closed Chelsea 2-1 Everton

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3 hours ago, El P. said:

Well, I don't expect from this youngsters to perform good every game. In some games opposition will be just too tough, in some games Willian, Cahill and co. will ruin all that is good. But that won't happen in every game, those young boys will get their chances every now and then and it's totally up to them to show their qualities in some of those games, games where some things actually goes our way.

I thought it was a good day for Ethan, but our squad and formation didn't give him much chance to do anything.

[bluephoenix 1,131]

How did MUsonda and ampadu play in this game. I know that Musonda had huge part in the first goal because it was his assist that Rudiger his goal but still I would like to know what you make of those 2 lads for those who actually saw the game.

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47 minutes ago, bluephoenix said:

How did MUsonda and ampadu play in this game. I know that Musonda had huge part in the first goal because it was his assist that Rudiger his goal but still I would like to know what you make of those 2 lads for those who actually saw the game.

Musonda wasn't very good. Lost the ball far too often.

Ampadu looks confident with his passing, but as expected was pretty hit and miss. Didn't look too out of place which I guess is good considering our midfield was out numbered.

[Reddish-Blue 2,505]

3 hours ago, bluephoenix said:

How did MUsonda and ampadu play in this game. I know that Musonda had huge part in the first goal because it was his assist that Rudiger his goal but still I would like to know what you make of those 2 lads for those who actually saw the game.

Musonda tried to do too much, lost the ball quite a bit.   You can see the flashes of brilliance, he needs regular game time to build rhythm, to improve his decision-making, to improve his approach to the game.   He's not going to displace Willian or Pedro anytime soon...and playing 1 cup match with the odd 15 minute appearance isn't going to help his development. 

Ampadu did as well as you would expect from a 17-year old.  The one thing separating him from other youngsters is the composure in midfield.  He doesn't look scared or intimated to be playing against men. 

[manpe 10,861]

10 hours ago, bluephoenix said:

How did MUsonda and ampadu play in this game. I know that Musonda had huge part in the first goal because it was his assist that Rudiger his goal but still I would like to know what you make of those 2 lads for those who actually saw the game.

I really liked the look of Ampadu. I don't recall him making any big mistakes unlike some senior players. He put himself about physically for the team, was surprisingly calm and composed for a 17yo. He even had the balls to point and show others where to pass. Played full 90 minutes in a heated and tight cup game, which I bet isn't easy for someone so young with so little experience, the pressure must be immense to not be the one to fuck up.

Musonda I don't remember doing anything other than the cross to Rüdiger.

[Yeboii 1,844]

3 hours ago, manpe said:

He even had the balls to point and show others where to pass

He did that a lot. Used his hands more than his feet in this game!
He also was scolding players like Bats for not pressuring enough on occasion. Fun to see.

[manpe 10,861]

11 minutes ago, Yeboii said:

He did that a lot. Used his hands more than his feet in this game!
He also was scolding players like Bats for not pressuring enough on occasion. Fun to see.

Great to see such enthusiasm tbh.

[Tomo 21,751]

1 hour ago, Yeboii said:

He did that a lot. Used his hands more than his feet in this game!
He also was scolding players like Bats for not pressuring enough on occasion. Fun to see.

 

57 minutes ago, manpe said:

Great to see such enthusiasm tbh.

Reminds me of the story Terry told when he was captain in a reserve match as a kid and he gave Zola a dressing down, one of the other youngsters looked at him in disbelief and told him he couldn't do that and JT turned around and said "why not?"