Closed Chelsea 2-0 Inter Milan

[Goemaere 131]

Unbelievable that people thing lukaku had a shit game. If you're a lone striker playing against 3cb's you will almost definitly never get a lot of space and you willl be dubble marked all the time so what do you do

you create space for wingers and am's.

tire out your defenders

you put effort defenisivly

you run into the channels

Lukaku did all that. Solid game from him, anyone who says otherwise needs to watch some Serie A and see how hard it is when playing against 3-5-1's for strikers.

Motm: Moses

Runner up: Van ginkel

[xdottenx 20]

Where can I see this match? Didnt have time to see it live

[Jype 6,398]

Van Ginkel the obvious choice for man of the match, he was everywhere! Moses close second though.

I've reserved my judgement thus far regarding Essien because to be honest the opponents in the Asia tour were a joke but last night was his first match against a half decent opposition and he still looked amazing. He could still be a great asset to the team if he stays fit and based on his performances in pre-season I want him to stay and fight for his place in the team. Been going on about wanting to sell him but I promise I'll be the first to eat the humble pie if he stays and plays even half as good as he once used to! Not saying he's back to his best or anything because we have to be realistic and accept the fact it's not happening but even a bad Essien can still be a useful player and due to his versatility an important part of the squad.

[Strike 7,490]

Never liked Campagnaro since that Napoli games, typical Italian defender always being a cunt! Was it him who tried to intercept that pass that eventually looped over him for Mata's goal in that 3-1 game in Naples or was it someone else? Would be fitting if it was him tbh.

i don't remember but Campagnaro did get bullied in the 2nd leg then.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Rooney and we're set i think.

MVG-Ramires seems like a very good pivot like i thought, when the first word comes to mind is DYNAMISM, they are everywhere! Essien also looked very well with MVG in the second half, with his experience and confidence on the ball, also made some key passes to start attacks, something we havent seen from MVG till now but i think we will.

But we realy need Rooney to get to another level. The link up play is missing, the striker who could dribble and create for himself and others. The game we showed yesterday made me think that Rooney was always the right target. His control on the ball, his engine, pace, its perfect for our counter attacks and our "tiki taka" stye in the final third.

[svajo 153]

* So glad for Oscar. Awesome goal! faded away a bit in the second half. Very nice actions in the first though!

maybe it has something to do with the fact that he wasnt on the pitch

[chopchop 68]

I had a brilliant time at the game last night. So exciting to see the squad in person. Prior to the match I was able to find their hotel and watch them depart for the stadium. It was truly something standing just a couple feet from Jose and the entire squad.

As far as the match goes, there really wasn't much to complain about. The red card absolutely killed the game which was the worst part about the whole experience. Moses played some of the best football he ever has in a Chelsea shirt which is highly encouraging. Van Ginkel and Ramires were both immense in midfield. MVG is a much bigger body in midfield than I originally thought when we made the signing. I think that makes a partnership with Ramires incredibly viable. Oscar's strike was phenominal, and felt a little extra special as I was wearing my Oscar jersey. Overall, the back 4 looked very solid and we were always a threat on the counter.

I can't wait for the season to kick off now that I've seen the team in person. Up the Chels!

[Stingray 9,441]

maybe it has something to do with the fact that he wasnt on the pitch

Second half of the first time - funny man. I make notes after each time

[Hamilton 2,120]

Terry got lucky he's fine..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qt139U4XDA

[Milan 17,958]

Jesus v Moses

[Stingray 9,441]

Jesus v Moses

Yeah, their Jesus might turn water into wine, but our Moses sure parted their defensive sea!

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Another counter-attacking goal and Lukaku getting in the way of some Mata- Hazard interplay....Surely a sign of things to come!

[Milan 17,958]

[HNKS 508]

Lukaku is giving Moses some in that pic.

[Mr Lover Lover 18]

Lukaku is giving Moses some in that pic.

As is Terry with Cole

[yuvala 2,167]

Cole was excellent !

[Ollie 4,400]

Don't know anything about the game but nice to see Moses getting a good few shouts for motm. Sounded like a fairly typical solid Chelsea win under Jose. we will 100% win the league at least 1 in the next 2 seasons. I've never been so confident.

[Jase 43,479]

i don't remember but Campagnaro did get bullied in the 2nd leg then.

It was his poor header that led to us getting that corner which Terry scored from in the 2nd leg. Campagnaro must still be pissed about it.

[Tomo 21,751]

What was the logic off the manager and Canpagnaro leaving Napoli for Inter? Inter maybe a bigger name but their such a shite team these days it's ridiculous.

[Jase 43,479]

What was the logic off the manager and Canpagnaro leaving Napoli for Inter? Inter maybe a bigger name but their such a shite team these days it's ridiculous.

Mazzarri probably wanted a different challenge, despite where he has taken Napoli to and left them at. He probably thought he has taken them far enough and needed to go elsewhere to keep himself and motivation going. He has sometimes cut a frustrated looking figure at Napoli anyway.