empire of emotions 247 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 not really happy with defending tonight. i would always take a 2-0 win over a 3-1 win. and, i don't know why but i don't have the feeling of security with courtois on goal, as when cech plays. i can't say why, maybe the habit of seeing cech on goal or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I thought that too initially but he grew into the game and delivered a solid if unspectacular performance. He was quite good at dropping into midfield and just keeping the ball moving; if Fabregas can continue to make the difference creatively then Oscar can continue to play what seems to be a more natural game for him.Oscar can pass, tackle and shoot but not perhaps at the level we need from our central creative playmaker. Fabregas can do that.It also means Van Ginkel could get some time in there for Oscar as the box-to-box midfielder.I just look at this squad and it's wonderfully balanced in almost every area except striker. There's no real dead wood and we have options in every position. The board deserve immense credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDY 1,290 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Cesc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelasticot 111 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 My MOTM is Fernando Torres.As opposed to last season, he didn't fuck up any chances or looked like a complete useless tool on the pitch tonight! I'm very excited to see him warming up the bench for the rest of the season.Clearly one of his best performances in a blue shirt!sarcasm aside the Matic/Fabregas partnership is going to be quite fruitful this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rising Sun 711 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 oscar was ok today. sad that he has lost the drive and pace from his game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I don't even know where to start... that was... unbelievable.For those who thought the result was more important, they've got it. For those who thought we needed to look convincing, they won't have any complaints.When was the last time we played with so much fluidity in our attack?I credit it mainly to my MOTM, Fàbregas. Never regretted choosing him as my fave player and he keeps proving it over and over again. He's been magnificent. It seems like he had eyes in all our other 9 players and with that amazing pass (FAR FROM AVERAGE) and incredible brain he caught Schurrle, Costa, Hazard, everyone and their mothers. He simply changed this team. We dictated the tempo - through him - we were fast, quick, a lot of one-touches, a lot of vertical passes and I don't care if this is Burnley or not, a message was sent and although I only watched some parts of a few matches in this first weekend, based on everyone else's comments I don't have a doubt we were the only convincing team so far (maybe City was too).While I didn't expect - much less demand - that level of football now, I hope we keep it up. One of our best starts of season was in 2012/13, not only results wise, but we were playing great football then and I don't need to tell what else happened as the FSW ended up managing us (dark days in our beautiful story). So I know this amazing start can be misleading, but I do hope we're here to stay.Hard to believe that after last season we'd look somewhat shaky in our defense, but it hasn't been convincing during the pre-season and today was a bit shaky for my liking. It's not something that compromises, but I hope Mourinho fixes whatever is wrong. And no, before someone puts it on Cesc's account, our problem isn't covering the defense, it's mostly our positioning and even some personal mistakes. It feels like David Luiz left his spirit, but I'm sure (or at least I hope) it's only because we need the players to reach their best form.Our midfield was pretty solid. I don't have worries with Matic and Cesc and Oscar dropped deep many, many times to help them when we had the ball and when we didn't. I really like this formation to be honest and maybe Luis for Azpili, I think that's our best formation. Oscar wasn't creative again, but I think he's fulling well his role, he hopefully will improve, he's still far from his best shape, but Hazard, Oscar, Schurrle seems to be the way to do. Also as I said a few times, I believe Oscar balances Cesc out and vice versa, so it's good to have Oscar to give even more license to create and advance for Cesc. Of course, it doesn't mean Oscar shouldn't improve, he should and if he doesn't, I'd throw Willian there, as he also has remarkable work-rate.I kept saying Schurrle was going to benefit a lot from Cesc passes and vision and that finally someone would catch his runs - and it happened a few times in only 70 minutes - but it seems like Cesc released Hazard to do his thing. He was lively. He tried his cute, fancy passes - but always very objective and not only for fun. It was great to watch Eden having fun and helping us in the attack like that. I think now that he isn't the only hope in our attack - as we have an assister and a striker - he won't feel that overwhelming pressure on him and will be more carefree. I think we'll watch him explode this season.Costa is a beast and now I know how United, Liverpool, City fans have felt the whole season. This is how it feels to have a striker and I'll tell you what, there's no better feeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 We look a team!This. Not just 11 individuals (moreorless) reliant on moments of genius from Hazard any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Oscar can pass, tackle and shoot but not perhaps at the level we need from our central creative playmaker. Fabregas can do that.It also means Van Ginkel could get some time in there for Oscar as the box-to-box midfielder.I just look at this squad and it's wonderfully balanced in almost every area except striker. There's no real dead wood and we have options in every position. The board deserve immense credit.What did you make of Azpi's performance? Thought he had a shocker on the ball tonight, our left side was essentially a no-go zone because of him in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Fabregas and Ivanovic were world class. Costa had a great debut, and we generally looked very good when we were attacking with purpose. Really good first game. Bring on Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 What did you make of Azpi's performance? Thought he had a shocker on the ball tonight, our left side was essentially a no-go zone because of him in my opinion.Yeah I agree. His unwillingness to go outside on his left cropped up a few times and I'd be looking for Luis to start against Leicester. But it's a long season and those three can interchange (as well as Ake) depending on the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Someone have the post match interviews from Mourinho and Cesc/Terry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgleo 90 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Fabregas and Iva were above the rest today Coudln't have asked for a better 1st half. <3 Chelsea <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgleo 90 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Double post. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyzz 711 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Really enjoy listening to the analysis of carragher and neville. Top pundits, especially neville. Good to have them back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y123CFC 69 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I know the Bridge is quiet a lot of the time...but that was Burnley's first home game back in the Premier League for four years. I was expecting their fans to sing non stop and create a hostile atmosphere for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordblues 299 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 cesc was defo MOM for me wow what a reaction to going 1 down.did job and took foot off gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Full Match Download EPL: Burnley vs. Chelsea [1700 kbps], 8-18-2014, courtesy of beIN SPORTS 11 MENA. Links below:1st Half:http://cloudyvideos.com/48021ze37v812nd Half:http://cloudyvideos.com/457wwy9hwg0a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 and WTF was that yellow to Diego? He was well behaved the whole match and received a very undeserved yellow imo. Maybe it wasn't a penalty, but it was far from a dive. If we have to count the booking he deserves and this fuckery, he'll see a suspension for yellow cumulation soon. I wished we should challenge that yellow. Totally undeserved. It's unbelievable how even in an uneventful match referees find a way to screw us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 If the first half is anything to go by, I cant fucking wait for this season.I would still put some critic on Oscar, he was good but I dont realy understand his role in the team. He aint creating much while we could use someone more powerful to run up and down on the pitch. We also lack bit of fitness, but nvm its normal in start of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobematabryant 400 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 What a game! Cesc + Hazard were amazing. Diego Costa and Courtois had a good game I thought. Though, Oscar looked poor tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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