Sideshow Luiz

Should have been last summer instead of Zappacosta. Though, if he comes in and Moses is out, that's a big upgrade over 2 seasons.

You don't remember that? It's one of the things that I'll always remember about him. So, whenever the "Willian is shit, sell ASAP" threads come out, I think, "Yeah, we could do better, but I like him, so I'm okay for him to stay". This happened at the Bridge 2 years ago when we beat Spurs to mathematically eliminate them from the race (this was in the first half IIRC, not sure what the score was at the time). The caption in the tweet is wrong though. He was showing it to the Tottenham supporters when they were giving him some stick. Even better.

I'd imagine so. I think this is part of a young player's experience. How to keep focused for an entire campaign. Especially in a role like his.

Rough week for him.

That's still fairly sparse considering that he was our 2x player of the year. Though, I have to admit, I thought it was even less than that.

I didn't think at the time that he was being rotated here. It seemed like he was only playing bit parts in the League cup, or substitute appearance. I remember feeling at the time that Jose wanted to make an example of him. Can't find it anymore, but I read something similar with his time at Porto. Last person I'd accuse of being big headed is Mata.

Must win vs Little Man

I love how he's so quick and agile that he's able to take a nip for the ball, but still get right back in to position if he doesn't get it. I thought that quality was at its best on Tuesday night.

Haven't seen him play. but his name comes up on this article: https://statsbomb.com/2018/02/taking-em-on-digging-deeper-with-dribbles/ Digging deeper in to dribble statistics. He's 3rd on the list of Passes + shots after a dribble takes them in to the box. Take a guess at who 1 an 2 are. Well, #1 is so far ahead of the field, and probably not a surprise.

Christiansen has been playing above his age all season. But, he's been off all match, IMO. As for Suarez, I had forgotten how much I dislike that horse toothed little weasel.

Beautiful. well deserved. So happy for Willian. He's been fantastic all match.

Good first half. Thank god Bakayoko isn't out there. Not a match for players who can't make quick decisions.

I hate seeing Eden as the false 9. Hope I'm wrong.

3 man I think. I think we'll go 352.

LWB crossing from the touchline, strikers scoring with their feet, Willian not putting his foot on the ball and stopping the play. What the hell is going on, here?

Hazard FC

Moses is very poor today, even by his standards. We should have bought a LWB in the window so Zapp can play on the right...

He plays a system where he takes over a team with 3 of the 5 best attacking talents in the world.

Those are my thoughts on every youtube football video out there. I think I've just tuned them out now.

For how long? The ball doesn't go down to the other end of the pitch when he touches it in training? I'll be honest, I was excited for him to come. I thought he was going to be new-era Essien with runs through midfield. His first match was his high point. With our current transfer "strategy" we can't really afford to whiff on any players. There's a sequel to the first video up on youtube:

Real question: Do you think that Conte keeps playing him to show the board how crap he is and that he really wanted to keep Matic?

Yes. Screw it.

Could you imagine playing Sarri's brand of football here? Bakayoko would look even worse.

Well played Emanalo, well played.