OneMoSalah

Dont be daft. Do Zouma, Tomori etc pick the team or pick how we set up from set plays? Its a coaching problem. Some teams mix zonal and man marking. If you constantly set up zonal only and expect say 5 or 6 players who are doing standing jumps to constantly win headers against players who have a running jump, then sorry but conceding from corners is on you. A very experienced CB or GK isnt going to change that. The teams clearly doing what Frank wants in terms of setting up the zones but its not working, recurring theme this season, set plays and conceding. Whos fault is that? Id say more than likely Franks because this organisation is his decision. If it were any other manager maybe the finger would be pointed at him. He may be a Chelsea legend as a player but he shouldnt be immune to criticism for obvious things which other managers would get criticised for.

Good save from Kepa. Solid wrists there. See Inter are also beating Barca haha. Wow. Ffs. Another set piece. Someone tell me this isnt a coaching fault, how many fucking set pieces we gonna concede before Lamps changes this zonal pish?

Judging a player who had double figures for goals (22) and assists (11) last season in a side who finished 2nd for not looking good after like 7 games is ridiculous. Same as people saying Pulisic is obviously not good enough after 7 games cause he hasnt been playing. Pepe is only 24, if he was 27 or 28 I could understand but hes 24 and potentially needs to adapt. Also there is no way Zaha is better than him, he is one of the most overrated players in the PL.

Only thing I can think of is the same reason why Sarri didnt start Ruben, Emerson and Callum from the beginning of last season. As people have mentioned already) is what he does without the ball. Tactically understanding his role off the ball, helping the fullback, pressing off the ball. Nothing to do with his ability, people making out hes some second rate player clearly dont know football. He has huge promise, his all round game from an offensibe point of view isnt that bad, he can play killer passes, dribble, score goals etc. He will get a foot in eventually, I think he is just maybe unfortunate Willian has played well since after Leiceister and Mount has done very well since the United game. Whoever said loan him out to learn his trade should do some research. He played in the Bundesliga and CL aged 17/18. Has played over 100 games for Dortmund under managers like Klopp, Tuchel, Favre etc.

Reece played at CM for Wigan last season too. Or its 343. Good team regardless dont see the issue. Pulisic is a weird one, get the feeling Lamps doesnt really fancy him as of yet although hes hardly had a chance. Another manager and their would be uproar but still plenty of football to play this season. At least nobody's making a big deal about Callum not starting unlike last season with Sarri. Regardless of the 11, must win. If we didnt lose v Valencia I would of taken a draw but has to be a win.

"Is just ok" Have we watched the same games this season? How many times against Brighton did he spray it 30 or 40m to Alonso? His passing range is good.

There were a handful of us saying this last year, that he was good enough defensively etc but he got a lot of criticism for the fact some people had no other reasons than he was Sarri's main man and basically the fuckin usual suspect English pundits like Ferdinand, Jenas, Shearer, Phil Neville etc said he didnt defend although if you watch back the last 15 or 20 games of the season you can clearly see him defending, not only that but to a high level too. Not a huge deal has changed under Frank in terms of what he does either without the ball, I just think that if it were any other manager than Sarri, who had basically said Jorginho will play in that position where these moronic pundits claimed Kante had played in the PL, the criticisms wouldnt of been as harsh.

Think its too early to say that about Inter after 5 games. But if Inter are still top come gameweek 20 by 5 points or more they will win the league. Conte is very good at making teams hard to beat (except one year here) so if they can get to then and be 5 or 6 points clear and they continue to be hard to beat and concede at the same rate they are now, he will have done an outstanding job. Theres no doubting his managerial ability. It went sour here in the last 6 of 7 months yes but some of our players were also shocking in terms of performances and sometimes attitude (Bakayoko, Morata, Willian, Pedro, Moses, Alonso, Luiz, Courtois, Hazard sometimes looked very poor too) as well as Contes tactical stubbornness. Juventus are still the favourites to win the league purely because they have Ronaldo as well as very experienced top players who are used to winning titles in their ranks. Sarri may not be a serial winner but him and that group, they can bridge the gap with their know how to win important games.

He is a very good player yes but I think his passing range is a bit more limited. Although under Pep it will improve but I do really think if he could of chose from Jorgi or Rodri, Jorginho would be his first choice.

Just let him go on a free. Logically it might seem stupid but we cant sign replacements in January so selling him then is a bit daft. He finishes the season here, contract runs down leaves on a free and we have plenty time to look for and then sign a replacement in the summer.

