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Lampard said he'll join up with the squad on Tuesday.

Even then, it's not going to be all about the crosses and if the opponents are well prepared, they are going to limit those opportunities and force the play down the middle etc. Lukaku might look physical but it's deceiving. Has never really dominated players/defences with his power, strength, aggression like Drogba, Costa etc.

He was with the Development Squad.

Bit surprised to see Kepa was in the stands today. Liked Mount's goal. Lampard-esque and it's been awhile since we last saw a player making a run behind the opposition defence and score!

Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 Chelsea PRE/POST-MATCH DISCUSSION, LIVE CHAT AND ANALYSIS 2019/20 Pre-Season Friendly 19th July, Friday, 2019 Nissan Stadium, Yokohama 11:00 Kick Off (UK time)

Fair enough if Conte thinks he's the right man to improve Lukaku but based on what we've seen, that's a really questionable signing for a club aiming to compete at the highest level again.

I don't know why people think badly of our chances to finish in the top 4 next season. Not saying we will do it but it's a toss-up between us, Arsenal and United for that 4th spot really. City and Liverpool are guaranteed to be in there. Spurs will be as well, assuming they don't suffer any meltdown like last season. Arsenal don't look like they're gonna sign anyone significant to turn them from contenders to certainties and Aubameyang's & Lacazette's goals can't mask their defensive deficiencies and can only take them so far. United have splashed some big money but it's on young players and it's similar to us getting young players into the team from the loan army and they might even lose some notable players in Pogba and Lukaku this summer. It'll come down to who can be the most consistent of the lot, aka who can be less shit than the others.

They made far too many inroads on our defence, especially in the first half.

#LampardOUT #SackedInTheMorning

St. Patrick's Athletic 0-4 Chelsea PRE/POST-MATCH DISCUSSION, LIVE CHAT AND ANALYSIS 2019/20 Pre-Season Friendly 13th July, Saturday, 2019 Richmond Park 14:00 Kick Off (UK time)

Ian McGarry is well known for chatting shit...

Not too shabby!

Oops, misread that.

Pretty sure the numbers only get finalized closer to the start of the season.

They are likely there just to make some numbers. Most of them wouldn't travel with the squad when they head to Japan next week.

1. Was only focusing on the first team players. 2. God knows what will happen with Baba and Miazga. Both could be heading straight out on loan again or sold. 3. Omeruo already made it clear it's time for him leave - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/05/chelsea-kenneth-omeruo-nigeria-afcon-2019-interview

But how much playing time is the question here, no? Anyway, for all we know, he probably agreed to sign a new contract and it'll be announced in the coming weeks and we're sitting here debating this like idiots!

That he'll at least play a lot more than last season? Let's not forget Sarri only really gave him playing time when the Bayern interest came and the outside pressure cranked up later in the season. And I'm sure CHO will also want to see where he fits into Lampard's thinking long term as well.