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[The only place to be 11,313]

Same. But you'll get blasted for saying it.

Really? Blasted? The persecuted few who think Hazard and Mata play well together?

Again, it's about what makes the team look best and not just two players. They link up well but at the moment I still think we're better with something else on the right-wing and Oscar in the middle because we're looking a little disjointed again.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,906]

Need Schurrle.

[the Blues 11 19]

Spending too much time in our own half.

[Rmpr 8,977]

I'm under the influence they get the best out of each other but some seem to find it crazy...

Yes, they are so much better together that we created zero realistic chances...

[the Blues 11 19]

Need to keep our shape, good counter by them.

Need to convert a corner.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Really? Blasted? The persecuted few who think Hazard and Mata play well together?

Again, it's about what makes the team look best and not just two players. They link up well but at the moment I still think we're better with something else on the right-wing and Oscar in the middle because we're looking a little disjointed again.

We are definitely a better team with Hazard, Oscar and a true winger!

However, we arent as flashy, so the fanboys wont like it...

[Stingray 9,441]

I'm under the influence they get the best out of each other but some seem to find it crazy...

Yes, they are so much better together that we created zero realistic chances...

We hit the bar two times and just had the ball cleared though, even if its set pieces.

We could put willian on for oscar on the wing though

[Reddish-Blue 2,333]

The only problem with playing Mata & Oscar together...no width.

[darrus 422]

Think we'd better start 2nd half with Oscar in the center & Willian or Schurrle on the wing, will be enough.

[Barbara 15,149]

Really? Blasted? The persecuted few who think Hazard and Mata play well together?

Again, it's about what makes the team look best and not just two players. They link up well but at the moment I still think we're better with something else on the right-wing and Oscar in the middle because we're looking a little disjointed again.

also, Mata should have shot on goal, he was all by himself at the edge of the box, just frigging shoot! No need to pass to Hazard again when he's well marked inside the box.

The partnership has been good, but equally inefficient if we're yet to have a frigging shot on the goal! But they're the best we had in this completely frustrating first half.

[Rmpr 8,977]

We hit the bar two times and just had the ball cleared though, even if its set pieces.

We could put willian on for oscar on the wing though

Set pieces, not because of the 'so much better' Hazard and Mata link up play...

Yes, we definitely could, Oscar is useless in the wing!

[YouNameIt 1,511]

for fuck sake how was that tackle on hazard not a yellow card?!

fucking dumbass ref

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,906]

This first half wasnt good enough.

[Barbara 15,149]

for God's sake, Mou.

Willian at HT for Oscar. No need to wait 15 minutes with this 1st half display. There's no fixing it with the players we have in the pitch.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Our best player this season has been moved out to the wing and that has weakened us throughout the spine of the team. The gap between the pivot and the attacking three is too great (like it was at points last season) and we're struggling to move the ball around as a consequence.

There's also no width on the right.

But look at those pretty flicks between Hazard and Mata - better than three points in so many ways.

[bushman 2,043]

Jose needs to apply a bit of a bite in the dressing room, now.

Error passing, Torres unused, a bit of pep up is needed.

[Sheva. 5,373]

No Torres, no attack.

[Reddish-Blue 2,333]

Just get the feeling this game will end 1-0

Hope we score early in the second half..