Blue Armour

Palmer!!!

Well, the fans got what they wanted with Santos in midfield. At the expense of a James injury

And likely because Maresca and Veiga don't get along

I dislike the fact that we're seemingly putting all our eggs in the Wesley Fofana basket., for defence. Even when he's fit and in form, there are question marks about whether he can go onto become a world-beater like Carvalho. Then there's the bigger question mark about how his fitness will be after so many injuries. With Reece James, you know there's an intelligent, WC player in there. So whenever he comes back, you know he can deliver. Not sure I can say the same with Fofana. And what happens if he's out again? Badiashile again? Tosin?

Referee casually ignoring a blatant foul on KDH in the penalty area

Maresca subs scoring.lol

And thats game over. Good.

Finally seeing some game management from this Chelsea team. That's how you should close out the game

Going to miss if him if Chelsea make the next round

Now. Back to game management. This time against 10 men.

Getting back vibes of Raul Meirelies goal against Benefica in 2012

Nkunku of all people

Yess!!!!

No changes..Gusto still in midfield.

Bring on an attacker. Take off a defender if you have to. Silly to allow a game against a 10 man side to continue to penalties.

I agree. The manager isn't going to teach them proper game management. But he's still going to be around, so hence why Im hoping they can at least bring in players that impart some of that experience.

This side needs more intelligence and shows why we need to go into the transfer market and get a player with quality and experience. Very poor game management. Should have wrapped up this game in normal time.

Laugh if you want. There's nothing much he's can do when he flying in the air like that The problem was that we gave Benefica so much of the ball. And on Maresca for bringing on Gusto and 2 other non-players for just 5 mins with only a 1 goal lead.

Maresca is going to look like an idiot now. Especially with the subs he has left on the pitch.

Can't blame Gusto. Chelsea with poor game management..should have just kept the ball and not given Benefica a sniff. It's just 5 mins. Come on.

Fucking idiocy all around.

And the ball hits Gustos hand. Great.

This Chelsea team is so poor at game management. 5 mins left. Just keep the damn ball. Instead of trying passes over the top to try and score a sceond.

Gusto on to hold onto a 1 goal lead..

Ah copy..glad I wasn't imagining things then ☺️