DYC.

How is it Cech's fault? Luiz should've cleared the ball.

Not his fault. Luiz should've dealt with the threat but he didn't so Cech had to come out. Cavani did well to stay composed and see that Lavezzi was coming.

Sadly it's over.

We need to score a second. Can't see us going through if we don't because I just know Napoli wil score at the Brdige.

Well I guess we disagree then. Cech really saved us early in the first half and we scored a lucky goal. There's always a chance of scoring in set-pieces, Ivanovic should've passed. Ramires should've scored, that was a real chance yeah.

Agree with your first sentence but how we were the better team? Napoli have had the better chances and have looked far more dangerous when attacking.

Thought so too at first but it wasn't.

Lady Luck, I love you. Matador!!

Don't understand why we aren't putting pressure on their defenders.. They're terrible with the ball.

Yes he is.

Lampard was a runner. We were better in 05-06 with Essien, he was also a runner. Our DMs Mikel and Romeu are in poor form. I'm not saying it will work but I understand his, AVB, intentions.

Midfield full of runners = We're gonna sit back and counter-attack.

Hmm i do wonder.. You'd think Luiz' pace, and good form, would be crucial to deal with their counter-attacks. Don't think it's true.

No idea really. What happened to Britos?

http://www.goal.com/en/news/1717/editorial/2012/02/21/2917446/this-is-how-to-build-a-legacy-roman-the-incredible-rise-of Great piece.

This will be a incredibly though match I think. Napoli have a great big game mentality, they always manage to reach a very high level in big games while we've been vulnerable in most big games. Like TX said before, the best thing would be to let them have the ball. If we take initiative, we'll just play right into their hands and they'll murder us on the break, especially with our shaky defence. Hopefully the coach will go with the 4-2-3-1 formation.

He doesn't play the playmaker role, he plays as a supporting striker. Kakuta's not a playmaker, he's the Del Piero type.

Had a feeling that this was probably already posted on here haha.

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/chelsea/109807/former-chelsea-youth-players-candid-account-reveals-another-less-gimpish-side-to-john-terry.html I'm sure this story won't be seen absolutely everywhere..

He was a superb goal scorer but when looking for the best player, you look at overall ability. If not, the likes of Van Nistelrooy and Owen in his prime would deserve a mention. Or what about the likes of Vieira, Makelele, Carvalho.. And it annoys me when people say '42 goals as a winger'. That's the season he became the half winger/half striker he is currently, he moved into the centre a lot and a lot of his goals came from inside the box.

Yes that is what's most important. His goals should do a lot of good for his confidence.

Terrible half of football. Djion lost the ball so much and didn't create a thing. The few times Kakuta got on the ball, and I mean few, he was looking to combine but he never got the ball back. Dijon are a side with 11 individuals really, no team work or idea behind their play at all. Kakuta scored a goal out of nothing thanks to his individual ability and good awareness. He was taken off after 80 min.

Just watched the first half of Brest - Djion. Kakuta played as a supporting striker, switching position with striker Thil quite often. Djion were very sloppy and Kakuta was pretty much anonymous the first 30 min. Saw more of the ball in the last 15 min. The good: - Played a good cross in from the left but it was slightly too high, therefore the striker couldn't connect well enough with his head. - Did well to move away from the defender, received the pass and had a great opportunity to score but the shot went over the goal, really should've scored though. - He took a free kick from pretty close range. It was a great curling attempt but it hit the post. The bad: - His touch failed him a few times, needs to work on that - Should've done much better to make himself available for a pass. Djion were struggling to keep the ball but most of the time Kakuta was either static or was looking to receive a through ball behind the defence. - Should work on keeping things simple and needs to think more. Too focused on finding a way to the goal quickly and was holding on the ball too much. Will watch the second half later.

And Bergkamp.

He's been poor for over a year now. His goals have saved him from constant criticism but goals alone isn't enough from a player in his role. Lamps is a legend but that legend status does nothing for us.