Blue Armour

Goalkeeping today was the worst. We are a far cry from the winning team we used to be with Cech and JT at the back.

One thing has to be accepted. Some people might call this Barca team 'inferior' to Pep's but they are a lot more crafty and unpredictable. They let us have so much possession after going up in this game, and essentially hit us on counters. Different story from Pep's Barca which would just mechanically keep coming back for more even after going up. Not creating an excuse for us, but we would have had a tough time anyway regardless of the tactic we used. The first leg result ruined us.

I see where you're coming from...and there's also evidence of his quality, like the game he had against Athletico Madrid away.

Part of Willian's game is also to whip in crosses quickly with his right foot....also he's adept at shooting from anywhere in front of goal. Hazard on the other hand is adept at crossing/creating plays from any angle. But its easier for him to shoot coming in from the left. You'll be nullifying some of their contributions if you were to switch their positions. Besides, its not like they don't trade positions during the game. Hazard moves all over the pitch. Willian's goal against Palace came from the left hand side.

Still think he's the best man for us up top. Its his negative mindset that's dragging him down. The pressure of starting for a big club, the criticism from the media (and fans if he has been paying attention), and the refs here have gotten to him. Its a vicious cycle, and I hope he can break free from it sooner rather than later. Needs a bit of luck and no doubt, a goal, in order to do so.

You could say the same for Lukaku when he's not in form. Lot of United fans were thinking he's garbage during the autumn months

The Morata vs Lukaku debate is amusing for me... Imagine if we had only recently played the Stamford bridge game in which Morata scored and Lukaku sucked...lot of opinions would be turned upside down

See what happened with the mighty lion Gaz back...

Haven't watched too many Belgium games, but isn't KDB quite underwhelming in general for the national team?

Well we have to do everything to score in this match...wonder whether his game plan will be to absorb all their attacks for 80 mins and try to hit them with a sucker punch afterwards. In that case, we know the formation he's going to go with.

Too soon. We are still in it.

Yeah that's true...was just stating that it did not look like an outright mutiny

Seriously hope that clown doesn't score on his comeback..again...last thing I want to see in a Chelsea match right now.

I wouldn't go that far yet...the players seemed to stick their one task which was just to nullify City's attack, and were mostly successful barring that one mistake from Alonso.

No, but any concerned fan would be worried about the direction in which the club is heading. We've been on the decline since Drogba's playing days have come to a close. Thankfully it hasn't been to the extent of some of the other clubs in the big 4. Unless you're telling me the board planned for the situation we are in right now from the very beginning, there is every reason to be worried

Well when you say performance, its mostly off-the ball performance right? Because that's what it was. Until Giroud came on for the final 10 mins making him drop deep in midfield to receive the ball, there was no service for him whatsoever.

Cliche, but: "Good players practice to avoid mistakes, professionals practice until they can't make mistakes" "Work ethic eliminates fear" - MJ Notice how neither Drogba nor Lampard went through these kinds of rough patches in their careers where they kept missing chance after chance? There's a common theme there, and that's because they used to put the extra hours in the training ground...practicing free kicks and shots...both left foot and right foot. Alvaro has the tools but he just needs the right mindset and attitude moving forward. He says he says has the inclination to do things right as the number 1 forward. Its time he puts it into action. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5451059/Chelsea-stars-Eden-Hazard-Alvaro-Morata-hit-gym.html

Shorts in winter...Azpi is proper Chels. Taking after Lamps and JT

Honestly, Willian and Hazard work so well together...its mainly because they have such good chemistry. Would even say Hazard loves playing alongside Willian more than Fabregas. To top it of, they BOTH love the club...just wish they had someone with steel to back them up. Right now its just Azpilicueta in defense. No one in attack, atm.

Pedro to an extent. But he's 30 and pushing it. So is Willian as a matter of fact. We should be going in for another winger

Interesting that he doesn't mention his own teammate DeBruyne despite the guys laying on goals and assists this season. You can call Hazard WC or not...doesn't matter. For as long as he plays, he is the single most important player for Chelsea

Awesome Eden

Team needs a win soon. Morata needs a goal Bit of negative spiral since the Arsenal game And that shitty feud with Mou. Thankfully Norwich at home, and Brighton are next on the agenda. Despite the results, the agenda hasn't changed much for this season. Cup competitions and fight for 2nd/3rd at minimum.

He wasn't playing well today...but even a tired Eden and Cesc should not be subbed before someone like Bakayoko or Morata today.

Hopefully this is the end...at least until the Old Trafford match. Press will be gleefully waiting for another salvo. They'll be asking Conte about this in his next conf. Hope he shuts them up.