RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Think we need more friendly match, now only one match left with a lot of players still unavailable. Far from ready for the new season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I said that IMO Michy and Morata could play together, but not in the blue moon I thought Michy would be main, and Morata second striker. Make Morata main striker, let him gain confidence, he is for sure more of a target man and "number 9" than Michy who is shorter and very agile. Expecting him to start next game as a main striker, at least getting one half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 57 minutes ago, Barbara said: nin Half of the starting team isn't what it'll be: Christensen, Fabregas, Willian, Boga, Michy, that's literally half of the field players... So if you lose half your team for injuries and suspensions, you're screwed like most teams would. Everybody knows and spoke about us needing upgrades to Alonso and Moses... But I hope we don't ever have to play competition matches without the whole attack, and missing two other titulars... Like I said before yes we lost some of our 1st eleven but bayern did as well (alaba,robben,thiago,boateng,Neuer) All in all, I thought that was a really good friendly game for us. It was a competitive game not just a simple friendly. Our players improve their fitness level and Bayern show some weaknesses on our defense which should be Conte main priority. Offensively, we should be much better once Hazard is back. Our reliance on Hazard worries me a bit. I wish Morata got more playing time. In 30 minutes He did not do anything that is worth mentioning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, El P. said: I said that IMO Michy and Morata could play together, but not in the blue moon I thought Michy would be main, and Morata second striker. Make Morata main striker, let him gain confidence, he is for sure more of a target man and "number 9" than Michy who is shorter and very agile. Expecting him to start next game as a main striker, at least getting one half. It actually make sense for Morata to go wider. He played on the wing a couple times for Juve, but from today's performance not sure I want him there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Just now, communicate said: It actually make sense for Morata to go wider. He played on the wing a couple times for Juve, but from today's performance not sure I want him there Why it makes sense? First of all, Hazard will most likely occupy that space, so it's better for others not getting used to that. Second of all, we didn't bring 60 millions striker to play him out wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekinjo 449 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 With 10 days behind Bayern in preparation, a lots of players missing, couple of more to come it wasn't all so bad. Yes, our defense is awful. Most of them are middle table level players but with some upgrades and them being let on the bench, Chelsea could be where's Bayern today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, El P. said: Why it makes sense? First of all, Hazard will most likely occupy that space, so it's better for others not getting used to that. Second of all, we didn't bring 60 millions striker to play him out wide. It got nothing to do with Hazard. You said when Michy and Morata played together you expect Michy to be the one who stay central. I said it made more sense for Morata to drift wider more because he used to play on the wing for Juve hence He is more comfortable out wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmk108 1,186 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 27 minutes ago, RoyalBlues said: Think we need more friendly match, now only one match left with a lot of players still unavailable. Far from ready for the new season. I saw talk that they may schedule another behind-closed-doors friendly between the community shield and the start of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Fernando said: And we made Arsenal look bad the other day. It's pre season. It is why I say I don't understand you guys taking pre season too serious. Don't hype it up like when we beat Arsenal and don't be the end of the world like today. It's pre season. The game on Saturday,the traveling, the weather, the pitch , the lack of squad depth, losing 3-2 to that wee german side i would say decent enough work out for pre-season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluephoenix 1,131 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 how did Morata do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXL70 396 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 It is a friendly, guys! What is true is that the squad has not been improved so far: we just replaced 3 experienced players by 3 new young players with little experience. We need another 3 very good and experienced players, especially in the defense and midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Panic stations everyone. I hate our fans sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 It's only pre-season and not too concerned about the result and performance, especially when Bayern are way ahead in their preparation than us. Having said that, if the board need anymore convincing that this team need more quality, then they only have to watch this game. Once again, against one of the better sides in Europe, we struggled. Couldn't keep the ball, struggled to create chances, midfield and the wing backs got exposed on numerous occasions etc. The first 30 minutes was really bad and had Bayern fancied it, the result could have been a whole lot worse. That aside, gotta say the atmosphere inside the stadium was pretty good. Was at the game and although it wasn't fully packed (about 7000 short from max capacity), 3 quarter of the stadium was filled with Chelsea fans. 