BlueLyon 9,359 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Bertrand/Telles on deadline would be great but its never happening. Seems LB and striker will be priorities next windows unless Morata and Emerson step up big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Deserved a goal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, mccg said: Deserved a goal... Would have been a belter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abreu03 292 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Best striker the team. Â the wes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Football transfer rumours: Chelsea's Marcos Alonso back to Real Madrid? https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/16/football-transfer-rumours-chelseas-marcos-alonso-back-to-real-madrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 16 minutes ago, Unionjack said: Football transfer rumours: Chelsea's Marcos Alonso back to Real Madrid? https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/16/football-transfer-rumours-chelseas-marcos-alonso-back-to-real-madrid I can't see Chelsea sell him now especially when we can't replace him ATM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I wouldnt disagree with trying him as striker haha. Actualy has decent movement and finish, often looks goal-thirsty aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, the wes said: I can't see Chelsea sell him now especially when we can't replace him ATM No I cant either. Cant see Emerson getting a look in any time soon neither. He will become Sarris Ivanovic 5 minutes ago, BlueLyon said: I wouldnt disagree with trying him as striker haha. Actualy has decent movement and finish, often looks goal-thirsty aswell. I'd give owt a try a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 26 minutes ago, the wes said: I can't see Chelsea sell him now especially when we can't replace him ATM Look. Even the fuckin Star can see hes our weakness Chelsea vs Arsenal: Ex-Gunner backs Unai Emery’s side to exploit weak Blues star ARSENAL can bounce back from their Premier League opening day defeat by exploiting Chelsea’s weakness down the left. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/723646/Chelsea-vs-Arsenal-Unai-Emery-Maurizio-Sarri-Adrian-Clarke-Marcos-Alonso-Jorginho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Mana said: . Bellerin most of the time, out of like 10 bad crosses he does, he'll do 1 good one. I would like to see CHO start to have another go at Bellerin. Cant see Eden starting but the last 20 mins again. I really want to get Kovacic getting some time too. Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 12 hours ago, Unionjack said: Look. Even the fuckin Star can see hes our weakness Chelsea vs Arsenal: Ex-Gunner backs Unai Emery’s side to exploit weak Blues star ARSENAL can bounce back from their Premier League opening day defeat by exploiting Chelsea’s weakness down the left. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/723646/Chelsea-vs-Arsenal-Unai-Emery-Maurizio-Sarri-Adrian-Clarke-Marcos-Alonso-Jorginho Yeah would not try to exploit azpi’s defensive weakness that’s for sure. now the same could be said of every attacking fullback. RM Marcelo would be the perfect example as he can’t defend to save his life (way way worse than Alonso). that does not hurt Madrid though. The system takes care of that or atshould - that’s why the manager also makes the big bucks.  Unionjack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 12 hours ago, Unionjack said: Look. Even the fuckin Star can see hes our weakness Chelsea vs Arsenal: Ex-Gunner backs Unai Emery’s side to exploit weak Blues star ARSENAL can bounce back from their Premier League opening day defeat by exploiting Chelsea’s weakness down the left. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/723646/Chelsea-vs-Arsenal-Unai-Emery-Maurizio-Sarri-Adrian-Clarke-Marcos-Alonso-Jorginho Even the Dogs on the street know our weakness is Luiz and Alonso that will need fix in January or next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 12 minutes ago, the wes said: Even the Dogs on the street know our weakness is Luiz and Alonso that will need fix in January or next season Can't see it mate. Sarri likes them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Robguima said: Yeah would not try to exploit azpi’s defensive weakness that’s for sure. now the same could be said of every attacking fullback. RM Marcelo would be the perfect example as he can’t defend to save his life (way way worse than Alonso). that does not hurt Madrid though. The system takes care of that or atshould - that’s why the manager also makes the big bucks.  