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And if he doesn't score regularly he will be a flop like the rest of them?

Persistent fouling high up the pitch as well tonight. No need for it. Looked shaky first half but grew into it second half.

More impressive first half than second half but 80 mins against Spurs at his age, injuries or not, plus Sarris comments, hopefully food for thought.

It's true though. Like it or not to assume Sarri was going to come in and Chelsea were going to compete with Liverpool and City sides where their coaches, who are top class, have got them to such a high level, was daft. They are elite coaches that have won and have had a long term to work their teams. Napoli was a process that took him time to get right yet people believe that Sarri was going to come in and instantly win trophies, or so youd expect reading some of the posts on here regarding how disappointed or how people are losing their faith with Sarri... hes a good coach, I hope people give him a chance, tonights performance was good against a top team in terms of how we played, just we were lacking final ball and goals.

Not going to lie but who ever said Sarri was as good as either or those? His Napoli team were known for playing good football. Not winning trophies. Pep and Klopp won trophies against hugely competitive teams with unique styles. Its a harsh reality but lets be honest. Sarri is a good coach, one I think we need to back and give time to but to put him on a pedestal next to Pep, Klopp, even Mou, Conte or Ancelotti, serial winners (arguably except Klopp although his Dortmund team were exceptional for 3 seasons), was always a step far. He is a very good coach yes. Pep or Klopp level? No.

Honestly thought we played very well. People saying we played shit etc. open your fucking eyes, we dominated the game, hit the post twice. Ungrateful cunts. Sure we werent clincial enough in attack but we played without a striker, false 9 works against smaller teams but not bigger ones. No surprise though, if we won and played like Spurs there would be outrage... like under Conte. Hazard and Willian corners/free kicks/final ball fucking atrocious again. For all the flack Alonso gets, at least he can beat the first man. Same with Azpi.

Yeah ESPN reported it, 9m euro sign on fee

Rabiot has signed a pre contract with Barca. Aouar would be a good signing if Barella werent to come.

Not sure about the fuss over the play prior to the penalty, looked onside to me, think Azpi plays him on. Also I get Alonso is not popular but hes put in a few good crosses that have come to chances/set plays. Weve been better than Spurs but its not about how you play in semi finals, its the result. Also anybody else think Christensen has looked poor?

Offer them Drinkwater and Moses.

Wont cost a fortune? Hes a Benfica player. Lets not be silly. They know his worth and could easily ask for 50m at least considering Bayern are also very interested.

So are folk now willing to give him a chance instead of bashing him before he plays now? Thank fuck. Looking forward to see how he does.

Would be a great signing. Pep is apparently keen sees him as Benjamin Mendys replacement.

Good player, definitely a option we should look at. Him and Barella would be 2 excellent MF signings. Dont know what that would mean for Kovacic though come the summer. Cant see Barella being a like for like replacement for Cesc in that deep role either. Definitely an 8. Has to play higher up

Underrated player. His combination and link up play is unbelievable for a number 9 but hes not selfish enough to score 20 plus every year.

Looks like Dan Gosling on train... who plays for Bournemouth too. Assume nothing.

😂😂 Suppose if I could afford to eat a £1000+ gold steak I wouldn't give a fuck either. Particularly considering his past with the French media.

I think if he signs a new contract it might mean he gets to play more. Maybe not. Just a hunch. I would imagine its probably wrong but 😂

If he returns to his Villarreal form he will be a bargain

Big loss. Especially his winners mentality. His legs may have slowed down but theres no doubt he is still a very good player who can cut teams open.

Good wee player. 15m could be a steal if he got going under Sarri. Hard to play in Barva in that MF, not a wide player for me either.

I get the outrage about him not getting a chance here but hes hardly going to waltz into Bayerns starting 11 in the next 18 months either. Or Juventus' 11. He has huge potential obviously but you would think this guy is prime Messi reading some posts. It is a shame after a promising pre-season he doesnt get more of a look in but such is our record with youth I am genuinely surprised anybody is shocked. The game against Watford he was poor, timid... he played better last season under Conte in the game time he got, looked more confident too. Further proof he can still improve here rather than Bayern. I think his minds made up though.

Still not fully convinced. Sarri must not be either playing him as a CM and winger this season. Flashes but still unsure which is his best position.

Unsure Wilson would be anything more than a squad player here. 19m for Solanke is insane. Over 20m for Tammy would be also.

Perhaps but if Real agreed a deal we would of let Eden go 100%. If the deal suits the club any player is available in all honesty.