm sure there's a better CF than a failed prospect.

Main reason why - https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/chelsea-midfielder-eden-hazard-eats-more-than-his-belgian-team-mates-romelu-lukaku-and-christian-9119726.html

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lucas-piazon/profil/spieler/176485 Contracted till 30/6/20

They will play on Saturday as well. I'd rather give players with promise extended game time over players that have no future.

Far too many players are out of their depth. Piazon couldn't even get into a relegated Serie A side weeks ago and here he is in the squad. Lamps needs to be cut-throat from the get go by getting rid of players that have no chance. Club need to stop holding onto duds in the hope of making the odd dime. Baker, Brown & Piazon are no longer kids.

To think DD's last game for us was almost 12 months ago. Crazy!

If the season were to start tomorrow, Michy should be first choice. We shouldn't be expecting/wanting to rely on someone in their thirties and Tammy hasn't shown anything at this level.

Izzy & Piazon being part of the squad gives hope to all. However, a number of players really shouldn't even be part of preseason tbh.

I'd say these were just rumours, but Utd did overpay for a past it Matic. They have money to burn.

How could you forget Baba, Miazga & Omeruo? [emoji849]

A number of the "old guard" should no longer be part of the squad. Seemingly in the squad because of their wage package in MLS. Pulisic certainly had his poorest game in the final (effectively Mexico's B side), but he still had moments. Eager to see how he takes to life over here.

He missed a sitter inside 7 minutes.

How Lampard make any guarantees for someone that might not be back till Oct/Nov? Lampard surely made his stance clear during his press conference about CHO. We'll find out soon enough where his head is at. That's what a forum is for, after all. [emoji1]

We've lost our best player and can't sign anyone. If he actually fully recovers, playing time will be inevitable.

Reassurances of what? He certainly can't expect guarantees of being a starter in his current predicament, so his only worry should be a steady recover right now.

He was a starter under Sarri before he got injured and the moment Hazard agreed to move on, his supposed concern became a non-issue. Do you think the club haven't been in talks about a new contract for months?

The constant delays seem to point to other motivations. He either wants to be at the club or not at this point.

More good news. CHO will hopefully follow suit and our business is done. Will seem like a positive window.