MoroccanBlue

It's inevitable really. Havertz/Kante/Rice against top opposition. Havertz/Rice/Mount against' bottom half.

Because he comes with a lot of baggage. He's also the type of manager that wants full control and to build his sides so that virtually every player on the pitch is handpicked to fit his philosophy of the game. There's a reason he's resigned from like two or three clubs the past few years. Sarri 2.0

Everton 2-0 up against Leicester

Agreed but its effective against the bottom half in closing games out. Now, it looks to be shit when Havertz virtually offers nothing.

With wingers back it just makes Havertz redundant. Mount has eclipsed him when we all expected Havertz to hit the ground running. They can't even play together anymore considering Havertz looks bloody clueless with the ball.

Everton it was evident Giroud should've been brought off at half time and against Wolves he shouldn't of even started.

If Werner would work well with any player up top it would be Tammy given his mobility.

The issue is that we have a manager who is relying on individual talent to see him through when he has an abundance of talent in the team. I want Tammy back in the starting XI. All of the fluidity vanished the moment Giroud came back.

Mental we haven’t beaten anyone in the top 10 yet

Think the club will only part ways if Top 4 is out of reach. Context will play a huge part if we finish Top 4. Think a comfortable Top 4 finish is the only thing that guarantees Lampard's safety.

We could be 9th come Thursday.

Its crazy to think the stick Ole gets when Lampard is just as deserving.

Think I would too tbf

No ideas what so ever

So then why is VAR here?

Did anyone expect anything else? Aside the goal, what is Giroud offering this team other than us completely surrendering our press and directness?

Essentially playing a false 9 with Giroud. No direct runs which leaves Pulisic and Werner double marked.

Really isn't a game Giroud should be playing and Lampard should know that.

Wonder how many games Pulisic will feature....

I'm still adamant we can do a job against Wolves if Lampard tweaks the tactics to adjust the lack of width with our wingers out. Add to the fact Liverpool and Spurs play the next day, we could potentially be only 1 point behind if they draw.

A draw would be incredible tbf. Makes last night look less shitty.

Aye, you can see the mental strength along with the quality they have as a whole. The same mentality you saw in the Chelsea 04-07 team, United 06-09, and City 17-19. They belong with those sides.

I think playing him in his comfortable position will gain more confidence in him. Apparent he is a player you have to slowly nurture.

Yeah just foul him outside the box you fucking muppet.

I'd fancy Kai at LW in a 343. Just get him closer to the striker and narrower. Get him comfortable to gain some confidence. That said, I'd start him on the bench here.