Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, FabHazard said: Kante is underrated in short passing..He is very good at that and also long diagonals...Kante does not need to stand out ..He just needs to do what he is doing...Jorginho can take over playmaking...Against better sides we will be under immense pressure and rapid counter attacks who will slice through our midfield without kante...Cesc will be a big liability as we have already seen he faded out in the second half..He just does not have legs anymore Short passing isn't all that is required in this system. Its one touch technique, ability to make forward runs and score goals, vision and continuity in moves. I have no doubt Kante can clean up mistakes and also initiate a counter but I don't think we'll need him in that role as much... For the record I think Cesc is a back up in this system, I don't see him in the XI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Really positive start for me. Pedro looked really comfortable in the system, Barkley when he was in Mid was extremely good. Jorginho was Jorginho. We all know the positives, there were some negatives however. Emerson looked better than Alonso while attacking but we looked WIDE open at the back, Perth just didnt have the players to hurt us. Jorginho/Fabregas together should never happen against real teams unless we have Kante on the field. We need better balance, I think Azpi/Rudiger/Kante will provide this. We have a serious scoring problem still, one that I think Sarri knows and its concerned with. Overall though it was a great Debut, I just wanted to balance some of the positives with a few negatives to keep it even. In regard to the Kante debate in the posts above mine, he is essential for us in this system in my opinion. Ball recovery is essential to the system, Kante is the best at that in the world. I don't feel the need to expand on that, Kante is incredibly important for us and I think he will be great for Sarri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Just now, eemanyooel said: Kante is miles ahead of him in everything.... Not to mention that Callejon isn't something special technically too. He is fast and durable, I'll give him that, but either Willian or Pedro are better technically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, El P. said: Lol, like that Allan guy is better than Kante in passing and ball control. Relax, every team in the world can afford one Kante in the team. That's not what Allan is asked to do. But I think you should watch him play a bit more he's a very good midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,250 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 30 minutes ago, Chelsea Legend 11 said: I don't remember hearing any shouts for Ghoulam. I really think Emerson will be fine, he has all the tools to function correctly in this system The Italian papers kept alternating fullbacks he wanted Elseid Hysaj one day, Ghoulam the next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Chelsea Legend 11 said: That's not what Allan is asked to do. But I think you should watch him play a bit more he's a very good midfielder. Midfielder is not asked to pass and control football? For everything you are describing, you need to have exactly those two qualities - passing and ball control. If you have those two, with right coach, you will play good one touch football. EDIT: I see now what you meant. He is box to box, you expect Kante to play like that. I think he is already doing it actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,250 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Chelsea Legend 11 said: That's not what Allan is asked to do. But I think you should watch him play a bit more he's a very good midfielder. Lets get De Laurentiis to swap Allan for Drinkwater!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 People are misjudging Kante. He is not "faster Makelele" - he is rather much better and skilful Ramires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Hey guys! Anyone got a link to watch/download this by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Can we discuss the actual game on this topic? Move the Kante debate to the Kante forum. Even though I think it is ridiculous that its even a debate, He has been an important player on every single team hes been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Pedro could be really valuable to this team, considering that Willian will most likely leave. I would keep him. Played good today, played under this system for around 10 years. Same goes for Cesc, he played good in first half. Those two could be great great subs. Hope Emerson get more chances, from the start if possible, Alonso was just not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, akgw13 said: Can we discuss the actual game on this topic? Move the Kante debate to the Kante forum. Even though I think it is ridiculous that its even a debate, He has been an important player on every single team hes been on. Of course! But you don't see that every team he's played for play similar styles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,973 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 minute ago, El P. said: Pedro could be really valuable to this team, considering that Willian will most likely leave. I would keep him. Played good today, played under this system for around 10 years. Same goes for Cesc, he played good in first half. Those two could be great great subs. Hope Emerson get more chances, from the start if possible, Alonso was just not good. Playing under Sarri will bring the best out of Pedro. Pedro is a player who thrives on quick one touch-two touch football. Definitely have to keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, DDA said: Playing under Sarri will bring the best out of Pedro. Pedro is a player who thrives on quick one touch-two touch football. Definitely have to keep him. Not to mention he is a terror at pressing. Constant movement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,977 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Agree with people about Pedro. Whereas Willian always slows down the ball and in typical Brazilian fashion tries lots of tricks, Pedro is much more direct and likes making runs in behind. He could thrive in a Sarri team. Not as a starter every match obviously, but these tactics should get the best out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork 1,794 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 hour ago, CHOULO19 said: Hey guys! Anyone got a link to watch/download this by any chance? Not sure if you found it, but here it is. https://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/2018/07/23/perth-glory-vs-chelsea-highlights-full-match/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,166 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I really like how Jorginho has come in and watching today how he is always pointing and telling players where to go next, like the manager on the field, knowing what he wants. After we scored Barkley was asking Jorginho about the shape of the three in the middle, it's like Jorginho has arrived and is not taking over but informing others of what he wants, I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman60 1,343 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Unionjack said: Never forget 1 Xmas my Mrs took the dog out for a walk and brought 4 home for Xmas dinner! Nice girls. Got them wasted. Was a really good day. Can I come and stay with you ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Anyone got a link to the full game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 2 hours ago, El P. said: Lol, like that Allan guy is better than Kante in passing and ball control. Relax, every team in the world can afford one Kante in the team. People still continue to doubt this 2x PL and World champion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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