Supermonkey92

Jorginho and Kovacic are so far apart it's infuriating me

Kovacic playing wide left like he's in a 3. Stay closer to Jorginho for fuck sake

What's the defensive shape? There is no defensive shape. You either press as a team or defend low as a team. What's with the this disjointedness

Fuck me Christensen stop being a pussy and passing backwards. You haven't got Luiz to rely on passing forwards.

If he signs 5 year contract we'll be keeping him 3 years max. Selling him with 2 years left so we get good money. Is he still 18? At 21 he'd fetch a damn pretty penny. I'm already pissed at this guy. No love for Chelsea and no loyalty. Which is weird because of how young he is and how long he's been there. Change my mind!!!

Yes it's a good display but they are fucking suicidal. Once we bypass the front 4 We should able to pass like we have we so much room.

That's why I had no problem letting him go at 28. It's clear he's not going to last because he doesn't put in the hard work AND eats like me lol. But will struggle at 30

Ahhh mate I've got a jar full of the spread version of those biscuits

Which is why selling him around 28 was great. This boy at 30 lol podgy arse that will struggle to get fitter in time. It's hard to tell but I'd wager there's a significant chance he falls of the cliff physically speaking. Like Rio ferdinand

Drogba is legend. But in the tier below is this guy with no one near him. He was a fucking bull in Contes first season and in his first season here. The passion would get the fans on their fight and build an atmosphere that the rest of the players felt. Such a nuisance, I remember how he terrorised Portugal defence in the world cup group game last year. He made the Madrid back 4 look like ours did against Bournemouth. He has his weaknesses. Still can throw a donkey first touch every now and then but he'll always be one of my faves. Capitano!

Kovacic staking a claim. Guys been brilliant at intercepting and pressing. With 1 less cm and an extra player in front of him the guys pretty damn good. Now I'm not so happy about a Jorginho and Kante pivot.

Kovacic has been quality so far

I was laughing my was of at that. He was probably happy he had Palmer and Gilmour next him thinking he's look better than next to Jorginho and Kovacic. Think again bro

Fuck him if he doesn't sign by September. He's too entitled. Obviously potential to be a great player but it's not even set in stone. He's not an Mbappe, Neymar or Hazard level player. He could end up around Rashford/Zaha level. Good player but not worth the fucking hassle. If the guy wants to leave knowing he's been looked at as a damn Prince by the club then he has no loyalty, no fucks given to the club. Or he's stupid. Or his ego is huge. Or all of the above.

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Plus the kids we played we dross and have been sent back. Let's see Mount and Abraham. Gilmour caught by eye as did Maatsen.

We already have mount, kovacic, Barkley and RLC fighting for the attacking mid position as well

Did anyone watch the match. How was he against a good team?

He should stick with the 433 but have have the LCM as the most attacking with Kante a little more reserved. He wasn't that bad, people were more concerned with Jorginhos weaknesses

I think it would be interesting for people to debate which youngsters are ready, which aren't yet but should definitely be kept hold of and which shouldn't waste space. I'm already sold on Reece James mate. I legit think he can have a similar progression to TAA. And I'm a pessimistic moaner so that's a lot coming from me. I'm actually counting down until he's no. 1 rb. I hope he is by end of next season the latest. RLC made enough improvement last season that I think he's good enough. I was glad to see him score more and dribble more direct. Still has to improve his decision making and his movement (and his whole defensive side the lazy bastard) but I consider him a legit part of the squad. CHO I think will be good enough for his. It's too early to tell how good though, I agree. Very well might not be the star man we think. Obviously needs a chance this season. But then there's a massive gap. No other youngster screams out. Mount has to continue his development, I would try and pick a premier league team where he'd start. We just don't have the room for him. He'd compete with Barkley and Kovacic before RLC gets back as well. It would do him and us harm if he stays with us. Abraham has never impressed me but what the hell we are fucked up front. Have at it mate, take your chance if you're good enough. I probably wouldn't give him another. I'll keep an eye on Castillo but he's still young, a good 2 years at least away. So there you are. I'd only consider James, RLC and CHO as academy products to be included. Pulisic doesn't count. because money.

Exactly. Integrating youth in itself can't be the number one priority, surely the overall plan for the squad should take priority with youth facilitating the main goal. Last year we added Jorginho, Kepa and Kovacic to the first 11. We got rid of Cahill, Bakayoko and Morata. Moses too. We've now got Pulisic. The overall aim is towards a possession based team. Comfortable in possession and more creative. We can't just say fuck it let's play Abraham and Mount because youth. They have to be ready, they also at least need the right characteristics to fit in the squad.

Michy and Abraham

I'm sold

He'll be fat. Doesn't take care of himself now lol the fatty boom boom. Cheeseburgers will make that arse gigantic

If anyone compares him to Courtois, show them this.