Closed Chelsea v Basel

[Sheva. 5,373]

I won't give MVG any stick. When was the last time he played? you don't get back to top form just like that.

[Stingray 9,441]

Anyone else seen how much defensive work Hazard does? Brilliant player

I know and I see it. But it does affect his attacking game. I am really certain his performances attacking wise are the result of instructions. He will need to find his attacking feet again if he wants to continue doing that much work and dropping deep.

It takes a lot of his movement away in the final third. I understand that gives us stability, but it also cuts our wings attackingwise. As a team, we are far from having a good identity yet. It looks like that is gonna take real time.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Can't watch the game, how is willian playing and how is eto'o ?

Eto'o has been good.

Willian looks to still be trying to synch with the team. Nice movement though.

[Kojo 4,676]

I at least thought Carragher would be a good pundit, but he's not even that, how the hell did he get the job?

[Kojo 4,676]

I at least thought Carragher would be a good pundit, but he's not even that, how the hell did he get the job?

[Sheva. 5,373]

Finally a Chelsea goal, seems like forever lol.

[Melanicus 5,208]

Blascykowski makes way for Weindefeller.

Nobody gives a fuck about Borrusia.

[Clevemayer 764]

we don't move fast enough in the final third... mata has to play behind the strikers and Oscar as CM this is my honest opinion... Willian and KDB can fight it for the right wing rotating with Mata as OMF...

my opinion...

Mata is still comeing back from injury and he will be el matador again I'm more then sure... Oscar will be Lampards replacement for me there will be no way around it... he has not the same body but the same long range finish and killer instinct... he has to take his role...

[Buffalo talks Blue 85]

This is the only decent one mate

http://www.viponlinesports.eu/football/174619/1/chelsea-vs-fc-basel-live-stream-online.html

True that, this one's saving me right now.

[sutro 1,026]

So im the only one then thinking hazard wasnt bad at all?

[Joe Cool 388]

Unrelated, but holy shit Klopp

[Barbara 15,149]

Like I said, all the rumors earlier this summer about Mata eventually seem to have some leg. It is now very obvious Jose like Hazard and Oscar but not Mata.

I'm not sure he doesn't like Mata, but the thing is Oscar picked from where he finished last season while Mata is struggling to find his best form - sharpness wise. So it's a combination of things. As for Hazard, I agree. No matter how well Kevin, André or Willian play (not saying they're performing necessarily better than Eden) deliver, Mourinho won't take Eden away from the team. So while I see a different treatment between Eden and Mata, but that's Mourinho. He has his untouchables. He's the first one to tell you that and he already used this term during this spell and he used it a lot in his first. Those are the players he trusts. In addition to Eden and Oscar, I feel Ivan, Ramires and Lamps (shape allowing) are pretty much untouchable as well.

[zolayes 14,489]

FIRST ROW taken off air ....any other stream working????

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

I won't give MVG any stick. When was the last time he played? you don't get back to top form just like that.

Also, first Champions League game, first start, etc...Even if that weren't the case, you can't overreact to a poor or great game or two and you can't judge a players' quality for a fair bit longer than that..

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

Hazard hasnt been bad, he is usually so good. He isn't living up to his usual standard

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Hazards movement is awful. Makes no runs in behind.

Its shocking how he does this. How can he score goals if he doesn't try to run in on goal.

[bushman 2,043]

Am I impressed ? No, I am not. Niether was Jose. It´s time to try new eggs, I feel.

[Blue Traveler 256]

We look Good and solid! better organized. Started to find our feet from 20th minute on ward. I can't see we're not winning this game.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

we don't move fast enough in the final third... mata has to play behind the strikers and Oscar as CM this is my honest opinion... Willian and KDB can fight it for the right wing rotating with Mata as OMF...

my opinion...

Mata is still comeing back from injury and he will be el matador again I'm more then sure... Oscar will be Lampards replacement for me there will be no way around it... he has not the same body but the same long range finish and killer instinct... he has to take his role...

Oscar would probably leave before he allows himself to be placed further back. Such a move would be damaging for his international career.

[Stingray 9,441]

So im the only one then thinking hazard wasnt bad at all?

No I agree with that. But I think we benchmark him against a very high standard. He will be more dangerous soon. A lot of defensive duties, double coverage, lack of Cole support ... he looks like he still trying to find his way in the team's philosophy, really.