The Conte Thread

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

I know that performance against City was terrible, but I think that the mid-week match had a huge toll.  It was the toughest test of the group and we were brilliant.  They worked their socks off in that match.  Then, they returned on Thursday morning and match Saturday.  We had our moments early, but after Morata went off, I figure Conte would be happy with a point, and maybe try to steal all 3 on the counter with Willian and Hazard.  Didn't work, obviously.

I thought that this was a pretty good analysis of the match:  

 

 

[communicate 2,703]

17 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Can’t argue with you about much of this. 

We win trophies frequently but the mentality and spirit Jose brought to the club thirteen and a bit years ago always plays as big a part in those triumphs as does the outright talent of our players. Those attributes are now being shaped by Antonio’s own brand of brilliance, but Chelsea’s reliance on this, and on the failings of our competitors, cannot go on.

We simply have to address our quality deficit, and must try to begin doing so in January. Stating this requirement is the easy part however. Making it happen is a different matter. The difficulties, including the fact that high calibre  players are in no hurry to join us, are well known but solutions have to be found.

On a brighter note, I’m on my way to watch the ladies play Bayern in the European Cup. Based on recent history their chances aren’t good but surely they’ll produce a less frustrating display than the men did on Saturday. Good luck girls. 

The problem in term of quality deficit is not just on our side, for me it is more the fact that the two teams that have the best squad last year spend far the most money. If this continue, it will be difficult to close the gap.

We all know that we need upgrade on wb the same as city. City then spent 120 m on fb alone without selling anybody, whereas we can only get zappacosta.

The same with united, they need a dm and a CF. They signed lukaku for 75 m + a 29 years old DM for 40 m.

 

[LDN Blue 7,903]

11 hours ago, Sideshow Luiz said:

I know that performance against City was terrible

Were we terrible? I'd say we were worst against Arsenal in the 0-0 than we were in the 1-0 loss to City. Read Zonal Marking's analysis of the tactical battle than ensued at SB. I believe it was more of a case of Guardiola surprising us and getting it on point with his use of Delph, Silva, De Bryune & Walker. It's not like we didn't have chances, Alonso & Azpi were getting the run ins on Delph & Walker sometimes but our passing accuracy was highly lacking unfortunately. 

It's like I said before. Conte v Pep is a very interesting tactical battle, they're both adaptable but as stubborn as each other.. An interesting paradox. But it means one usually gets it right over the other. We got it right twice last season, only team to do City home & away. This game could've gone in any direction. 1-1, 2-0 to them or even 1-0 to us.

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

11 hours ago, LDN Blue said:

Were we terrible? I'd say we were worst against Arsenal in the 0-0 than we were in the 1-0 loss to City. Read Zonal Marking's analysis of the tactical battle than ensued at SB. I believe it was more of a case of Guardiola surprising us and getting it on point with his use of Delph, Silva, De Bryune & Walker. It's not like we didn't have chances, Alonso & Azpi were getting the run ins on Delph & Walker sometimes but our passing accuracy was highly lacking unfortunately. 

It's like I said before. Conte v Pep is a very interesting tactical battle, they're both adaptable but as stubborn as each other.. An interesting paradox. But it means one usually gets it right over the other. We got it right twice last season, only team to do City home & away. This game could've gone in any direction. 1-1, 2-0 to them or even 1-0 to us.

I thought we were pretty terrible, toss up as to which match was worse, IMO.

[Blusan Alamb 295]

 

[the wes 7,212]

Claudio Ranieri backs Antonio Conte to remain in charge of Chelsea: 'I'm not convinced by his homesickness'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4966324/Ranieri-not-convinced-Antonio-Conte-s-homesickness.html

[bigbluewillie 1,984]

Is it likely that the Boss will take up the offer of either the Italian national team or AC Milan?

Is he really pissed at the board for not getting the players he wanted?

That! and the fact he wants to go back to Italia.

[AlesJuve 264]

20 hours ago, Blusan Alamb said:

 

Bullshits:

1)Italian federation can not afford a high salary

2)Conte left the national team because he was going crazy without daily work.

If(and is a big if) Conte leaves Chelsea will only be for a top European club.
 

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Conte-Italy is such an easy narrative to write up for fishing journalists. In an ideal world the club would be doing anything they can to keep Conte beyond next summer but such is the structure of the club that they'll probably be happy they're not footing the bill for a huge compensation payout. 

[bigbluewillie 1,984]

9 hours ago, LDN Blue said:

Conte-Italy is such an easy narrative to write up for fishing journalists. In an ideal world the club would be doing anything they can to keep Conte beyond next summer but such is the structure of the club that they'll probably be happy they're not footing the bill for a huge compensation payout. 

my feelings on the situation exactly.

[Special Juan 28,871]

The media are like me during International week, they get very bored and start thinking silly things....difference is they write about them.

[coolhead23 1,147]

2 hours ago, Special Juan said:

The media are like me during International week, they get very bored and start thinking silly things....difference is they write about them.

Dont u? 

 

P.S. Just kidding!!!

[Special Juan 28,871]

3 hours ago, coolhead23 said:

Dont u? 

 

P.S. Just kidding!!!

[Jase 43,479]

 

 

[Mário César 1,525]

feeling sad for him

[El P. 1,354]

Sad reality, exactly the thing @Leif and myself were pointing out.

We are always one injury away from being average, and two injuries away from being disaster, as in this game against Palace.

We should of course thank God for last season, that won't happen ever again - not with that (this) team.

[zakhov 253]

He needs to stop starting the usual suspects who are a liability to the team with their poor form.

Willian keeps on getting selected despite clearly playing utter tosh football is not a good message for the bench players who deserve an opportunity. (exhibit A - Musonda's rant)

Rudiger and Andreas playing great when given the opportunity and then Captain Cahill comes back and gets exposed as usual. 

[The Skipper 20,609]

On 01/10/2017 at 9:07 PM, petre.ispirescu said:

For me the worst thing about the defeat against City is not the result. Or anything related to this game. It's the fact that I saw a lot of United fans taking the piss, some of them saying "can we write Chelsea off now?".

Can not wait for them to face City. 

[!Hazard! 3,394]

I think it's quite clear he needs to play Luiz in midfield until Kante comes back

[coolhead23 1,147]

26 minutes ago, The Skipper said:

Can not wait for them to face City. 

Dont be surprised if they win against them ... You expect Jose to play an open game against City ... He will sit, be physical and wait for a counter ... Jose will aim for that one point, 3 will be a bonus.