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When did Cavani sign for Udinese

If we play like that (Super Cup) against Juventus they will be looking forward to it. RDM needs to get it together.

Hopefully this was a case of lacking the hunger and not turning up rather than Atletico exposing our deficiencies. Falcao was probably the difference. I hope some have now seen what Falcao is all about. This is why I would have signed him in less than a heartbeat. He is the best Striker in the world and only needs half a chance. On top of that he is a big game and clutch player. I remember Spike said if we bought Cavani he would be our next Drogba. Fair play to him but I thought to myself "No, Falcao is the man you want for that". Since then Falcao has done nothing but destroy teams and prove me right time and time again. It's a shame I can't see us buying him due to his high price. Ramires on the right is not working in our new style. I can't understand why he keeps starting. I hope Oscar starts as he looked good in posession and could help us do more with the ball. RDM could have brought on Moses. We lacked width again and I hope next time he can bring on Moses and/or Marin. Ivanovic probably had the worst game of his life. His crossing was horrendous. Luiz is one player I'm getting tired of. I, like many others, like his overall bubbly, happy personality but on the field he is the CB version of Bosingwa. There is only so many times I can tell myself that "Luiz just needs to work on his decision making, he has potential and can become great". He doesn't seem to be improving one bit. To be honest, he's a downright idiot a lot of times. Cahil is without a doubt better than Luiz and should be starting no matter what. Our weakness is quite obvious. We are susceptible to pace and good counter attacks. At times like this I don't know why we don't just hire more/better defensive coaches and do intense defensive sessions with the whole team and teach them how to defend as a unit. We couldn't even do some basic defending. The defense needs to stay back and not follow the others up the field. Leave the attacking to the attackers and midfielders. The defence should not be that high up the pitch because we are slow. Our double pivots are a big part of our defence being so shit though. Mikel is too passive. He'll never be great in an attacking system as he doesn't have the agression and to put it simply, his footballing mind is slow. Lampard, well the double pivot is just not his game. I do not see where he fits into the starting 11 anymore. He isn't fast or technical enough to play as an attacking player anymore and doesn't have the defensive discipline to play in the pivots. We should have hijacked the deal for Javi Garcia. Torres looked like a Ghost. There are two sides to his performance. Firstly, the service simply wasn't there. Hazard was quiet and Mata looks tired and out of ideas. He needs a break to recharge physically and mentally. Although the service was poor, it's frustrating to watch Torres lazily drift around. He expects everything to be played to his feet. He needs to make better runs. I was watching Falcao and his runs were great (even though the service to him was much better). He is so threatning and has a fear factor to him. Torres doesn't create much himself. His mentality is also too fragile and he is too quick to start moping and lose interest. I hope we look back on this game as a pivotal moment in our season. A game which gave us a harsh reality check but perhaps the kick in the arse we needed. RDM needs to rip into the players and drill it into them that the Super Cup performance was pathetic. I hope we are pumped and ready to make it up by destroying QPR.

Sorry but loaning him makes little sense. Hopefully Romeu plays more now.

A bit suprised and slightly dissapointed we didn't sign anyone actually. Torres and Sturridge better get goals.

If that's the case, I can't see anyone buying Falcao (MAYBE except PSG). He will probably spend The rest of his career at Atletico.

Ramires starting on the right is getting old.......

Suarez gave a Lesson to Mikel and Lampard on how to defend the back 4.

The team didn't show up. Didn't seem to care at all about the match untill it was already too late. Disgraceful. They should be ashamed of themselves really, regardless of it being a friendly. There was also no pressing at all. No pressure. Atletico had time and space while our defenders just stood there and watched. They were really lazy whereas Atletico pressed and closed down spaces. They were simply up for it.

Will Abramovich panic buy now? Still a couple hours to go. Buy Falcao, a DM and perhaps a CB? Doubt it but it's probably needed.

We need to buy a great DM. I'm tired of defending Luiz. He is the new defensive clown of the team now that Bosingwa has gone. We should buy Falcao, even if he'll cost 60 million...

I know right

I was complaining because i had to get up at 2:30am only then having to go back to bed and get up again at 4;45 am...Dumbfuck....*on Behalf of all Aussie fans* It's early in the morning, cold and I'm tired so sorry if I'm coming across as an Ass but I'm too irritable in this state.

Well done to KieranVogel for getting the times wrong -_____-

WTF the Opening post says 17:45 BST kick off?

Streams?! It's not working yet on FirstRow sports?

He has decided to come to Australia

Were people expecting a lot of activity from us? How naive.

Prepare to be dissapointed. We're on another level to Juventus.

2-2. 3-2 to Chelsea after extra time.

Keep in mind, Modric is gone and VDV is likely to follow.

People are trying so hard not to underestimate Juve that you are ending up overrating them. They are good and can be tricky, but let's be honest and skip the graciousness. We should top this group with few problems. I can't see Juve BEATING us. We may draw away but beat them at home. Shaktar away could probably be the trickiest match but we should be fine. I know we have some tough games before/after the CL matches but we have a deep squad with quality players, so should deal with it pretty comfortably.

I'm hoping if Falcao scores a goal he rips off his Atletico shirt and has a Chelsea one underneath.

Rooney is a great player end of story. Anyone who says otherwise needs to put aside their delusions. Anyway Schurrle is by most accounts mediocre. I would welcome him but with a lot of doubts. A lot. Sturridge has more talent.

He's not 'brilliant' but a good player nontheless and I still don't understand why we haven't gone in for Dzeko...