Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Probably it is just another false dawn of Torres Mazacar is as many said still our best offensive lineup. But that Ramires-Lampard pivot which was unrightfully slashed so much has actually been pretty good. They absolutely had Paulinho, Dembele in their pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 See, playing Mata means that we can actually play good football. Hopefully this convinces Jose that Mata should be a nail on starter.This is the only time Mata has performed this season, and he's been a participant in 2-3 other games, when he played in those games he was dreadful. Still can't get a good argument against Jose Mourinho, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merih 10 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Midfield absolutely bossed it in the second half.Draw away from home vs Spurs only tastes sour because we certainly could have won the match.Juan Mata is still our best creative player. Hazard is being marked out of matches by numbers, and Oscar at times struggles to make a real incision into the game. Mourinho still has a long way to go to find his optimum squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 one thing is clear to me, MATA IS OUR BEST PLAYER. how difficult is that thing to understand. i know what mou is trying to do, the type of play he wants, but OSCAR is not good enough at the moment. specially against a good team, he is no where near the class of mata. the sooner mou understands that, the better otherwise, we will be chasing a lot of matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I've said it before - but I really think Hazard's poor performances this season go hand in hand with Juan not playing that many minutes this season. He's our main creative threat when Mata isn't on the pitch so he gets crowded out by three players. With Juan on he has more space to express himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseasMessiah 304 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 We should go with in the Champions League: Mikel - RamiresOscar - Mata - Hazard (all interchanging)Torres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Yeah. Terry was very good i think. Especially in the air (defensively). Dominated out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 This is the only time Mata has performed this season, and he's been a participant in 2-3 other games, when he played in those games he was dreadful. Still can't get a good argument against Jose Mourinho, well done.This is only his second start in the PL (if I'm correct) and with the exception of the first half against Hull we have played some dreadful football and had to rely on getting lucky scrappy goals to get wins (as against Fulham).. Same again first half against Tottenham, soon as we put on Mata e play like Champions.Still trying to making a poor attempt at starting a fight, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,417 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 anyone else hear the Willian chant LOL Our away support was brilliant today!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Terry - Luiz compliment each other very well. Thought both were good today, especially the former. Hopefully Mou is slowly starting to figure out our best team now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Chelsea FC @chelseafc34sMourinho says @juanmata10 will start v Steaua on Tuesday having earned it with his last two performances. #CFC Now THAT'S what Im talking about! Good on ya Mata! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 This is only his second start in the PL (if I'm correct) and with the exception of the first half against Hull we have played some dreadful football and had to rely on getting lucky scrappy goals to get wins (as against Fulham).. Same again first half against Tottenham, soon as we put on Mata e play like Champions.Still trying to making a poor attempt at starting a fight, well done.A poor attempt? You can't even get your facts right because Mata didn't even start this game. And he has started a PL game, it didn't go very well.You want to have a cheap shot at Mourinho just for the sake of being controversial, calm down Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 If Arsenal don't win today we will be two points off the top having played 3 of the top 6 away (yes, i still believe Everton are better than Liverpool), not to shabby.Hopefully we can hear the end of the Jose doubters, Mata had his best game in months probably since January, his pressing and overall game is looking alot better and even Torres is looking like a footballer again (as great as he was today, i need to see him perform consistently for months before i comp-template humble pie, we have been here before). He is the best in the business, when will the penny drop?Jose took a risk at half time with the sub to go for the draw, isn't that refreshing after the rigidity of Rafa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I've said it before - but I really think Hazard's poor performances this season go hand in hand with Juan not playing that many minutes this season.He's our main creative threat when Mata isn't on the pitch so he gets crowded out by three players. With Juan on he has more space to express himself.I disagree with this, I think over one performance people take things a little too far.He still needs higher work rate, and I would much rather have Oscar on because he actually works hard. Saying Hazard can't perform because Mata isn't there is just silly, if I recall correctly he has had one of his best performances ever against Bayern and that was without Mata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Torres finally know what is required of him hope he continue this performance it really encourage the fans to back him up as the first team striker, did not watch if all but good to know he put a good game now let hope he do more after his red card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mak 4,459 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 We were better in the 2nd half and surely would have won it, if it wasn't for some expectedly horrendous refereeing. whenever we are coming from behind to win a big match, Torres gets an unrightful red card. But where were those scare Paulinho and Sandro guys? Did not see any of them. When we had 11 men in the second half Lamps had them in his pocket. Did Lamps have Eriksen in his pocket for their first? Nah. It was also shocking Mourinho took Mikel off instead of him. I severely doubt Lampard ever has anyone 'in his pocket' to be totally honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Hopefully Jose realized a couple of things today. It would be vital if he did for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJames 729 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 We didn't win but we didn't lose!! I'll take the draw. Mata definitely proved himself to Mourinho, good for him and Chelsea. Torres! Had a really good game may have scored or assisted eventually. MOTM for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortilla9 390 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 @MiguelDelaney Mourinho on Vertonghen: "He’s a special guy because three days ago he left the Aston Villa striker naked... he should not play." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 A poor attempt? You can't even get your facts right because Mata didn't even start this game. And he has started a PL game, it didn't go very well.You want to have a cheap shot at Mourinho just for the sake of being controversial, calm down Harry.I'm just making my point as to why I think Mourinho was wrong in not giving this guy a run of games and collaborate it with the crap performances we gave without him. Consider it as my gratitude for putting Mata on for the second half.Again its just you trying to pick a fight because of some stupid grudge you hold (that you really need to get over). Oh well its the ignore list for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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