capriccioso 2,545 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 We will definitely win one or more of the three mickey mouse cups.Beyond that, it's a bit of a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseaAus 73 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Well, that's my opinion and there is nothing malicious in my statement. Don't get so frustrated about it. We are obviously rebuilding and that is natural process. This season is right time as we achieved all what we prayed for. It will be difficult for us to battle more experienced teams, but that's ok. We are going in right direction.Imho, this kids don't need a loans, they need a chance. Lukaku, Kakuta, Piazon, Marin, Oscar (if he signs), McEachran, Chalobah... let 'em taste more first team action.If anything we have a stronger team going into this year, we had hardly any squad depth last year the team sheet was so predictable every week and we ended up with two trophies and seeing as we are in more competitions than ever i just don't see how you think we will not be winning trophies this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzairblue 22 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 It was awesome to watch Marin, Hazard combining really well. should they start fixtures?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarlow 458 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 By the way Eden Hazard is fucking amazing on the ball, that ball control is some serious shit.very true! he reminds me of Messi in the way that he is a good dribbler and is small but has amazing balance and always tries to stay on his feet! I really like what i saw from Marin as well! and the link up play between Marin and Hazard is very exciting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I just love how everyone changed their opinions (and lineups) after one match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidLuizFan 23 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Chelsea's midfield game play in the lead up to attacking moves is just brilliant now. Amazing what signing some players can do. Hazard, unreal game! De Bruyne, VERY impressed with him and Marin was just outstanding too. Good to see Lukaku with the double for his confidence as well. FOOTBALL IS BACK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulvhedin 526 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 How did Essien play? any sign of improvement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Fong 2,776 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 very true! he reminds me of Messi in the way that he is a good dribbler and is small but has amazing balance and always tries to stay on his feet! I really like what i saw from Marin as well! and the link up play between Marin and Hazard is very exciting!!!To me his body build, movement, burst of acceleration, balance and touch look almost identical to a certain Aguero, Eden probably has better techniques and is a better passer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hazard play as good as one of the biggest talents should. Marin really impressed me, all lights and attention are on Eden, so Marko could really surprise our this season. Lukaku did what he should. McEchran looked allright, just that mistake made everything worse. Benayoun and Ferreira are noobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Artinho, Feroze, somebody please make a Eden Hazard vs Seattle Match Compilation! What a Player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 It was awesome to watch Marin, Hazard combining really well. should they start fixtures?!? i would bet any amount i own that barring injury, hazard will start vs Wigan. Marin was amazing and surpasses my expectations as he was sort of under the raydar, but Hazard's everything was a joy to watch, literally i can't wait. Marin has given himself a great chance, his biggest problem is that 2 of th 3 spots he could play are taken (mata and hazard), i would give him a go, but it depends who else we bring in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Artinho, Feroze, somebody please make a Eden Hazard vs Seattle Match Compilation! What a Player!Could make it, but video quality is just... ... awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Lukaku played well but god he needs to work on his first touch, and one touch passes. When we were in tight spaces he often gave it away, frustrating to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Few short notes from the match (the way I saw things)- Lukaku is new Drogba, boy just needs a proper chance. We don't need Cavani or anyone else. The boy should stay as an alternative to Torres.- Hazard will prove himself as a great buy- Marin is quick as lightning, has a good tehnique too, but is a bit selfish- McEachran is ready to be included in the first team. Chalobah too- All we need is right winger. Lucas, perhaps, as 90% of our actions are coming from the left. We're too predictable- Luiz is developing into top world defender- We ain't gonna win shit this season, but there is a exciting future ahead of usI agree we don't need cavani, Hazard was AMAZING, Joshy player well (without the obvious exception), i don't think chalobah should be in the first team, as he needs game time, and he probably won't get much this season. And the reason most of our play came from the left is because we had benayoun who is beyond useless, you put mata into that 3 then we would have been more balanced, luiz has definately came along way from the guy who would just dive in at the ball, and you are right we are not not going to win anything (double negative) we are gonna win something this year, (have some faith) hopefully prem, but we will see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Could make it, but video quality is just... ... awful.what a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5354 204 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hazard and Marin hmmmvery typical robben... honestly.. they need to have something special if we are gonna beat EPL teams.2 deflected goalstthe 2 goals conceded was wtf... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hazard and Marin hmmmvery typical robben... honestly.. they need to have something special if we are gonna beat EPL teams.2 deflected goalstthe 2 goals conceded was wtf...It wasn't the goals that were impressive, it was the movement, especially of hazard as well as his first touch, and strength, for a smaller guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Tbh, people can try and put a negative spin on that game, but the fact is, in just one game, we've outscored both Manchester clubs in pre-season and they've been against clubs no one has ever heard of (Manchester City even lost to one of them.)Seattle W. are no pushovers. They're currently going through their normal season so had all the hunger to win - our players didn't even take the game that seriously yet still won.We've scored more than Tottenham + Arsenal combined also - and that's us playing without the likes of Terry, Torres, an actual left-back, Cech, etc. I think it was a good game. I'm glad it's given Marin + Hazard the chance to try and understand eachother's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarlow 458 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 To me his body build, movement, burst of acceleration, balance and touch look almost identical to a certain Aguero, Eden probably has better techniques and is a better passer.yes i agree he is very much in the same mould of Aguero and Messi, he is stocky like Aguero and has the ability to ride tackles with his great balance like Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarlow 458 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 How did Essien play? any sign of improvement?NO!still early days though we will see how he is performing in a months time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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