Jase

Yes but on the other hand, look at the defensive headaches he caused under those previous managers. Some even had to play him in the 'False 9' role just to make sure we were more solid defensively and that he's still in the XI. By that thinking, every attacking player should just stay forward and not drop back when have to defend. My point is, when we have the ball, sure let the attacking players shine but when we don't have the ball and have to defend, the players are expected to do their defensive work (arguably only 2 players in the world have a free role in the team) - be it dropping back or pressing high up the field. Just look at the last game, CHO/Pulisic were dropping back when we had to and were still able to make an impact in the attacking third when we got forward. And yet, you seem to be insisting that if Player A does this, then he can't do that etc.

No Ajax fans allowed at the Bridge next month.

Who's the 1%? And SOME capacity?

A reminder that Jorginho is on 4 yellow cards. Get one in this game and he will be out of the Burnley (a) game.

This suggests he should be..?

Can't blame them for wanting their players to play but regardless, we definitely need new striker(s).

Anybody who compares Pulisic with Morata mentality wise needs a brain check.

https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/michy-batshuayi-handed-chelsea-warning-17081515 Roberto Martinez said Batshuayi may need to leave the club...

Apologies. Maybe the better way of saying this is, you seem to be pigeonholing players into specific roles for some reason - like if Player A plays, then Player B can't play OR if Player A does this, then Player B must do this. Like why this all of a sudden? Maybe my memory has failed me here but I don't seem to recall you doing this under previous managers, especially with some of them being a lot more rigid with their system/players than Lampard. I believe the players, especially the attacking players are good enough to play various roles in the XI and do well without needing A, B or C to happen first.

Wouldn't be surprised if both Willian and Pedro play. Both weren't involved during international break. CHO just played for the England U21 last night.

Chelsea's Scottish starlet Billy Gilmour reveals Frank Lampard REFUSED his request for a loan as he wanted midfielder to be involved in first team

His contract expires in 2023. HOWEVER, if Kante keeps on picking up injuries, I do wonder if it's best to sell him like sooner rather than later.

Just wondering, since when you look at football with, I don't know, such as a narrow minded view?

He had been dealing with "flu-like symptoms" for the last few days. (just saying. don't shoot the reporter)

What depth? Guardiola would rather play square pegs in round holes before turning to Foden or other youngsters.

Err...

On the bench for Italy tonight at Liechtenstein. TFG!

I really have no idea why Foden is even on the list when he has barely played and done anything of note. If Foden has any ambition, he should really force a loan move at the very least. Other young English players are making an impact week in week out while he's just warming benches and hearing Guardiola rave about him over and over again but rarely play him.

That's sarcasm?!

Guessing it's because we haven't heard any confirmation that they are all out. No Barkley on the list though. That's a positive...

Lampard said after the international break but again, no specific date mentioned.