Persona

I don't think any of the players will be getting arrested and resisting arrests with RAP sheets longer than a sperm whale.

11:00 PM kickoff for me. I didn't want to be fully functional in the morning anyways.

Did anyone else read his quotes in his voice or was it just me?

Let's not over exaggerate. He scored 40 goals in the Serie A, second place wasn't even close. He is one of the best strikers in the world. The only thing going against him is his age.

Happy to see the full squad is on tour. Three solid opponents as well, so it will be a good warm up for the season.

I think they want autographs or something....at least, I hope that's the purpose.

It's Nike. I wouldn't count on it.

And that's why RLC is playing forward,

Fitness has improved greatly from the Austria Wein game, which is a positive.

Probably trying to showcase him for a transfer to Kazakhstan or something. That's my only guess.

No Michy on the bench. Looks like he'll get another week before featuring in the US tour.

Today's press conference.

He absolutely is the future. Three of our centre backs probably won't even be with the club next season(Hell, none of them might even be playing by December.) Chelsea are smart to not sell him off.

He mentioned in his introductory press conference that they're looking to bring in more players that have the right spirit and fit what they're looking for. I don't you're going to get much more out of him. After the Vienna game a reporter specifically asked about Koulibaly and he was brushed aside.

The league is going to be insane next year. I don't think any of the first year coaches will get the axe if they fail to qualify for the top four unless they spectacularly fail. The only manager I see getting fired without a Top 4 place out of the contenders is Wenger, because the Emirates was on the verge of riots toward the end of last season after that run they went on.

More people quoting a bullshit AS article, a source with no credibility. zzzzzzzz

I'm pretty sure the league mandates they need at minimum three weeks off with no football obligations. The players have no control over when they can show up and begin training.

The source for the Costa transfer rumours are no better than The Sun. It was complete nonsense made to sell papers on a slow news day.

One losing season has done nothing to the clubs reputation. What a ridiculous post.

I'm pretty sure they played every minute of the tournament which is why they're getting a slightly longer break.

Top 4 should be the goal. This team when Conte took over was an absolute train wreck. We all saw it yesterday. They're timid, conservative and have no confidence. If Conte wins the title this year it would be a damn miracle.

I'm fairly certain a totem pole at this point would be less of a hindrance on the pitch than Ivanovic.

I noticed that too. The first ten minutes Chelsea was letting Vienna dictate the pace and hold possession. There was no pressure on them at all, they could do as they pleased. Then after Costa thew his little tantrum to the official we began pressing and forcing turnovers and holding possession of our own.

Michy will be here to rescue us soon.

Hahah Costa