closed Sevilla 0-4 Chelsea

[NikkiCFC 8,323]

Just now, Hutcho said:

Didn't you also say that both teams to score was a banker today with this defence...

That was a surprise. 

[Hutcho 8,443]

We are unbeaten in 15

last loss was to the dippers

Just gotta keep the run going. Keep being hard to beat and we'll go far even if we get the occasional united/spurs game in there.

 

 

And happy birthday

[Vesper 30,181]

59 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

Happy Birthday Vesper.

thankies!

[Hutcho 8,443]

For me this team just feels like a squad which has bought in and is going for it. Like tammy came down and was super happy for oli even though it will definitely hurt his minutes in the short term. A together team is even harder to beat. Leeds will be a tough game but I don't see any reason we can't get at them defensively.

[NikkiCFC 8,323]

Give next penalty to Christensen when he is on the pitch. 

[The Skipper 20,609]

It's coming together for Frank, Jody and the rest at the moment. The idea is there now. We're looking great tactically. Far better than where we were a couple weeks ago. Players playing in the right position, dropped the 4-2-3-1 as the main tactic and voila - we look really strong - I'm delighted Frank is learning from his mistakes (this was my biggest worry).

The blueprint of the team is clear, players are enjoying themselves. We're creating at will and defending excellently. This month is going to be a crucial one - this month decides whether we challenge for trophies seriously this season, and so far so good. 

What can I say about Olivier Giroud. Best supersub in the world at the moment, an outstanding leader in the team, a great example for the young guys coming into the team now. His mentality, his professionalism and his ability... What a player, what a game from him. I seriously hope we can win at least one last trophy with this guy at the club. 

Glad to see Havertz is getting back to his match fitness, thought he also had a very good game today. Callum had a pretty strong showing on the right hand side as well, probably would've had a few goals if Pulisic played him in a couple times. 

Really exciting times. Hope we can finish December strong, because then we can say for the first time in a long time that we're actually hunting for trophies again. 

Lampard could achieve something special this season if he brings it all together and makes the right choices in difficult moments. The template and base of this squad is looking excellent, and now - it's up to him, Jody and the rest of the coaching staff, and the players. 

[Atomiswave 6,117]

Bloody good performance that was, they have never lost 4-0 at home if im not mistaken. Yeah the team has bought in to it all, there is hunger and passion, togetherness, besides talent those are very vital.

[Tomo 21,751]

43 minutes ago, The Skipper said:

It's coming together for Frank, Jody and the rest at the moment. The idea is there now. We're looking great tactically. Far better than where we were a couple weeks ago. Players playing in the right position, dropped the 4-2-3-1 as the main tactic and voila - we look really strong - I'm delighted Frank is learning from his mistakes (this was my biggest worry).

The blueprint of the team is clear, players are enjoying themselves. We're creating at will and defending excellently. This month is going to be a crucial one - this month decides whether we challenge for trophies seriously this season, and so far so good. 

What can I say about Olivier Giroud. Best supersub in the world at the moment, an outstanding leader in the team, a great example for the young guys coming into the team now. His mentality, his professionalism and his ability... What a player, what a game from him. I seriously hope we can win at least one last trophy with this guy at the club. 

Glad to see Havertz is getting back to his match fitness, thought he also had a very good game today. Callum had a pretty strong showing on the right hand side as well, probably would've had a few goals if Pulisic played him in a couple times. 

Really exciting times. Hope we can finish December strong, because then we can say for the first time in a long time that we're actually hunting for trophies again. 

Lampard could achieve something special this season if he brings it all together and makes the right choices in difficult moments. The template and base of this squad is looking excellent, and now - it's up to him, Jody and the rest of the coaching staff, and the players. 

The most exciting thing is we're combining it with the bigger picture, finally. Last thee titles we basically did a deal with the devil and had horrendous defenses of the trophy because we put everything into winning it at all costs (especially in 2015), if/when we win it again (my personal prediction is next year) i feel we could much better sustain our position this time.

[The Skipper 20,609]

47 minutes ago, Tomo said:

The most exciting thing is we're combining it with the bigger picture, finally. Last thee titles we basically did a deal with the devil and had horrendous defenses of the trophy because we put everything into winning it at all costs (especially in 2015), if/when we win it again (my personal prediction is next year) i feel we could much better sustain our position this time.

Yep. Feels like we're on the cusp of hitting the right long term formula. 

[Johnnyeye 7,509]

4 hours ago, Vesper said:

hell of a birthday prezzie!!

Happy Birthday Vesp, i wish you all the best 🎂🎁😊

[communicate 2,703]

So after whole summer of everyone saying our cb are relegation level, it turned out they are perfectly fine. 

[coolhead23 1,147]

Didnt watch the match, woke up in the morning ... checked the score and hohohohohohohohooooo ... It was the Giroud show!!! 4 goals ... Brilliant!!! One of the most underrated striker in club setup. 

What a start to the day ...  

[communicate 2,703]

Did Havertz and Ziyech play together? 

[Johnnyeye 7,509]

Amazing result and what a performance from Giroud, he is the ultimate professional, i'm absolutely delighted for him. We top the group and now we can rest players for the Krasnodar game. KTBFFH

[Jase 43,479]

9 hours ago, Tomo said:

Does the registration system for UCL allow us to play some of the young boys in the last game? I'm thinking Soonsup-Bell maybe.

We can, if we want to - https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/10/07/chelsea-s-champions-league-squad-named

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In addition there is List B, made up of players aged 21 or younger with two years’ training at the club. This list can be updated at any time up to midnight before a Champions League match.

But Lampard has constantly mentioned about the difficulty of bringing the academy players to train with the first team because of the COVID-19 protocols. So, not sure how viable is that option for this just one game. Henry Lawrence trained with the first team apparently pre-Sevilla though.

[Jase 43,479]

11 hours ago, BluesMadLad said:

Also am sure we are the 2nd English team to beat Sevilla at home 1st been man City 

Yup, you're right. Man City did it back in 2015. And we're the second English team to have beaten Sevilla at their own ground. 

[Fulham Broadway 17,315]

4 hours ago, communicate said:

everyone saying

Its only a few on one website....

[Fulham Broadway 17,315]

After watching them for over fifty years this is one of the strongest squads covering all departments that I have seen since 2004-5. If they keep the right mentality and confidence, could be a great season

[Tomo 21,751]

3 hours ago, Jason said:

We can, if we want to - https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/10/07/chelsea-s-champions-league-squad-named

But Lampard has constantly mentioned about the difficulty of bringing the academy players to train with the first team because of the COVID-19 protocols. So, not sure how viable is that option for this just one game. Henry Lawrence trained with the first team apparently pre-Sevilla though.

Should be doable, the Liverpool keeper who played vs Ajax played for the U23's a few days prior.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,075]

14 hours ago, Tomo said:

Does the registration system for UCL allow us to play some of the young boys in the last game? I'm thinking Soonsup-Bell maybe.

I'd say Lewis Bate should be first in the queue.