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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.

True but I still think 4231 isnt as good a fit as 433. When Ruben comes back he will be in midfield too and Mount will still probably be playing as a wide 10.

Well didnt people want to see him play this season? In a 433 with Jorginho, Kante and Kovacic as the 3 in MF, there is no other position for him than a wide one.

Its no coincidence we constantly concede chances and goals from corners. If it happened once or twice in the space of however many games then you could definitely say its individual mistakes but its almost every week we struggle at corners or freekicks, which screams out to me that it is down to coaching more than anything else. Also you mention facing best managers, it really means nothing because at a club like Chelsea you expect that if youve been a manager for 1 year or 10 years, so again I think that to use it as an excuse is needless. Norwich outplayed Man City for instance but doesnt mean they are better or there manager is or whatever. Results and performances are 2 different things, results and performances dont always coincide, you can perform well and lose or perform badly and win. To not have won at home yet this season so far for me is really bad. If this was Sarri then their would be huge outrage, I get Frank deserves time as hes a young manager but he wont actually get it unless we stop conceding these stupid goals, tighten up defensively as a whole unit and start winning games at home regardless of if its Liverpool or Sheffield Wednesday. This performing better than results suggest stuff is an excuse in my eyes because as a team, taking everything into account not just attacking, are we really performing that much better than last season, taking into account we cant keep clean sheets and are always very very open on transitions? Unfortunately, theres more to the game than just scoring goals or having 3 academy players in the line up. As a whole our attacking play is a bit less predictable perhaps but the defensive side of the match including our organisation at corners/freekicks is really really really worse than it was last season. Was never gonna be an easy job but we need to be realistic if the performances were good or bad, we would want to have more points and have won at home by now.

Hes provided 2 of our best chances all game.. what the fuck 🤣 for all his limitations hes hardly been bad. Not one of the boys on for us have been bad. Mason really had to score that chance and Batsuhayi could also have done better with his header. Honestly and this may sound daft but would say that we dont really deserve to win games if we keep conceding ridiculous set piece goals. You can say okay we lost to a world class goal or an unlucky decision at times but again we concede an absolute shocking goal. A fucking free header. If you cant do the basics such as defending corners/freekicks.... your always gonna be up against it. Liverpool arent a big side either in terms of being 11 giants. No Pulisic again at any point, which I think was a mistake.

Curious choice but again 2 injuries havent really helped us either. Never know though could get a chance.

Pulisic on soon please.