Robertleghorn

I know a point is better than no points, but watching the Sunderland for me, was more frustrating than watching the Newcastle match. It seemed basic football had just been thrown out the window against Sunderland, simple passes and lack of communication. Players were just looking at eachother after misplaced passes as if to say "why didn't you pass to feet" and "why didn't you make the run", which was probably added by frustration. Its always tough when a team (and it doesn't matter who it is) sticks 11 men behind the ball and rely on a hope of a counter attack twice, three times in a game, but 100% Chelsea have the capabilities to unlock Sunderland. With Newcastle, at least there were stone wall chances unlike Sunderland. But the real problem personally against Newcastle was missing Matic. Mikel is simply for me not good enough, whether it be in that role, or in general. The best thing at the moment, is the strength in depth at the moment at Chelsea, we can literally make a strong team out of our subs and reserves and it would still compete. BUT for me you have to be able to cover you most important players. Which Mou has to be honest had a blinder with in regards to striking options because all three cause problems, a striking selection headache which is probably the most welcomed headache for us after the last few seasons! But for me the most important player this season was Matic, and even at the back end of last season in the champions league we missed him, and could see the difference in the league with and without him. So when he's out, which he 100% is going to be at some point (like Newcastle), so reliable cover is probably needed there. Another thing for me, and I can't figure out whether this is a plus or a negative is Costa. I think there's no doubts that he's not up to peak fitness, but you couldn't count the amount of times ivanovic made the run down the right and put a cracking ball between keeper and 6 yard box! genuinely the perfect balls in for strikers, but he just didn't seem to latch on to the idea that the balls were going there. 11 goals this season, not 100%, and clearly not on the wavelength of some players still, which isn't such a problem as players need time to adapt. but It makes me think, when he does hit fitness, and does understand the players around him fully, we could be looking at a bright future! Credit to Drogba and Remy also, stepping up big time against Spurs as well, plus drogba changing the game against Newcastle to be honest. Luis also when he comes on, looks a cracking player, really suits this team.

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