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I'm looking forward to seeing if Tuchel changes things up today. Change for the sake of change is not necessarily a good thing, but changing things to gain an advantage is great. It still stings when Arteta had a tactical plan against us in the FA Cup final and we did fuck all to counter it.

Ha!! Jose was gracious in his post match.

Noiice!! Can’t wait for the Jose post match.

Schweeeet 5-4

Extra time. Wear out Son and Kane.

Kane his headers are killer

This Everton game is delivery soooo much.

Vardy starts for Leicester. They are not taking chances with Brighton.

After watching the press conference, I think I picked up on something that people may have missed. I think Tuchel likes Kante a little bit.

I watched up to about 70 minutes. The West Ham attack was toothless. I’m not sure it could be classified as any kind of attacking play.

West Ham is starting a strong team and Man Utd has their second squad in today. With some starters.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/real-madrid/story/4311237/real-madrid-favourites-to-sign-bayerns-alaba-Chelsea-unwilling-to-match-players-wages-sources

I don't know that he is a stop gap when Tuchel has been trying to get him at PSG. He might be here for years to come.

If Leeds hold this lead, Arsenal drops to 11th.

From what Tuchel is saying, expect Silva and Werner to be rested. https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2021/2/8/22271691/tuchel-updates-on-thiago-silva-injury-pulisic-absence-werner-dead-leg

Chelsea have confirmed that Christian Pulisic was missing from their win at Sheffield United due to family issues. The American superstar was not included in the 20-man squad for Chelsea’s 2-1 win at Bramall Lane on Sunday and many Chelsea and USMNT fans feared that Pulisic had picked up another injury. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Pulisic was given time off to handle some family problems. “Christian has some family issues to solve, and family is always first, so we decided to give him a rest,” Tuchel said. Everyone at ProSoccerTalk sends our best wishes to Pulisic and his family. What is the future for Christian Pulisic at Chelsea? Pulisic will be a big part of Chelsea’s squad under Tuchel, that much is clear already. The USMNT star was given his professional debut by Tuchel at Borussia Dortmund in 2016 and knows him extremely well. Tuchel already told ProSoccerTalk how much he loves working with Pulisic and trusts him, and the German coach is eager to get the American star in the best positions possible. After starting Tuchel’s first three games in charge of Chelsea on the bench, Pulisic has made a big impact when he’s come on and he’s played in a slightly different position. Pulisic revealed he played as ‘a kind of false striker’ as he came on at half time to inspire a 2-0 win against Burnley, as he assisted the second goal late on and went close to scoring on several occasions, then also went close to scoring against Tottenham when he came on in a similar role. With Timo Werner, Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi playing extremely well in Tuchel’s first few games in charge, it will be tough for the USMNT star to force his way into this Chelsea starting lineup. But his history with Tuchel and his form last summer suggests he can become a key member of the side as Chelsea are pushing hard for the top four after three wins and a draw from Tuchel’s first four games in charge. https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2021/02/08/pulisic-news-Chelsea-issue-update/

While the board was down I spent some time at The Shed End. There was a very vocal minority that wanted Tuchel to fail. The thought it would be proof the Super Frank was sacked way too early.

It will be interesting to see if Billy, Zouma, Pulisic, Havertz, and Ziyech get significant minutes here to keep them sharp. Having a large squad is a difficult balance.

SU MOTM.... Antonio Rudiger.

A win is a win, but that was a bit of a circus.

Mendy kills it!! Nice save

Are we defending for 20 minutes?

Whew thank you Werner

Fuck

Finally nice from Werner and Mount