Closed Werder Bremen v Chelsea

[Tomo 21,751]

Matic and Cesc in the CM together screams better on paper than in practice.

[Barbara 15,149]

did the referee just finish the match at 44:16?

I mean I know this is a friendly, but he stops one of our attacks without even reaching full time?

JOKE

[Special Juan 28,089]

Not a good half. Can't blame the defence really as one was a penalty and the other a worldy header.

[different level 1,056]

The biggest positive so far is that this is a friendly

[bethos1 802]

I'm not too bothered by this, I don't see us ever playing with this line-up.

[Hamilton 2,120]

pre season means absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things.

I know, but still this is really awful..

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Meh its pre-season,You are supposed to have games like this so that you are mentally ready for the rigors of the new season.

[DDA 9,924]

This idea that JOSE doesnt practice attacking moves in training is hilarious lol. Nooo he completely neglects the attacking side of the game and tells the lads that they must only train in defending the goal and hope we win..!!!!!

[bigfan 67]

Ahh yeah, that will sort the defence right out!

yes defence needs to improve, but having Drogba should put more pressure on their defence and CM which should reduce pressure on Chelsea's defenders...

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

I could care less about the scoreline. There has been absolutely no progress in the way we play despite the new signings. It's going to take time, yes, but it's very disappointing to see us play so horribly. Man Utd under van Gaal already have a clear philosophy. I'm yet to see our philosophy since Jose took over. Playing counter attack and relying on defensive organisation is not cutting it and it won't with this type of squad.

[Melanicus 5,208]

Matic and Cesc in the CM together screams better on paper than in practice.

Interesting, because they actually aren't playing together in pivot today. It's van Ginkel-Matic.

[!Hazard! 3,394]

Our attack will look totally different when teams start putting 2-3 players around Hazard.