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Even when Zouma and Christensen had the odd good game at the start of this season, I thought Frank should try Silva-Tomori. Genuinely think that could be our best bet because Tomori is rapid, could improve over the year into a decent defender. With Zouma/Chris we know what we are getting.

Its not so much an individual mistakes thing. The mistakes are a product of a coaching, pressing issue. Silva and Mendy for Zouma and Kepa will help but the midfield still needs to work out how it will play without the ball.

Weekend ruined though. What a shame.

Thought we pressed better up front when he was on.

Disagree. Ball retention was much better after Ziyech came on

Actually thought Chelsea bossed the game once Ziyech came on for Mount. Typical to concede that late free kick and defend it badly

I'll take this! No serious injuries, no COVID or quarantine. Pulisic fit and ready to start, Werner down the middle.

5th choice CB. Good call from Frank - form over reputation

inb4 WHY ARE WE HAVING FRIENDLIES IN A PANDEMIC?

Anyone reported how serious?

Better actually that we have 28 yo Jorginho than 30 yo Pjanic

Yeah, a midfielder who understands where to be to stop counters would have been handy but I am comfortable addressing this position with a younger player in 2021.

Just based on how good Ruben was before the injury, I wouldn't rule out him coming good at Chelsea yet. His size and athleticism makes him stand out from the others you mentioned

The Athletic carry good info in their stories. Seems like Liverpool wanted to be in the loop, read that one other Spanish club also made an enquiry. I wonder if Chelsea are keeping tabs for a possible future bid

Has to go backwards and rebuild I think. Can't do that being on the bench at Chelsea

Reece James was in midfield for a few minutes at the end vs Brighton. He could be the extra option

Isn't Lampard huge on the All Blacks 'no dickhead' rule where players dont put themselves ahead of the team? Also, Drogba and Lampard had a row over the first penalty in that Wigan game before Lampard decided to hand the next one to Drogba

Odd move. Appeared as if there were plenty of options in the top 5 leagues

Yep the fear factor is well and truly gone

This Liverpool result could still be a one-off. Mane and Thiago to return, plenty of deflections went in yesterday

150 million bid for Jadon Sancho on deadline day

LOL Just laughing all the way

been a while too!