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At least he didn't trip and fall over

Mourinho actually criticized this formation, called it "fashionable" or whatever.. and a few games later, what do I see? Mou playing 5 at the back for the first time in his life, emulating our formation. Wanker.

No. That defensive line has never played together and in those positions which you suggested. The little speed gain would be nullified by the disaster that would ensue.

All I have to say to this is that I'm glad you're not in charge

We'll be up against it with slow Zap and Alonso against lightning quick Mane and Salah. Stopping their wing play is essential, for this reason I think Kante should play on the left of the two midfielders, because he is fast enough to help Cahill and Alonso deal with Salah. On the other side hopefully Azpi will keep it together in handling Mane. It really is a tricky attack to play against, most difficult after City, but if we get it right at the back, then there is no reason to believe that we can't hurt them with their dodgy defence. Same line-up as against United and WBA for me.

There's nothing to figure out, the aim should always be to be top in everything, doesn't matter the consequences - real top teams shouldn't be afraid of anyone. Furthermore the ball is round, we can hope for Besiktas for example, but they can just as easily dismantle us because football is unpredictable.

We don't have the capability of signing players like Dybala. If we lose Hazard, we'll take several steps backwards for many seasons because no way we will be able to adequately replace him. No chance.

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Another quiet yet top performance from him. I don't really see what Luiz brings that Andreas doesn't. Luiz may be better going forward, but the central sweeper (so to speak) doesn't go forward much anyway, his main role in possession is simple distribution and he does that brilliantly. Two clean sheets in a row with him in the heart of our defence.

What a great goal he scored I thought. Volley from such a tight angle, even the best strikers would miss from there more often than not. And his overall performance was also much better I thought, the resting period did well for him.

I fear that the hype will eat him up. Happens 99% of the time - a young English talent rises with the help of the media, thinks he made it big, and falls off. This is why only the mentally strong and dedicated really make it, we shall see if he's up for it and will not only manage to keep consistency throughout several seasons, but improve as well and improve he must.

Must admit he is impressive for a 17yo, but you're grossly jumping the gun here, almost as bad as proclaiming Kakuta to be the next Messi.

Pretty much described Willian's playing style.

"Andreas Christensen has all the qualities that could make him the ideal candidate for Chelsea captain." I would like the author to name all those qualities and also what makes Andreas a better or more worthy choice than, say, Azpilicueta. @Jim

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The hype is strong with this one.

Where did he say he was threatened?

Why are you asking as if somebody knew?

Damn, I'd take Fernandinho in a heartbeat. Him and Kante together would be a sight to behold I think.

Director Marina Granovskaia, who is primarily in charge of transfer negotiations, is taking over his duties for the time being. That means the scouting network and academy director Neil Bath is reporting directly to her. Great, proper football people reporting to a bureaucrat who has no clue about that field. Sounds just like how real life works for common folk.

Still better than Jose going personal mocking his baldness.

Antonio's hairdryer treatment working yet again, the team responded magnificently. Guy must be a very good motivator. even after having fallen out with two big characters (Costa, Luiz), others are still responding.

Was very good today. Everybody was, but credit where it's due. Didn't let anything past him and didn't concede any mistakes iirc.

Think he is our most important player. The type of rare player who makes the whole team better, not only his position, but we are better in every phase of the game when he is playing. We are very lucky to have him and Hazard, two among the best, we need to build around them.

Azpi is Eriksen-level dangerous in that position, always seems to be accurate from there.