LAM09 7,051 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 But will he going to be in costa position. Costa finishing was awful but his movement I thought was very good. Like I said in previous post, I expected much more from michy. I wanted him to run the channel non stop to stretch the defender because he is fresh.We have no idea what Conte instructed him to do. He should have been more lively, but he didn't get anywhere the same service that Costa got prior to Alonso going off. communicate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 1 minute ago, LAM09 said: Â We have no idea what Conte instructed him to do. He should have been more lively, but he didn't get anywhere the same service that Costa got prior to Alonso going off. Â I thought conte made mistake taking off Alonso, should have taken off Pedro, was surprised it is going to be for alonso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakhov 253 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, LAM09 said: Only option in the books, as we aren't suited to the false nine formation IMO. There's no doubt in my mind he'd have take one of the amble chances Costa wasted today.  He failed to hit the target with almost every effort today and has looked far from his best since Jan. There's no way people can have a definite opinion on Michy who has had scraps this season. I'd personally give him a starting berth for the next few games, as we can't put up with that type of performance from a "World Class" CF. No way we start experimenting with strikers right now, I like Michy as much as anyone but it's a bit of hindsight saying Michy would've taken the chances Costa missed. Costa was playing lone striker for most of the match against two very physical defenders and had little to no support inside the box from Hazard or Pedro(who were out wide or outside the box). He carved most of the chances with good movement and great strength but I do agree his finishing was woeful, it's not a reason to start dropping him all of sudden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,051 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 No way we start experimenting with strikers right now, I like Michy as much as anyone but it's a bit of hindsight saying Michy would've taken the chances Costa missed. Costa was playing lone striker for most of the match against two very physical defenders and had little to no support inside the box from Hazard or Pedro(who were out wide or outside the box). He carved most of the chances with good movement and great strength but I do agree his finishing was woeful, it's not a reason to start dropping him all of sudden. Hasn't his finishing been questionable for months now?I'm not of the opinion of dropping him solely off this performance. It's built up on a long run of games where he's just looked off it. Today was the game that broke the camel's back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, zakhov said: No way we start experimenting with strikers right now, I like Michy as much as anyone but it's a bit of hindsight saying Michy would've taken the chances Costa missed. Costa was playing lone striker for most of the match against two very physical defenders and had little to no support inside the box from Hazard or Pedro(who were out wide or outside the box). He carved most of the chances with good movement and great strength but I do agree his finishing was woeful, it's not a reason to start dropping him all of sudden. You can debate if Batshuayi should start the game or not but in reality it's Conte's fault for not giving him chances earlier this season and making us over-reliant on Costa (who he clearly overestimated) I'm not sure what you're on about though. Costa has been absolutely terrible in almost all facets of striker play for months now. There was that moment were he missed a point blank header from Hazard's cross and failed to play in the same player after Pedro slipped him in behind. To say he "carved out most of the chances with good movement" and "great strength" has nothing to do with the reality of this game. Not sure which Chelsea you're watching mate!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakhov 253 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 1 minute ago, LAM09 said:  Hasn't his finishing been questionable for months now? I'm not of the opinion of dropping him solely off this performance. It's built up on a long run of games where he's just looked off it. Today was the game that broke the camel's back.  Questionable if compared to his earlier performances pre-China fiasco. But he still put himself about and scored goals (not in the same vain as before, I agree). But I still doubt we have a better striking outlet. Do you think playing Michy against City or a false nine would help? I highly doubt it and if I was in Conte's position I wouldn't change at this stage either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakhov 253 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, MrExcalibur100 said: You can debate if Batshuayi should start the game or not but in reality it's Conte's fault for not giving him chances earlier this season and making us over-reliant on Costa (who he clearly overestimated) I'm not sure what you're on about though. Costa has been absolutely terrible in almost all facets of striker play for months now. There was that moment were he missed a point blank header from Hazard's cross and failed to play in the same player after Pedro slipped him in behind. To say he "carved out most of the chances with good movement" and "great strength" has nothing to do with the reality of this game. Not sure which Chelsea you're watching mate!  