Clockwork

Unfortunately for the first time I see the potential downfall of Tuchel at Chelsea. Every manager has bad results obviously, but I see systemic issues I don’t know if he can overcome. Last season we were great combination of technical and physical ability, this team has lost that due to Lukaku, Alonso, and Azpi as a WB.

There is no point arguing with OneMoSalah regarding RLC, he has been shitting on him for years. You could talk to a wall and have a more sane conversation. Saul is not a Chelsea player and has been underperforming for years. Many Barca and Madrid fans have stated he is extremely overrated and living off of his goal against Bayern. I am willing to give him a few more opportunities to see what he can do. But time is ticking to invest in a player you don’t own. RLC is performing as Tuchel has said, he has earned those minutes based on his play. I don’t know why the opinion on RLC is so extreme, guys there is a middle ground between being a regular and never playing. Right now RLC is contributing positively, and is being rewarded with more playing time. Simple as that, and by the end of season you could sell him for a higher fee if the clubs sees it that way.

This may be harsh, but what is the point of Azpi as a WB against quality teams? He is suspect against any decent winger/ wide forward, at the slightest pressure hoofs the ball to the opposition.

I have proposed this question a few weeks ago, in light of how much criticism our attacking players get. Are they bad or Tuchel system is the issue. He has gotten a lot of credit for our defensive players and how much they improved, but which attacking player has benefited since he was appointed?

I say breaking City press and moving the ball forward was a big deal, which none of our midfielder did in this game.

Players like Alonso and Azpi are just completely outclassed, with the slightest pressure they can’t maintain the ball resorting to long balls to the opposition. Cancelo absolutely tear us a new one.

With Lukaku on the pitch it is like playing with 10 men.

Some posters here have shitted on RLC for a long time, it kills them that he had a good game and won’t change their tones. Obviously guys like Jorginho, Kante, and Kovacic are clear of him. He had a good game, there is really nothing to say beside that.

Obviously Mendy is far better, I think Kepa will be fine in Mendy absence in January. As long as our defense plays to their usual standard.

Werner problem is finishing though, is not out of position, runs, or anything for that matter beside converting his chances. I would give him run of games though, not like Mount or Havertz are playing well.

Actually we are struggling in midfield this season. Lukaku stays high on the pitch, teams are packing the middle even more. Which attacker actually provides creativity? zenit actually forced us to play out wide and again packed the middle.

How would they fit the Euros and Copa America in all this?

I feel Kovacic is one of our best players, and our attackers options are slumping. Tuchel needs to have Jorginho, Kante, and Kovacic on the pitch at the same time.

With Lukaku I think 3-5-2 is a better option. Since he plays high up the pitch, and you are outnumbered in midfield.

Has Neuer fallen off? idk If anyone is better than Mendy as a pure GK, but guys like Ederson, Alisson, and Ter Stegen are very valuable for their ability on the ball. i wouldn’t take Oblak or Courtois over Mendy.

Jorginho absence is very noticeable.

Speaking of Bayern and Chelsea academy, it looks like Jamal Musiala has star written all over him. Progressing very well.

It is a slam dunk that Hudson-Odoi needs a loan, there is really no opportunity for him. Tuchel plays 5 defenders, 2 CM, and Mount plus Lukaku are starter status. That leaves Ziyech, Odoi, Pulisic, Werner, and Havertz fighting for the 1 spot. He needs playing time and get his confidence back.

Tuchel rated Trevoh over Zouma and he was ahead of him in the pecking order. He does not rate Zouma period and unfit for his system. Tomori ship sailed in January, shame though I think he was a great fit for Tuchel.

Let’s be real Kounde and a 4th choice midfielder will not change our PL chances. It will come down to our attack, and that is position we are not reinforcing.

Those reinforcements will strengthen our strength, I am not very optimistic of our league chances. I think we still lack the goal capability to challenge for the title. On the other hand I think we will continue be very good in the CL.

I have seen enough sign Saul immediately, injury to Jorginho or Kante we are in deep shit.

Don’t think that is a hot take at all, Maka was a great role player, Kante is a great main player.

Don’t get me wrong he is a good GK, but man during that Arsenal game when Arsenal were high pressing you could see how a better Passing GK would have bypassed it.

I think he has no place on this team, maybe if we played three man midfield but I don’t see that I think 3cb system is staying. I don’t think it favors anyone for him to stay. I have always liked RLC and I do believe if he can stay healthy he can have a good remaining career.