Another excellent all round performance yesterday. Read the game well, distribution was top notch and again a very authoritive figure on the park. Personally think Barkley could take a thing or two from Jorginho in terms of when to play 1 and 2 touches or when to take more. Imagine if City signed Jorginho last summer and not us. Think in terms of his role in this team and age he is a vital cog going forward for the next however many seasons.

Dont get this. Our academys been successful for about 7 years now. Regardless of players making the first team or not. Why do it now and not years ago? Maybe playing the kids now is helping but everyone's known how good our academy is for ages. Just seems very weird. Like an add on to the womans tv thing.

Think its down to Frank maybe playing him when hes not fully recovered. Emerson and Rudiger were the same. Unlucky or not he risked them by playing them when they clearly werent 100%. But yeah 9 points from 9 is needed or the pressure will be cranked right up on Frank and Jody because the start hasnt been good enough in terms of results. Pulisic is a weird one. Sort of skillset we need in 1 v 1s to open up space but can barely get in. Very weird.

Mount has played wide in every game this season though? Bar v United but him and Barkley constantly swapped positions.

Expecting to see this line up: Kepa Zouma - Christensen - Tomori Azpi - Kante - Jorginho - Alonso Willian - Tammy - Mount Although maybe seeing James feature would be nice as its a step up and he did have a good game the other night but its 50/50 never know, but have a feeling Lamps will stick with Azpi.

Defos going to stick both teams to score off for this game on my coupon. 😂 Can see us conceding. As long as we get a convincing win should be fine.

Perhaps but again, still have to keep our feet on the ground regarding him, Mount, Tomori, Abraham, Callum etc. We are still early in the season. Its extremely promising these guys are doing well so far but it still can go both ways. I have huge hopes for them all but we need to be wary before throwing phrases like potentially world class or captain material based on reserve games, championship games and 1 cup game. Ive seen him play for the u18s and several times for Wigan as well and while he has excelled there we have to be careful with the expectations. The seasons still very early. He still has to do it in the PL which I am sure he can do as Tomori, Abraham, Mount etc have done well in so far but its just the start and theres a long way to go. Will reserve any judgements about being potentially world class or whatever until hes had a consistent period of time in the team.to show this.

Hate to sound like a huge cunt but 90 minutes v Grimsby and already seeing can be one of the best in the world and should be made captain etc. Jeez. Think thats a bit far fetched after 1 full game and I rate him very highly. Dont even think McEachran got such praise after strolling it vs Marseille and Newcastle. Yes he played well, yes he got 2 assists but tougher tests will come for him and the other guys but its a good start. We need to be wary with these guys theres still a long way for them to go although tonight was very promising. Gives Lampard food for thought though, which I am sure he will appreciate knowning he can trust these guys in certain games if he needs to for rotations and suspensions.

Gilmour has barely put a foot wrong all game. Very confident always demanding the ball under pressure or not, reminds me of Cesc a bit, not afraid to keep trying to play probing passes even if they dont always come off. Maatsen has impressed in limited time so far too, pace, agility, never stands still when his winger has the ball, always runs beyond him. Good goal by Reece there too, very solid performance, good assist and a goal to cap it off. Callums finishing needs huge work. 2 big chances now hes hit straight at the keeper christ....

Perhaps but a manager can always overrule that and just not play him. You would think a manager should notice if a player was or wasn't 100% either in training or prior to the game but the players can also say they are ready when they arent as they want to play etc. Think the blame should be split between manager and medical team rather than solely given to the medical team who have always been very good here (unsure how much or if any personnel did change this summer). Worth note saying Kante and Rudiger suffered similar things, came back from injury and were back out almost immediately.

Hes done more than Pedro or Callum I would say who have both looked poor and struggled to really be productive so far except for Pedros penalty and one Callum cross. Not entirely convinced by our performance either, weve gave them some opportunities that perhaps against a better quality of team, would end up in the net. Hopefully come out 2nd half and up the intensity a bit despite being 3-1 up because theres more there for the taking. Have been impressed with Billy Gilmour though.

Great hit by them but fuck me, we are awful defensively. Absolute shite. Wonder if it will be dubbed as Azpilicueta's fault although hes not playing? Anyways for an experienced player like Zouma that is awful.

1-0 Barkley. Ironically was gonna say I hope we take this game serious, a lot of young guys playing yes but we need to also be wary regardless this will be a cup final to Grimsby. Also Callum holding onto the ball too long there in his own third when he could have passed it with ease.... Okay 2-0 lol nvm.

Let it happen. 100%.

Jesus I suppose that means anything. Considering numerous footballers all over the world like posts about other teams or players etc. Do people really care that fucking much 🤣 its just modern day football. He played well today I felt.