MoroccanBlue

He’s averaged two finals a season since he was 17.

Come to think of it, I take that back. Kante, Kova, Jorginho, Rice/Tchouameni and Gallagher could work.

If we are keeping Kante, Kova, and Jorginho I don't think Gallagher will have a place in the team. One of Rice or Tchouameni is imminent (thinking it will be the former). That is 4 CMs for two positions. 5 Including Gallagher. I'm still not sure if Tuchel outright wants to make the 4231 or 433 a priority next season ahead of the 343. 6 midfielders, all of which are established first teamers now, competing for 3 spots. That isn't going to bold well. Not even City or Liverpool have this much quality in depth in midfield.

So I imagined Jorginho getting absolutely bullied against Brighton’s midfield on two occasions? I imagined Leeds running circles around Jorginho for 90 minutes? I imagined both Soucek and Rice taking the mickey out of Jorginho back in December? I imagined in literally almost every match day thread, posts saying we lost the midfield? You are fooling, comically fooling yourself to suggest Jorginho’s liabilities off the ball are a fabrication. We are so defensively solid because of our backline and Mendy. This system protects our midfield but becomes a trade off as it restricts our attack when we lack creative players on the pitch. Hard to be a defensive liability for Italy when you have Bonucci, Chiellini. Barella, and Verratti all in the same team. And let’s be real, this is the same individual award that had Salah outside the top 10. I can say for an it utmost certainty you are alone in your analysis. Football isn’t solely based on statistics and anyone with 20/20 vision can see Jorginho is incredibly weak off the ball. Sarri recognised this and opted for a conservative possession approach after Arsenal carved us open in midfield. Lampard took Jorginho out the team entirely and Tuchel reverted to a back 5, and is now utilising Kante + Kovacic more.

I’d say get your eyes checked but I remembered who I’m speaking to. We play with a bloody back 5 in the first place because Jorginho is useless off the ball. We are unable to put more attackers in the box in fear of getting carved open.

Yes.

You mention Fernandinho and Henderson but neither of which are utter liabilities off the ball as Jorginho is. If one of Kante or Kovacic aren't at 110%, we are vulnerable in midfield.

We aren't getting Adeyemi so just move on. His signing would make far, far too much sense, and for that reason alone it won't happen

Mad to think Pep has never won a match against us in European competition.

I agree. He also has a keen sense in what profile to look for. He could be our Txiki

Roman is apparently interested in bringing in a 'footballing mind' into the boardroom by appointing a Sporting Director. One that would work with Cech to handle all footballing affairs whilst Marina handles the business side. The rumored individual is ex Barcelona sporting Director Ramon Planes. https://www.teamtalk.com/Chelsea/roman-abramovich-ramon-planes-game-changing-signing-director-beat-english-rival

Looks like he agreed to join Barcelona on a 2 year deal with option to extend.

We want both Rice and Tchouameni? Thought it was one or the other? Surely that means Jorginho is off?

Think this was the new offer in December.

Normally I'd be worried but this half of the season is where Havertz comes alive.

😂

I say we just don’t risk it and work with Havertz and Broja. Broja is already PL proven and with the gap in qualitt compared to the Prem and other leagues inEurope, “PL proven” is becoming more and more of a requirement in some areas.

Also Tammy has outscored him. Not much of a case for him when your argument is we need goal scorers. Far as I’m concerned our system is lacking a proper DM and attacking wingers.

Rather stick with Havertz & Broja and invest in some dynamic attacking wingers to replace Werner and Ziyech.

Oh are you black? Were you unanimously chosen to speak for black people and how they should feel? My mistake. It’s racially insensitive. He’s been guilty of this far too much recently.

And now his Instagram post comparing native African children dancing to Rudiger, Sarr, and CHO/Kantes dancing in the locker room.

Mendy Christensen Silva Rudiger Azpilicueta Jorginho Kovacic CHO Ziyech Havertz Pulisic

Personally, it should only be the European Cup, League Title, Domestic Cup, and CWC.

Agent fees and wages were an issue the first time. Assuming it’ll still be an issue the second.

Haha it’s worth something when it comes at our expense! Look at the neutral comments. 😂