I think Marcelo makes up for his weak defending with his world class open play attacking that Alonso cant dream of replicating. Take away set pieces from Alonso and he ain't contributing much to chelsea. But he's the best we got for now so we have to make do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Vesper 30,178 Posted August 16, 2018 Popular Post! Share Posted August 16, 2018 Emerson, AC, and Kovacic, are really key players who need to step up and take the starting places from 3 inferior players, Alonso, Luiz, and Barkley (Barkley is only one who could come good). As for CHO, he is just going to have to scrap for playing time, as Sarri clearly thinks Willian and Pedro can still perform at an extremely high level. I do not know why Sarri hasnt played Emerson more, as when he is fit and playing to potential I only rate Alaba, Alex Sandro, Marcelo, Mendy, Alba, and Lucas Hernandez as being clearly above him, with Telles on same level as he is. Alonso and Luiz are massive defensive weaknesses. Unionjack, 11Drogba, ja1 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama 1,992 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Sorry guys I really disagree with the notion that he is best we have in that left back position...Emerson is clearly and million miles better than him...when the games start coming thick and fast whereby we play average of two games in a week....Sarri will see the massive weakness we have in Alonso...I pray he doesn't learn it the hard way...Premier league can be cruel and ruthless...soon teams will start targeting his side coupled with time bomb waiting to explode we have in Luiz...we are in for a race ride... Unionjack and ja1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, eemanyooel said: Sorry guys I really disagree with the notion that he is best we have in that left back position...Emerson is clearly and million miles better than him...when the games start coming thick and fast whereby we play average of two games in a week....Sarri will see the massive weakness we have in Alonso...I pray he doesn't learn it the hard way...Premier league can be cruel and ruthless...soon teams will start targeting his side coupled with time bomb waiting to explode we have in Luiz...we are in for a race ride... Honestly hope it doesn't come to that. It'll cost us points. I just don't know how Alonso has convinced Conte and Sarri that he's anywhere near better than our other options. Unless Emerson is really terrible in training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 4 hours ago, kellzfresh said: I think Marcelo makes up for his weak defending with his world class open play attacking that Alonso cant dream of replicating. Take away set pieces from Alonso and he ain't contributing much to chelsea. But he's the best we got for now so we have to make do. Heh matter of opinion. For me Marcelo is very Overrated. He does well for real. Does not do a thing right for Brazil. One of those flashy players who look better than they are. alonso is very underrated here. His contribution over 2 seasons is as clear as day to me. His stats show an important player for us regardless of style or preferences. Remove him from the team and 7 goals (plus a few assists) go poof. Can the other one make up for it? Maybe maybe not... not for me to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama 1,992 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 4 hours ago, kellzfresh said: Honestly hope it doesn't come to that. It'll cost us points. I just don't know how Alonso has convinced Conte and Sarri that he's anywhere near better than our other options. Unless Emerson is really terrible in training. That is only point I can only think of...but even at that we can clearly see during games when Emerson was given a run how competent and solid he has been if not quality..I cant understand how Sarri that prioritize fast pace attacking football coupled with great intensity and quick thinking to open up spaces will think Alonso is the solution to our left full back position...despite how important and crucial full back positions is to Sarriball...If Sarri wants to give them both chances to determine who merits the left back position...but as things stand I hope am wrong he is the starting left back...things will soon get messy... kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Robguima said: Heh matter of opinion. For me Marcelo is very Overrated. He does well for real. Does not do a thing right for Brazil. One of those flashy players who look better than they are. alonso is very underrated here. His contribution over 2 seasons is as clear as day to me. His stats show an important player for us regardless of style or preferences. Remove him from the team and 7 goals (plus a few assists) go poof. Can the other one make up for it? Maybe maybe not... not for me to decide. Marcelo is the perfect leftback for an attacking system but bad for a defensive system. Alonso on the other hand is just not that good in attack. How many assists has he had in 2 seasons with us? How many chances (key passes) has he created? Does he support Hazard with overlaps when Hazard cuts in? Is he capable of making runs off the ball to get unto through passes to stretch the play like Alba does constantly for barcelona? Or does he just wait for ball to feet and passes it back to the Defensive mid or Defender everytime? Alonso is on the wrong side of these questions and they are only about his attacking ability in open play. If we delve into the defensive side, then well we know how he is.. Take his set pieces away and hes just average. If an attacking coach like Guardiola (whose style is similar to Sarri) thought that Alonso's qualities are important, Kolarov will still be Mancity's leftback and not Mendy / Delph.  ja1 and Thor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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