'Antonio', 'C'mon Chelsea ' chants went off a couple of times. Conte got the loudest cheer when the lineup was announced before the match (Muller got the loudest overall). Morata, unsurprisingly, also got a very good reception when he came on. Just a shame that the staff/players didn't parade the league trophy before the game like they did in China and only a handful of players came to applaud the fans and they barely got close! Stark contrast to Bayern players who went over to their fans and thanked them and with a banner too! Overall, pretty good and should expect another big turnout against Inter on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Mana said: He probably will be once we remove Cahill. Maybe but mind you, Azpi has been confirmed as the vice-captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,069 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Think this game showed we're in need of another experienced CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneviere 0 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 37 minutes ago, Jason said: It's only pre-season and not too concerned about the result and performance, especially when Bayern are way ahead in their preparation than us. Having said that, if the board need anymore convincing that this team need more quality, then they only have to watch this game. Once again, against one of the better sides in Europe, we struggled. Couldn't keep the ball, struggled to create chances, midfield and the wing backs got exposed on numerous occasions etc. The first 30 minutes was really bad and had Bayern fancied it, the result could have been a whole lot worse. That aside, gotta say the atmosphere inside the stadium was pretty good. Was at the game and although it wasn't fully packed (about 7000 short from max capacity), 3 quarter of the stadium was filled with Chelsea fans. 'Antonio', 'C'mon Chelsea ' chants went off a couple of times. Conte got the loudest cheer when the lineup was announced before the match (Muller got the loudest overall). Morata, unsurprisingly, also got a very good reception when he came on. Just a shame that the staff/players didn't parade the league trophy before the game like they did in China and only a handful of players came to applaud the fans and they barely got close! Stark contrast to Bayern players who went over to their fans and thanked them and with a banner too! Overall, pretty good and should expect another big turnout against Inter on Saturday. I am not so sure if Bayern is ahead in the preparation. Only Müller, Ribery, Coman, Bernat, Martinez (who is out the next 4 months) and Hummels started July 1 mainly together with some U19 kids (on the Asia tour it is some U21s even if most of them played U19 or even U17 last season). And the first tests on the country were played with 3 professionals... Ribery was injured or rested the first days - Martinez the same - most of the others of today started training July 10th or even later. Sanches started with the Asia tour - James about July 15th. Because of muscle problems Friedl - a young Austrian that played U19 last season - started as left full back. The goalkeeper of the first half Starke is 36 and actually retired with Alonso and Lahm after last season - but because of injuries keeps himself fit. The goalkeeper of the second half is the new third keeper Früchtl, who just turned 17. Remember the name - if he has the patience he will be Neuer's successor - he is training with the pros since about 2 years. Our midfield - Tolisso and Sanches played together the first time today. Tolisso seems to be a steal from everything I have seen from him until now. Sanches looked a lot better as he looked before for us. I was a little afraid if the youngsters would be able to hold the results - all of them just have U19 or Regionalliga (with the U23 - it is German 4 legs 4th league) experience. But in difference to the match against Arsenal when we wasted a lot of chances and at the end they caught the 1:1 in overtime it held. Do your players have so many marketing dates every day, too? It is not just Adidas that likes to show of Alaba, James and Müller everywhere but the other big German marketing partners, too - like Siemens, Paulaner or DHL, that want to show off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,182 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I've watched two of our games now and also listened to pundits and commentators on both games and have come to a conclusion... When these players rest for a few weeks for summer and lay in the sun and relax or sail on the posh yachts jumping into the sea, how does it make sense that the commentators/fans say things like "His touch is poor he's been away on holiday and and needs bedding in" Is this for real? These players don't actually lose touch and ability to control a ball because of a 2 week holiday? These pre season excuses get worse every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Need not to overreact with this result. Don't take it lightly because we do still have some problem and weakness to solved. At the same time, don't get overboard by saying this is what the best this team can get. A lot of factors involved, and our fitness level clearly is not ideal yet. In the middle of pre-season like this, we will take the lesson, fix the problem, get ready for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlesJuve 264 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 "Heat and preparation affect the wrong passages, but I'm not worried. When my president asks me to win the International Champions Cup, I will change my schedule. Until then I will think about preparing championship, Champions and Cup Italy"(cit. Antonio Conte year 2013) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's too big 625 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Just came to see if my prediction was correct. Yes, yes it was, overreactions galore. I wonder if Bayern fans went insane because AC Milan beat them 4-0 (?) hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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