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Thats so strange... also just checked fullmatchreplay.com and they didn't have it either.. Hopefully those two sites aren't being targeted for copyright violations..

check fullmatchesandshows.com should have what you need.

We have a manager that understands. I feel very relieved that these are the sorts of things he's looking to improve in the squad.

Inter are indeed on the comeback trail. Pioli has been a revelation since his appointment. And the Chinese backing has been a serious investment, they are not fucking around. But there's nothing to these reports, Diego Simeone will be the next Inter manager as soon as he becomes available.

Agreed.. Keita appears to be Nainggolan 2.0. A keita-kante does severely lack in height tho.. So the need for Matic in a 3 man midfield would be required. but yeah.. What a talent Naby Keita appears to be. Should let him develop another season and then pounce.

Not gonna lie.. Van Dijk-Luiz-Christensen Is a madness. But we couldn't do Azpi like that. And Cahill ain't going anywhere soon.

yeah there's no doubting his quality, and potential for growth.. But he's only 20.. and I'd hate to see his career stalled because he was too eager to join a top side and sit on the bench. But if he can play RF a bit, then even better, but i doubt it.

That has to be some type of sick joke...

Really really wished the reports linking us to Ghoulam were true... guess that transfer couldn't be done in January. Don't know much about this kid... hopefully he lives up to the hype.

perhaps... Just not sure I understand this transfer at all, for both sides tbf.

So what happens to Michy? Also, Dembele needs game time... can't be sitting on the bench behind Costa for weeks/months on end.

I agree BOTH Thomas Lemar and Bernardo Silva are ridiculously talented youngsters. If we can't land Griezmann, Dybala (no shot), then it has to be one of these two kids. Chelsea couldn't go wrong signing either one of them.

I really want the Top 4 to remain as is. Would be the best scenario imo.

We really missed out not going in for Gagliardini earlier in the window. He is the exact profile of CM that we need. Been watching him over at Inter and man he looks like the real fuckin deal. Early impressions have him looking like another quazi Nainggolan/Thiago Motta type CM. But i'm happy Inter signed him. We will rise up again! Not too fussed if we don't sign Kessie tbh. Gun to my head, if I had to choose between Kessie & Bakayoko (both whom I've seen via youtube lol), I'd rather the latter. We'll see what happens.

I've seen him a couple of times to be fair.. But All I've heard from people who watch Napoli often are that Ghoulam and Hysaj are without a doubt the best FB pairing in world football. Sarri is one of the most underrated managers in Football, and the tactical/technical attributes that all their players need to pull off what he asks is very impressive. Which is why we were in for Koulibailly, and now Ghoulam. He should develop a great understanding with Hazard. Would really pleased if this transfer comes true.

Please be true! He's one of the top FB in Europe.

FFS man...

But with Tottenham they had to play Harry Kane/ Dele Ali/ Harry Winks/ Eric Dier through necessity on two fronts. 1.) Totttenham "need" youth development in order to battle witht the big guys, because they simply don't have the resources to battle with the likes of United/City/Chelsea in the transfer window they just can't. So their youth system HAS to provide solid PL talents, which they have done and much more. Trust, if Spurs didn't have to rely heavily on their youth system, then they wouldn't. Kudos to them though for producing that many talents, all at the right time to help them compete fiercely for the TOP 4.

Think Dortmund have successfully solidifed themselves as the "new Ajax". Isaak was very close to signing for Real Madrid, but Dortmund came calling and he knew he'd be playing straight away. Same thing happened for Moussa Dembele (his father/agent) knew Dortmund was the only club that'd let him start regularly. Pulisic also, with his newest contract extension today has rebuffed all efforts that the American/English media keep linking him to Liverpool. The one Issue I have regarding Dortmund is that Tuchel has to make sure that they never drop below UCL level. It's all well and good to have these young exciting prospects, but don't forget they have the squad quality that should still be making it to the UCL year after year. Gotze/PAE/Castro/Sokratis/Reus are more than solid Bundesliga talents, and Tuchel has not extracted the most out of this squad if we're being honest. I'm not saying he's had to stay stride for stride with Bayern, that would be unfair given their departures this past summer, but I Don't like how He's been prematurely crowned as the next big thing in terms of Managerial status off the back of one good but still kinda disappointing season. These young guys need to be playing when the lights are brightest on Tuesdays/Wednesdays to help gain that stature across the footballing world, and right now Dortmund's UCL hopes are waffling at the moment.

Yes, which is why we really need United's "6th to 6th" campaign to remain strong. He has a strong affinity for Man U, but hopefully Conte & Winning PL will work in out favor. The creativity would have to come from Hazard and the CM's pretty much, though I'd expect Griezmann's creativity output to go up slightly as he plays 1-2's with Costa/Hazard. yes, he's had a poor campaign this far, but reading up on reports, some say he's not physically right and I'd say his mind is already made up on leaving in the summer with the way he's been talking in the Summer. There really isn't the "Perfect RF" candidate tbf. James/Mahrez/Griezmann all have their flaws and strengths. But still at the end of the day, Im hoping we get Griezmann. Would be a hella strong statement of intent.

Was just thinking about our Summer window... And Griezmann cannot end up at United. Chelsea Gotta do everything we can to bring him to the bridge.

Once again, once Cesc comes on Kante's play is so much better. Cesc gotta be playing more.. The 2 man midfield keeps getting over-run.

Praying to the heavens that Man United miss out on Top 4, and Real Madrid come sniffing around for him one more time in the summer. Real Madrid fans will be the first to tell you, that Keylor Navas has regressed this season. De Gea or Tibo....Real Madrid WILL get their man, they always do. But winning the Title, and being in the UCL next season should be enough to delay Tibo's wishes of leaving us. I was watching extended highlights of the 2014 UCL Final, and it's clear to see where part of Tibo's disconnect to Chelsea stems from. Over at Atleti he was playing behind the best defense in all of Europe, and was 2mins away from being crowned a Champion of Europe. Comes back to Chelsea, and loses twice to PSG (both in humiliating styles) and then finishes 10th in the League in his second season at the club. Just some food for thought.

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner.

We gotta unequivocally smash these lot. Bring Fabregas on by the 30th minute if we haven't put two passed them already. This match cannot/won't turn into WBA at home. Expect Pedro and Costa to pull a madness at the Bridge tomorrow. Also, do you guys think the fans cheer Costa tomorrow? I think they will. Gotta kill that dramam story tomorrow, and move on.