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On the scoresheet again. I certainly hope he's finally given the chance he deserves

Constant talk about the players around him letting him down. Let's see if that changes should RM pay up.

That's what happens when you have your head turned. At least he will have the AFCON to gain some interest.

Don't get ahead of yourself. 2 assists in 50 games whist Barkley is coming off a brace. [emoji1]

His inability to stay fit was the only thing halting him. Hope he manages to have a solid AFCON & is given a chance on his return.

The midfield is looking more grim than ever. Barkley has to have the game of his life.

Their attack and defence is all over the place, not to mention the lack of depth in midfield.

If Willian's saga is anything to go by, she might price out Madrid. [emoji16]

Shame he didn't retweet the stat about the worst cross conversion rate in Europe.

One is British

The forgotten man with a goal & assist in his final game for Reims.

He's indispensable like a certain Brazilian, so don't get your hopes up.

He's blaming Sarri for his poor form & isn't ruling out a move. This guy is something. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/chelsea-defender-marcos-alonso-hints-at-possible-exit-amid-real-madrid-interest-we-will-see-what-a4150676.html

Yep -

It was hilarious to hear Pep say, "We can't afford him" in regards to Griezmann. More like they can't get away with it with UEFA on their heels.

They certainly need another FB. Spending around £120m~ on three wasn't enough.

I know. My original post was just stating the situation & the reason why Bulka is supposedly moving on.

I suspect that's because he wasn't given any game time this season.

At Bulka's expense; he really looked promising in preseason, so it's a shame nothing materialised.

He's a notable gamble at that price and good reason for that. I could see someone else being trigger happy (providing Frankfurt stay firm), though.

I can see Emery bowing to the fans, only for Leno to gift us the trophy.

DD, Bakayoko, Zappacosta, Morata. Throwing money down the drain was bound to catch up eventually.

The fact they've appointed someone that knows the game is a huge step in the right direction. Him being a former player is a bonus.

@Vesper I don't believe we're in that dire of a state, just yet. The saga with Roman and the country is a different topic altogether. The amount of uncertainty around the club will hopefully be addressed soon.

Provided that happens and Sarri gets sacked 6 months from now; are we going to get Hiddink in for a patch up job? Not to mention the prospect of more youngsters being sold in the meantime.