Starman60 1,343 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Maybe I'm reading this game wrong, but we are a side that hates to be pressed.Roma are pressing us high up the pitch just like City did and we can't handle it. Only 2 pieces of pure luck gave us the goals. We wont hold this unless something changes........and fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mak 4,459 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 10 minutes ago, Jason said: We have actually been decent going forward - be it in counter attacking situations or the few times we managed to work our way into the final third. Main issue we have had no control of the game whatsoever from a defensive point of view. Luiz is like a ghost out there and Fabregas as well as Bakayoko doing nothing to get hold of the midfield. 2 2 Kante does more for us in terms of fluidity and control of a game than Fabregas. Not just saying this because he isn't fit and absence etc., it's true. Fabregas is supposed to control the game when put in midfield, but 9/10 he doesn't do it because he can't. Couldn't even do it against Palace, the worst team in the league. His passing ability is overrated, often gives the ball away, 9/10 his long balls over the top only give possession back to the opposition, can't take a set-piece, can't tackle, leaves massive gaps in midfield, slow to get back and easily bypassed. I'm sorry, but I just do not know what he brings to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 minute ago, FabHazard said: I think we clearly miss Kante..Even with 3 man midfield they are cutting us through the middle...We are giving them too much space We miss Drinkwater. If we had him we could play our usual 3-4-3 with Drinkwater and Bakayoko. Pedro-Hazard and Morata up front. 3-4-3 also puts less pressure on our wingbacks to generate offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Funny how opinions go: after scoring that goal, and considering Luiz is a cb playing in the mid, he could very well just stroll around for the rest of the game for all I care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 minute ago, The Mak said: Kante does more for us in terms of fluidity and control of a game than Fabregas. Not just saying this because he isn't fit and absence etc., it's true. Fabregas is supposed to control the game when put in midfield, but 9/10 he doesn't do it because he can't. Couldn't even do it against Palace, the worst team in the league. His passing ability is overrated, often gives the ball away, 9/10 his long balls over the top only give possession back to the opposition, can't take a set-piece, leaves massive gaps in midfield, slow to get back and easily bypassed. I'm sorry, but I just do not know what he brings to the team. Do we actually even have a plan going forward? Every time we get the ball, we just look to lump it forward as quick as possible. No patient buildup play, not even trying to work the ball around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 We can only hope for a better 2nd half performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,928 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 This is fucking embarrassing! They're just effortlessly stroking it around and we just keep handing it straight back to them. Its like we aren't even bothered here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 and of course they are all over us again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,928 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 This is Mourinho-ball at its absolute worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 The referee has been fucking shit it has to be said. Every little challenge given as free kicks to Roma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 That is some dominance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachikethas 1,154 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 This is pailful to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledg 643 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Why did Morata even went for the ball? Fabregas was right behind him. Missed opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 33 minutes ago, -Kaplan- said: Why is everyone complaining about possession. We have never been known for having the ball. Because we’re at home and shouldn’t be playing this cowardly? We’re extremely lucky to be up still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 lol Luiz should calm a bit, not really a performance to be this cocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 3-4-3 suits us way better particularly at home. Hopefully we improve massively now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Conte is as good as done here. This side has given up on him. No way we are this bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Fantastic goal from Dzeko. And fully deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,928 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Literally just stood off Fazio and let him pick whatever pass he wanted. FUCKING EMBARRASISNG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 We're disastrous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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