Muzchap 8,966 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Let's see what I can come up with now.I think we have a problem in our midfield - and today was the first match I think Cesc was underwhelming there, but to be fair, so were Matic and Ramires. We were raped by Everton in the midfield - and that only exposed our defense further.I can't choose between Cesc, Ramires and Matic who had a worse match (talking about their midfield performance, not goals, assists, etc). There was no stability, we were easily bypassed, outmuscled, too many misplaced passes, it was a wank fest.I think our defenders had a good match tbh. The defense - as a system - is incredibly shaky and I feel like we've missed Oscar more than anything. Maybe we wouldn't be up 2-0 under 4 minutes if he was here, but I feel like we were so unstable and exposed our defense so much that it's not even funny... that's the balance I keep saying he brings and maybe it has nothing to do with his absence, but it seems like a big coincidence when he isn't playing we didn't have any stability in the midfield at all.We need to be better organized, but it's still early days, as I said in the live match thread, I'll give a month for the team to settle, but we need to drill our midfield better or maybe we just need our midfielders to have better individual performances. It's amazing to have them been involved in all 6 goals, but it sucks they were a liability in two goals and many Everton attacks.I'm quite happy we won, we've scored so many goals and I even welcome losing some defense stability because of our more attacking minded team, but we've made some rookie mistakes there combined with awful performances by Cesc, Matic and Ramires when Everton had the ball.Costa is everything we could have asked for and some more and maybe I'm biased, but I feel like both yellows he's got so far had been unfair and I'll start growing suspicious if he keeps getting undeserved yellows by those cunt of referees. But it feels amazing, magical even, to finally have a striker and then I remember Torres is not part of this club anymore and I'm beyond elated. This weekend has been amazing, the only thing that spoiled it a bit is how weak and poor our midfield was when we didn't have the ball (and because there was no stability, that's why we had a mediocre possession percentage. They didn't hold the ball at all and were dispossessed easily...).And the most important thing from this match is our mentality. An incredible contrast to some matches last season and the first half against Leicester. Hopefully they'll keep it up against the smaller sides.Agree with the midfield - we seem to have a problem, that still hasn't gone away (and is exposed by quick passing teams) - there's always a big gap between midfield and defence.This gives the opposition time to play a one-two in the space and turn the defenders - this has to be addressed.To be fair though - Everton played their socks off and could have given no more - they are a decent outfit with no massive names - just hard working, gritty players - I guess that's why I have respect for them.Was this the first start with Rambo, Cesc + Matic? If so - I think that could account slightly for the issues - it was more reminiscent of last season and I certainly didn't see it as much in the first two games? I think it's a case of all 3 of them needing to further understand where they should be.. There should be no space in front of the back 4 - they should all press up as a unit and not give them time on the ball.Like others have said - I think this was one of those freak performances - the best and worst of Chelsea in one match.I expect Mourinho to surgically examine the mistakes and I'm confident they will be eradicated - and good that it happened now, so early on - will tighten up for the bigger games ahead.3 games in though and we really do look a complete team - just what a difference Cesc + Costa have made.Credit to Willian today as well - I thought he had an amazing first half.Ramires - gotta love the guy - sloppy passing and silly fouls - then boom - a magic finish... I guess with Ramires we just have to learn to take the rough with the smooth.. Surprised Schurrle didn't get a cameo - thought he would have enjoyed himself out there - but great that we can keep players fresh.As for the Mikel fan boys - seriously? one backheel and he's a god - thank fuck he did that, because he couldn't manage to do what he was brought on to do - he hardly closed the game out! Maybe that's our one area of weakness - we still need an option from the bench to lock-down the midfield. God how I wish we had another Makalale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea blue 615 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Highlightshttp://www.timesoccer.com/video/04/22-chelsea-vs-everton-live-match-highlights.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobematabryant 400 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Man what a game this was, loved every second. If only we bought Costa before last season, we wouldve won league by a landslide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryCFC 23 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I've barely recovered. That was incredible! Costa is amazing too. Full report on my blog - Link in my bio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Match Report Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 30 seconds a fantastic pass from Cesc ,, a strike by a REAL striker ,,, PURRRRFECT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4V6Q7m9Xhs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVAZsR9ZNd0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I't's been a long time since I've watched a game and wanted it to go on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholo 428 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 If every match is like this, I am going to die because of a heart attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I't's been a long time since I've watched a game and wanted it to go on forever.I am not sure our defender feel the same way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Heard that one chelsea fan got stabbed after the game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself 793 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 No one believed me when I said Leicester and Everton are genuinely good sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 MOTD running order: Eve/Che, ManC/Sto, New/CP, Swa/WBA, WHU/Sou, Bur/ManU, QPR/Sun. Great games, big stories. @BBCOne 10.20Match of the day tonight is gonna be sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I am not sure our defender feel the same wayOf course I wanted the win, but it's still early in the season.. when a game is that much of a spectacle you can't help but view it like a neutral at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1970 250 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Have to say..how fucking annoying everton fans are...always moaning and crying over every little thing.....boooo...cheat cheat cheat....handball handball....and that`s just the throw in`s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I't's been a long time since I've watched a game and wanted it to go on forever.true the last time was when we murdered the gooners ,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 What a game! I was all over the place watching it...COSTAAAA, GET IN!IVAAAAA! Holy crap!*just before half time* Shit! Can't let this slip.YES HAZARD, more of that please!SHIT!YES! Hold this now lads, calm it down a bit...SHIT!YES! Now really hold it...Oh not aga-WHAT A SAVE! Come on you've got this boys.Wait did Mikel just do a backheel!? Costa.... Get in, no coming back now. Phew.Thiiiisssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Still think our defence is not that great and today for me proved that.But what a insane match at 4-3 up i thought nah its not our day they will get another.Even my misses started to watch the game and she hates football lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Heard that one chelsea fan got stabbed after the game... Nobody got stabbed just some bullshit going round twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrategiC 73 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Is there a way i could watch MOTD outside the UK ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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