Jase 43,479 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 minute ago, communicate said: I think with Kepa unlike alisson or de Gea or to some extend Courtois, you felt like he concede goals too many goals that can be saved. Maybe that is just me That I don't disagree at all. There were a few he should have saved last season. Just find it weird to pick Kepa out on this occasion if that Rakitic wasn't savable at all. communicate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomiswave 6,117 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Vesper said: at least we have brought back a tonne of actual football people Yeah lets hope it gets better on the filed and out of it. Cuz we have some way to catch the others. Look at Juve, they buy proper and dont hassle over 4m. Proper run that Club with ambition. Vesper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,219 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, Atomiswave said: Yeah lets hope it gets better on the filed and out of it. Cuz we have some way to catch the others. Look at Juve, they buy proper and dont hassle over 4m. Proper run that Club with ambition. Barca is going to rue the fact they let de Ligt go to Juve I am NOT impressed with their CB's atm Umtiti looks a shell of what he was in 2017-18 and the WC Pique is ageing and Lenglet, whilst he might start for us is not good enough at this exact point to carry the water for the other 2 at what is arguably the best club in the world (or expects to be) Jean-Claire Todibo may get there in 3, 4 years but the lad only just turned 19 half a year ago that is literally the only 4 CB's they have Atomiswave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,944 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Couldn't watch, how did Mason and Pulisic look? Have they shown enough in their brief appearences so far to convince you they can start against United? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Superblue 6,372 Posted July 23, 2019 Popular Post! Share Posted July 23, 2019 Lots of pleasing aspects to the first half performance. I think it should be noted that there are some positives to what Sarri worked on last season with this squad that Lampard is benefitting from, namely a much improved group of players that are comfortable on and retaining the ball and in particular calm and composed playing out from the back against the press. Added to that a more aggressive pressing around the pitch and more intent and directness with our passing from Lampard and there is some definite promise there. I thought Kovacic and Jorginho looked very good, Kovacic in particular who I think we will see a different player in a double pivot role next season (assuming Lampard plays this way). Both also seem to be looking to thread the ball forward quicker and more often which can only benefit us trying to create more chances this season. Mount looked bright again and watching him the last couple of games he's actually got a solid, low centre of gravity and doesn't seem to get bullied off the ball easily which was my concern with him this coming season. Pulisic too looked lively and has some serious pace and a very direct mentality which we can hopefully make the most of this season. Tammy took his goal well too which will give him confidence. He actually works much harder than I thought he did, and his link up play does seem to be improving and will hopefully come with both experience and confidence. Second half became disjointed as expected. I still think initially Giroud will be given the nod, his hold up play is superb and will allow players to play off him. Barkley was the other bright spot of the second half, like Kovacic the role he's playing more advanced suits him and with RLC out long term it will be good to have Mount and Barkley fighting for that central role and hopefully pushing each other on to perform and score goals. With regular game time and playing in that position, we need to be looking for 10-15 goals minimum from that position this season. Johnnyeye, Vesper, Bosnian Blue and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Pizy said: Couldn't watch, how did Mason and Pulisic look? Have they shown enough in their brief appearences so far to convince you they can start against United? I think both have shown that they can be trusted and counted upon this season. Vesper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroydonBlue 5 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I thought the match was brilliant. I am confident going into the new season! Atomiswave, Johnnyeye and Vesper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,219 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Chelsea fans impressed by Mateo Kovacic in Barcelona victory https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/club-news/chelsea-fans-impressed-by-mateo-kovacic-in-barcelona-victory/ Stats and Atomiswave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Just now, Pizy said: Couldn't watch, how did Mason and Pulisic look? Have they shown enough in their brief appearences so far to convince you they can start against United? Both looks good. Tactically and pressing wise I think mount is better than Barkley but Barkley is better on the ball. Puli looks good. Better than Willian, hard to tell. Barca played other busquet as rcb and he was quite bad Vesper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! MoroccanBlue 5,383 Posted July 23, 2019 Popular Post! Share Posted July 23, 2019 Like I said, if Kovacic is used properly, he will be well worth the money. Johnnyeye, Costa19, Stats and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicway 1,333 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 It was not a real football match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,219 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Just now, cosmicway said: It was not a real football match. I saw 22 players, a ball, a pitch, and two nets looked real to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,383 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 We beat Barca convincingly in 2016 season as well. Shouldn’t look too much into it however I don’t expect Lampard to suffer a Mourinho esq implosion Vesper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,077 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Tomo said: The only real negative is this side will be swapped for the scratch team at some point in the second half. The only question mark is Giroud or Tammy but beyond that this is the side we should see at Old Trafford assuming none of the injured lot return on time. I reckon that Mason vs Ross is also a debate. communicate and Vesper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 minute ago, OhForAGreavsie said: I reckon that Mason vs Ross is also a debate. I think it depend on the opponent. I can see playing mount against stronger opponent and Barkley against weaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,077 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: Barkley is killing it. Another beauty feed wasted. I really do like how Barkley gets it forward to his teammates for a strike. Agreed. More evidence today that the ten position is the one which suits him best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said: I reckon that Mason vs Ross is also a debate. My thinking on that subject is that it suits as it is at the minute. Mount starting for his pressing/off the ball actions while Barkley then comes on against tired legs to exploit the space as he's at his most effective when a game is stretched. Although that said it would be harsh not to give Ross chances to start after his performances, good headache to have either way and we're very lucky to have such after losing Ruben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,219 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Chelsea press conference live: Frank Lampard on Barcelona win, Abraham, Barkley & more https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/fixtures-results/live-chelsea-press-conference-lampard-16631862 14:06 On the matches in Japan We’ve had two difficult games in humidity. The tour has served its purpose. We need to be fit and ready for Manchester United, and the clock runs down pretty quickly at this stage. Now we just have to keep working. 14:04 On Willian being the number 10 There’s no confirmation on that decision. It will be taken in due course. Hopefully his return to training date will be early August. 14:03 On Tammy Abraham I won’t get carried away with anything about this performance. Tammy’s a goalscorer and he’s hungry for goals. Now it’s his time to prove it for Chelsea. To get his goal will put him in good stead. There’s competition. Mason’s had a great trip and he’s announced himself into the first team squad. 14:02 On the workload In terms of the workload, the players have to get used to it now. I’ve set the standard of how I want them to work 14:02 On the tour It’s been a good tour and it’s always good to come to Japan. Most importantly it is work and both games have been good exercises for us. What I’ve learnt about the players is that they are a good group. I’m very happy. Atomiswave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,077 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 58 minutes ago, communicate said: As shot stopper he still need a lot of work. His response is not quick enough. I hope, for the sake of my health, that Marcin fails to get games in Paris and that, if he does, he struggles. If it goes the opposite way; if he gets some games and does well, I'm going to remember how I felt when we spent £71m to deny the lad a chance. I can really do without that grief. communicate, Vesper and Johnnyeye 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomiswave 6,117 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 56 minutes ago, Vesper said: Barca is going to rue the fact they let de Ligt go to Juve I am NOT impressed with their CB's atm Umtiti looks a shell of what he was in 2017-18 and the WC Pique is ageing and Lenglet, whilst he might start for us is not good enough at this exact point to carry the water for the other 2 at what is arguably the best club in the world (or expects to be) Jean-Claire Todibo may get there in 3, 4 years but the lad only just turned 19 half a year ago that is literally the only 4 CB's they have Most likely will cost them here and there. Yeah they should have swooped for deligt when they went for dejong. I wonder if we would have gone for deligt if not for the ban.....probably not. Vesper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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