Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Chelsea

[Naked Mole Rat 437]

The fact is Leverkusen just tried harder... They covered more distance and made more passes, not to mention they earned 10 corners as opposed to our 0. In the style of play they seemed more lively and motivated.. a single glimpse at Ballack's overhead kick demonstrates it, what an attempt! They simply grinded it out, we were too lazy (apart from Studge).

Exactly. I want to point one thing out though, and that is that the two teams looked equally demotivated going into that match. Leverkusen, however, changed their attitude when they conceded, and we didn't when we scored. I really couldn't believe what I was seeing, but our attitude actually got worse after Leverkusen's equalizer, and the game in general reminded me of our loss at Goodison Park at the end of last season, except that that time nothing was at stake, and this time, a loss could mean humiliation of having to play in the Europa League.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

That game against Leverkusen summed up last seasons campaign and sadly looks like it will this year too. I agree with RottenBanana & OllieCFC plus how long are we goin to have to try and defend this heartless play!! We need someone like a joe cole back in our squad. i dont care who or what position he plays just someone that will run and run and run for the complete 90. not stare at the ball being passed by the opposition. AVB should have also given his all to get A.Perriera from Porto. and a replacment to the lost cause in the modric saga. (you think he really wants to come here now??) This squad lacks competition, we dont have someone that can take Ashley Cole's spot. or someone to challenge lampard in the cm role. or someone to challenge mikel (who in all honesty needs to be benched till january.) man u can leave berbatov out and send him a message, but over here its the constant drogba then torres, then drogba then torres etc.etc. rotation. its simply a replay of last year and we'll make the same dumb overeaction purchase like last year. WATCH!!