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[LAM09 7,069]

We haven't looked very solid at the back today.

[Dion 2,476]

Torres and Mikel are definitely ahead of him but neither plays much. Ramires I think is close Ivanovic in terms of criticism but Oscar and Willian get much less and much more praise than Ivanovic gets IMO.

Willian and Oscar, yeah, they get both praise and stick. But that's because IMO defensive players usually get less praise. A defender will only be as praised as an attacking player if he makes some sort of miracle, like saving a clear goal on top of a marvelous performance. You don't usually notice that they're playing really well unless you're paying attention but it's easy to notice when they aren't because we will concede goals or come close to it, which is easy to notice.

If a defender is playing well it is just another day. If he plays poorly he will get stick, it's a tough life.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Thibaut's look to Cahill as he fell;

xD

[Barbara 15,149]

We haven't looked very solid at the back today.

haven't throughout the whole pre-season, but I expect Mourinho to fix it soon.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Willian and Oscar, yeah, they get both praise and stick. But that's because IMO defensive players usually get less praise. A defender will only be as praised as an attacking player if he makes some sort of miracle, like saving a clear goal on top of a marvelous performance. You don't usually notice that they're playing really well unless you're paying attention really attention but it's easy to notice when they aren't because we will concede goals or come close to it, which is easy to notice.

Except Azpilicueta beat our Hazard for player of the year in a vote on here despite offering nothing offensively at all. I agree that offensive players get the more positive view but there are a lot of factors. (Newness to the team and age are generally the biggest factors I think).

[LAM09 7,069]

haven't throughout the whole pre-season, but I expect Mourinho to fix it soon.

Yep. I hope we improve as the season goes on.

[Dion 2,476]

Except Azpilicueta beat our Hazard for player of the year in a vote on here despite offering nothing offensively at all. I agree that offensive players get the more positive view but there are a lot of factors. (Newness to the team and age are generally the biggest factors I think).

I agree. Like you said, Azpi was one of the new shiny toys, he's young, has tons of potential. And the fact the he was playing so well as a fullback on the left when he's a right fullback also add to the perception that he was really good.

[Stats 7,156]

Commentator on SS even said Willian "had a very good season last season". Yes!

[Barbara 15,149]

Except Azpilicueta beat our Hazard for player of the year in a vote on here despite offering nothing offensively at all. I agree that offensive players get the more positive view but there are a lot of factors. (Newness to the team and age are generally the biggest factors I think).

I even voted for him in some polls, but that's because of his never-ending dedication and he's a good player. I'm not discrediting him to credit Iva. Both are great, but Iva isn't appreciated as he should and gets too much stick for his offensive shortcomings.

[stroey 2,525]

Mikel for Oscar?

[LAM09 7,069]

We're shutting up shop now.

[Barbara 15,149]

Cesc to play as #10

[Cholo 428]

'Mourinho can't play attacking football'

[ZanSnake 1,211]

just riding it out all second half tbh

[Dion 2,476]

I still don't like how uncomfortable Oscar feels on the ball for us. Every time it seems like he wants to get rid of the ball as soon as he can because he's afraid of being dispossessed, also he's too ponderous on the ball just to make simple passes in the end. Still disappointed. He still gotta do a lot better to keep his place.

[Hutcho 8,443]

THE KING RETURNS!

[Madmax 9,219]

lol why are these Burnley cunts booing Drogba?

[1chelsea 864]

One more goal from Diego Roller Costa

[Myself 793]

hehehhe no torres

[Thendo 1,088]

What formation are we playing now? 4-4-2 ?