Different opinions mate, there were a few instances where he did peel off Sakho and Dann but fluffed his lines when he should've finished. Great movement and strength shown but shit finishing for WC striker, yes. I doubt anyone would've rotated Costa early in this season given he was performing well. I do agree to rotate if we had a better alternative but like I said previously, I don't think we have such options (which is why Conte looked at Llorente in January). After it's all settled would you still drop him and put Bats for the City game when he's barely had a look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono 791 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I don't think he's good enough but who are we going to replace him with though ? Strikers are so expensive. Lukaku has just as many problems and will cost 60m pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Is he trying to intentionally cost us the title? The Costa from the first half of the season would have buried the chances he got today but ever since that interest from China fiasco, he hasn't been taking his chances and has been making a lot of wrong decisions. It's almost as if he's taking revenge after the club didn't let him leave in January. 11Drogba, Bernard N Y Burgesson, kellzfresh and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Still in disbelief that he didn't head the ball into the back of the net from that position with so much at stake..... Bernard N Y Burgesson and kellzfresh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyBlue96 990 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, Jason said: Is he trying to intentionally cost us the title? The Costa from the first half of the season would have buried the chances he got today but ever since that interest from China fiasco, he hasn't been taking his chances and has been making a lot of wrong decisions. It's almost as if he's taking revenge after the club didn't let him leave in January. I think the same. Don't trust this fucker. 11Drogba and Bernard N Y Burgesson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Special Juan 28,141 Posted April 1, 2017 Popular Post! Share Posted April 1, 2017 Win the title and get rid, send him to his new homeland in China or wherever his fucking head is and buy a new striker. 11Drogba, quickpassnmove, The Skipper and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono 791 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Always busy fighting invisible demons instead of helping his teammates. xPetrCechx and Bernard N Y Burgesson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,051 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Questionable if compared to his earlier performances pre-China fiasco. But he still put himself about and scored goals (not in the same vain as before, I agree). But I still doubt we have a better striking outlet. Do you think playing Michy against City or a false nine would help? I highly doubt it and if I was in Conte's position I wouldn't change at this stage either.We don't know for sure, but I would opt for Michy in the hope he delivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Look at this: Disgraceful. Almost like a completely different player. the wes and kellzfresh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! DYC. 7,542 Posted April 1, 2017 Popular Post! Share Posted April 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Jason said: Is he trying to intentionally cost us the title? The Costa from the first half of the season would have buried the chances he got today but ever since that interest from China fiasco, he hasn't been taking his chances and has been making a lot of wrong decisions. It's almost as if he's taking revenge after the club didn't let him leave in January. Are you wearing a tin foil hat? It's in your head. It's 'Oscar is saving himself for the World Cup' and 'Hazard is purposely playing poorly so he can join Real' all over again. His form dropped in the second half of his debut season. And I'm not 100% sure about this but I think his form tailed off in the second half of his final season for Atleti as well. It's possible he goes full throttle from the moment a new season starts only to wear himself out as a result of it. Or maybe he doesn't possess the mental capacity to be sharp and focused throughout an entire season. It's very, very, very hard for a player to perform at their best from start to finish, year after year. And it's twice as hard for a forward. That's why those who do manage it are revered (and that's why Cristiano and Messi are gods). It's one of the reasons I've never considered Costa to be world-class. Peace., Amblève., Jase and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Jamie Carragher questions Romelu Lukaku output after Liverpool loss http://www.skysports.com/football/news/29327/10821105/jamie-carragher-questions-romelu-lukaku-output-after-liverpool-loss  This is the guy you want to replace with Costa. When the same will happen and Lukaku will get lost in the big games like he does against Liverpool.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, The Skipper said: Look at this: Disgraceful. Almost like a completely different player. Go back in time in your head, really think about it and be honest. Bar 09/10, have we ever seen a Chelsea striker perform at top level throughout the entire season in the Roman era? It is indeed frustrating though. I can only hope he somehow kicks on soon so Chels can wrap this title up and bring that FA Cup home as well. Amblève., The Skipper, OhForAGreavsie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Fernando said: Jamie Carragher questions Romelu Lukaku output after Liverpool loss http://www.skysports.com/football/news/29327/10821105/jamie-carragher-questions-romelu-lukaku-output-after-liverpool-loss  This is the guy you want to replace with Costa. When the same will happen and Lukaku will get lost in the big games like he does against Liverpool.... What the hell? Weren't you one of the 'buy Lukaku' advocates? Peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Just now, DYC. said: What the hell? Weren't you one of the buy Lukaku advocates? No not really. I would not mind having him back for a fair price, but he ain't better then Costa. So my point here is that grass ain't greener. If we replace Costa for Lukaku it would the same. And the same people talking trash about Costa will do the same for Lukaku and wish to have Costa back. I mean look at one person saying how it wasn't bad with Torres because he had better link up play with the players and good first touch....  Blue Armour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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