Brighton did a 'Chelsea' of the end of last season on us and we couldn't break through. The tempo wasn't quick enough, there wasn't enough width with Hazard not playing like a left winger, and Ramires not having enough space to latch onto his customary over the top through ball. Torres looked disinterested (though his service was terrible) and it was a lifeless display. With Mata, Sturridge and Oscar to come into the team things can only improve. If we up the tempo, have some quicker passing interchanges and create some more width the chances will come about. We needed this kind of test as it's similar to what happens when we play at home, but hopefully against City we'll be able to utilise the counter attack more. I predicted a slow start but it's far too early to get worried. Once we have the whole squad back and we find the best system I'm confident we'll be playing some attractive, attacking football. But we definitely need another striker. I have faith this season for Torres but if he was to hit bad form or get injured. I can't see Sturridge or Lukaku being able to lead the line well enough against top half the table sides, or the better teams in Europe. From what I've seen of him, this Doumbia would be ideal. Not sure about Moses as a striker.
