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This. I'd rather he just play an extra CB if he's worried about Azpilicueta getting caught out of position. Keeping James pegged back in CB would just nullify our attacking threat down the right.

Imagine if he finally gets his 'big game' goal.

And no European football.

Is that the highest contribution by a Chelsea player in a single season since Hazard?

I wonder who was in charge of these renegotiations. Especially after offering Lukaku that ridiculous amount

Agreed. It's already an ugly trend in the making. Need to do more to tie down players and present them with attractive cause for them to stay.

More hungry for things too, I would assume

Agrees. Needs to be someone with a good amount of pace too. That was one of Rudigers strengths IMO. Ability to recover. Rüdigers character can never be replaced, but that's where I'm looking to our homegrown players to step in and step up.

Apparently has signed the Real Madrid contract. 315k pw. 410 mill release clause. That last one feels like a slap in the face. As if to show us the true worth of the player. Love Rudiger, but tempted to see Madrid make a fool of themselves again.

Leeds at the edge of the relegation zone with 3 games to go. And they face us at home. Couldn't make this up.

Sigh. Why now.

It's a catch 22. Players like Azpi and Rudiger will have their eye only on the final. The problem is that their replacements (apart from Chalobah) are absolutely dire. We are in trouble. It would take a strong attacking performance for us to not drop points. I don't see us keeping a clean sheet.

So Leeds lose against Arsenal, with a red card and a hopeless performance. I wonder what their form will be like on Wednesday. Tuchel has got to drop players like Azpi, and play someone who is going to be around next season (minus Saar) in the back line. Rudiger should also be dropped on thar account, but unfortunately even in his current state, there is no one better to fill his shoes. Play Ziyech in RWB. If we win this game, this will put huge pressure on both Spurs and Arsenal in their derby match.

Too many red club journos around. Also the bias against London clubs in general.

Just read that Tuchel complained about them overcomitting attackers needlessly. I had questions about the tactics when we were 2-0 up. What a bunch of assholes. Just chasing personal glory without giving a shit about the club. Disappointed that someone like Azpilicueta would just charge up the pitch carelessly. Head in Barca. And Saar. Supposed to come in and shore up the defense. Completely shies away from blocking the cross that led to the equalizer.

Can't believe I'm saying this. But am glad that Lukaku found his shooting boots again. Because it doesn't like we are otherwise capable of scoring.

More fear mongering Gutter press.

Geez...none of these guys care. I know its stating the obvious, but at least give a shit for a couple of games. Now that Abramovich is gone and there is no PL title to fight for, things seem less appealing. Granted everyone is entitled to move to the club of their choice, but at least have a modicum of respect for the manager who gave you your first CL title. Ungrateful. Unprofessional. Time for Tuchel to build a new core. This one with academy players, and the returning Connor Gallagher

Probably like Giroud last year. Renewed with a 1 year contract. Left with a fee.

And at least make an attempt to re negotiate with Rudiger. No harm, IMO

The Times too.

Couldn't watch this match live. Knew it was going to be a shit show. Everton are pathetic. .If they don't take points against Arsenal they will decidedly go down.

I guess things will be quiet for the rest of this week. Hopefully next week we hear something in official capacity, and the club can move on with clarity.

If they don't win or draw against Arsenal., then yes. Absolutely

Would be furious if Everton don't at least manage to steal a point against Arsenal. Especially after we've given them a lifeline.