LAM09 7,054 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I really expected him to dictate the play somewhat today despite being a man down. He was a passenger for large parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Really awful in 2 man midfield. Honestly I was very suprised how good he played with Matic in 2 man midfield when we won the title under Jose. This is not the first time he makes an awful awful tackle, in happend a couple of times in the past also, lots of those tackles referes didn't want to punish with the red. Can't really attack him now though, with 1 player less for most of the game, your stamina is gone near the end of the game, and silly mistakes can happen. Still glad to have him in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Honestly, he's been getting away with several of that sort of tackle. He usually gets away with it because refs know he's not the sort of player to put in a rash tackle. He most certainly would've been bullied and made useless against Spuds anyways so it's not a huge loss. The Chels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, Pizy said: Honestly, he's been getting away with several of that sort of tackle. He usually gets away with it because refs know he's not the sort of player to put in a rash tackle. He most certainly would've been bullied and made useless against Spuds anyways so it's not a huge loss. Agree about the tackles. I think he would do really well in a midfield in which he would be protected by Bakayoko and Kante, a diamond of Bakayoko, Fabregas, Kante and Hazard could work nice maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 25 minutes ago, Pizy said: He most certainly would've been bullied and made useless against Spuds anyways so it's not a huge loss. Considering we already lack options for that game before today, I'm not sure how you can say he's not a huge loss. And even if we have options and he has his flaws, he's always still a decent option to have. One moment of brilliance from him can change the game in our favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Jason said: Considering we already lack of options for that game before today, I'm not sure how you can say he's not a huge loss. And even if we have options and he has his flaws, he's always still a decent option to have. One moment of brilliance from him can change the game in our favor. Who knows, could sign a midfielder tomorrow or the next day and have him ready for Spurs...Wishful thinking I know xPetrCechx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Have to say I'm not surprised by his performance today. He's a bit overrated around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 He would have got overrun vs Spurs anyway that is true but from the bench he could have been a useful addition. I am curious to see how Conte solves the situation. David Luiz's last two performances in midfield I remember were terrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 26 minutes ago, Jason said: Considering we already lack options for that game before today, I'm not sure how you can say he's not a huge loss. And even if we have options and he has his flaws, he's always still a decent option to have. One moment of brilliance from him can change the game in our favor. Worry not. We'll have Danny D in by then. 👍🏼 xPetrCechx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said: He would have got overrun vs Spurs anyway that is true but from the bench he could have been a useful addition. I am curious to see how Conte solves the situation. David Luiz's last two performances in midfield I remember were terrific. in a good/bad way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said: in a good/bad way? I a good way. I remember PSG and ManCity where he bossed the midfield. and also in 2013 against Basel he was quality in midfield. he definitely has the skill and the speed to play in midfield. xPetrCechx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Magic Lamps said: I a good way. I remember PSG and ManCity where he bossed the midfield. and also in 2013 against Basel he was quality in midfield. he definitely has the skill and the speed to play in midfield. Problem is I also remember a lot of games where he was shit in that position.. should be ok though we have so many other issues to deal with.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnane 1,101 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 The question would be, who are you willing to throw in Midfield ? Christensen, a man who impressed today, sure has played there before but who is still relatively inexperienced and new to the team ( and almost to the league ). Or Luiz, a man whose positioning could cause us issues at times but who had bags of experience, played there before and even bossed some games ( PSG and City mainly as cited before ). I love Christensen, he got bags of potential, but I'd definitely put him somewhere where he is comfortable, in central defence, Luiz' hustle could make him work in any position on the field, plus, against Burnley, he arguably played the last 30 minutes as a Central / Attacking midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,939 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 The majority on this forum are overwhelmed with happiness that Cahill can't play against Spurs, whereas I am happier that Fabregas can't. We would get absolutely slaughtered with this guy next to Kante. He might as well play on crutches, his pace is that limited. MefiX19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Love Cesc, but he was a stupid, stupid boy yesterday. Stupid for sarcastically clapping the FA, who, in their Gestapo-like pervasive worldview, believe that anyone who has the temerity to challenge them warrants punishment. Stupid for going in recklessly in an area of the pitch where it is needless to put in such a tackle. Arguably could have been a red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Sicarius 610 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 First card was unnecessary. Sometimes he is to much expressive to ref. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 12 hours ago, Last Sicarius said: First card was unnecessary. Sometimes he is to much expressive to ref. Passion. chelsea legend. DH1988 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King11Didier 916 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 43 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said: Passion. chelsea legend. Passion indeed, exactly why I rate him so much, because he shows always how much he cares for the club and you can't see that in many players in blue shirt anymore, maybe in Azpi and Luiz only. But here it wasn't necessary, as Cahill was already sent off and everyone realized that the ref is sh8t. It was anger and I've also done stupid things like this, but he is professional and shouldn't let down his team like this. And again, he knew he has yellow and make a silly tackle in the middle of the pitch and now the team has only one midfielder... Not ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 13/08/2017 at 3:17 AM, DDA said: The majority on this forum are overwhelmed with happiness that Cahill can't play against Spurs, whereas I am happier that Fabregas can't. We would get absolutely slaughtered with this guy next to Kante. He might as well play on crutches, his pace is that limited. Even in possesion he is a very limited player sadly. The only two great outputs he has are vision and long passing, and even then when he isnt under pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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