Closed Monterrey 1-3 Chelsea

[Madmax 9,219]

Maybe he put on Ferreira because Azpi was having a terrible time, despite the fact we were up 3-0? after that change i don't remember any problems down that side.

That's because Mata didn't help Cesar at all, Paulo did. Not saying Cesar didn't have an off game but he didn't receive any assistance from the guy in front of him. Hazard on the other side assisted Cole pretty well for the most part.

[zolayes 14,489]

That's because Mata didn't help Cesar at all, Paulo did. Not saying Cesar didn't have an off game but he didn't receive any assistance from the guy in front of him. Hazard on the other side assisted Cole pretty well for the most part.

good to see you back Max ..hope your exams went well...interesting cricket as well

[Sheva. 5,373]

Warning,there is serious man-love in this picture.... :blue scalf:

Nothing compared to this:

[Joker10 946]

That's because Mata didn't help Cesar at all, Paulo did. Not saying Cesar didn't have an off game but he didn't receive any assistance from the guy in front of him. Hazard on the other side assisted Cole pretty well for the most part.

disagree, our defenders may have been wrongfully blamed a lot this season and our forwards have dodged a lot of criticism, but today was not one of them. Jesus Corona just got the better of Cesar today.

[Alir Niño 35]

Good game, easy really.

Monterrey were unbelievably bad. Is the mexican league that bad??

No. Top European clubs are this good.

I'm sorry for Monterrey, as a Mexican it's obvious the game was not that pleasant, but well, the difference in quality is obvious (just compare their payrolls). Corinthians is a bit better than Monterrey, but if Chelsea take it seriously they should win easly (even if the scoresheet doesn't reflect it).

[Muzchap 8,966]

No. Top European clubs are this good.

I'm sorry for Monterrey, as a Mexican it's obvious the game was not that pleasant, but well, the difference in quality is obvious (just compare their payrolls). Corinthians is a bit better than Monterrey, but if Chelsea take it seriously they should win easly (even if the scoresheet doesn't reflect it).

To be fair they did have some chances - thought the Striker deserved his goal, good player along with Jesus on the left wing.

Found it weird that at least 3 of the 11 have already signed contracts for other teams - well that's what the BBC said... Maybe that didn't help the 'Team' performance?

[Kezza 1,965]

Maybe he stuck on Paulo to give him a last run around on the pitch as he is leaving us..I dunno, wouldn't read too much into it, we were 3-0 up,

[Alir Niño 35]

To be fair they did have some chances - thought the Striker deserved his goal, good player along with Jesus on the left wing.

Found it weird that at least 3 of the 11 have already signed contracts for other teams - well that's what the BBC said... Maybe that didn't help the 'Team' performance?

Jesús Corona is a great promising prospect (he's 19 years old), I guess his novice made him be a bit less cautious than the rest. And I agree Aldo De Nigris, the best Mexican target-man style forward right now, looked good, but I guess he missed Suazo.

Well, Mexican season (each football year is split in two "mini-seasons" a la Argentine league) ended sometime ago, so they had already made some moves, the RB, Sergio Perez (who was burned ugly by Hazard) and one of the strikers (Carreño) that came in the end were already traded, just keep for this tourny. I don't remember any other appart from those two.

[zolayes 14,489]

disagree, our defenders may have been wrongfully blamed a lot this season and our forwards have dodged a lot of criticism, but today was not one of them. Jesus Corona just got the better of Cesar today.

agree ...This was Dave's poorest game ,,but can forgive this he has been excellent so far

[oxfordblues 299]

watched the highlights at 1.30 pm bbc1.was this the chelsea of old back,and Luiz was a master stroke in midfield.hmmmmm things are looking up again.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Hmm - wish I was as confident as you - there's no way he's going to play them against Leeds... What Bradford did to Le Arse will mean a full strength team out...

I hope not. Our best players should be starting 45-50 games in all competitions. We have 22 more league games to go. Hazard has already started 33 games. Even if he only plays in the Premier League, he'd have started 55 matches. Mata would be at 49. That's without international matches, UEFA Cup, or any FA Cup or League Cup games (or the game against Corinthians next week). It's just not possible to play these guys this much without it hurting us down the line in one way or another (exhaustion, injury, or needing to rest players in key league matches) This is why I was quite surprised at the team selection for the game. I thought players like Bertrand and Marin could have started with very little chance of Chelsea losing and it would be a good opportunity to give them some playing time and rest some guys. You want a strong side against Leeds? Fine, that's 3 games in 6 days right before we have 4 league games in about 10 days. Our starters will have to sit out at least one, maybe two of those games otherwise they'd be playing 8 matches in a little over 3 weeks (not to mention the long and tiring trip to and from Japan).

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Jesús Corona is a great promising prospect (he's 19 years old), I guess his novice made him be a bit less cautious than the rest. And I agree Aldo De Nigris, the best Mexican target-man style forward right now, looked good, but I guess he missed Suazo.

Well, Mexican season (each football year is split in two "mini-seasons" a la Argentine league) ended sometime ago, so they had already made some moves, the RB, Sergio Perez (who was burned ugly by Hazard) and one of the strikers (Carreño) that came in the end were already traded, just keep for this tourny. I don't remember any other appart from those two.

TBH I root for Aldo De Nigris, cause I thought his brother was freakin' class. Everywhere his brother went, he scored goals. His brother left this earth a bit too soon IMHO. I know Aldo said he would dedicate his career in honor of his brother. When I saw Aldo score I know that Antonio smiled down from the heavens. Bueno Suerte Los Rayados del Monterrey....You guys really represented IMHO. CFC were on point for the match & that was the only thing wrong. Los Rayados did need Suazo to win this match.

[manpe 10,861]

Cahill and Luiz still haven't had a single clean sheet together? When both of them start it basically guarantees we start 1-0 down

[Alir Niño 35]

^^ By the way, Aldo De Nigris' words in the aftermatch interview:

Reporter: Aldo, does the scoresheet reflects what happened in the pitch?

De Nigris: They did the goals, I think they play football very well. I think it's over or struck down when they scored those two goals so fast in the second half, that killed us cuz I think we ended well the first half, with some plays, with a more even game, but I think those goals practically ended the game, we kept fighting, we kept trying, we had some not so clear chances there, and then we scored due to that perseverance. But I think they're well-deserved winners, they're a great team.

[Blu4Lyf 46]

I guess you were missing the parts where Azpi was getting taken advantage of? I can stand for not liking Rafa, but to blame him and cuss for him trying to secure the win, jesus christ you're a dolt aren't you?

Yup - this is the ultimate PISS-TAKE... He deserves a run in the team - fucking Paulo instead of Marko - is taking the fucking piss... I've defended the fat cunt previously, but if he keeps pulling shit like this then fucking June can't come quick enough...

NONE of the players are being rotated PROPERLY - Piazon / Marin / Saville - what's the point of NOT playing them when cruising in a match! Playing them gives them vital experience and a chance to shine if they are called upon due to injury!

Say what you will about SAF and Arse'face'Wenger - but they KNOW how to rotate a squad and give players a chance...

[Beigl 1,387]

Job very well done yesterday.I was a little bit disappointed about the fact that we couldn´t hold the clean sheet,but the main thing is that we are in the final.Luiz played in his new role quite exceptional good,I would like to see him in midfield again on Sunday.

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