Vesper 30,250 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 was a defensive masterclass Blue Armour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues11 213 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Well I guess they were out of form because they looked awful. We literally looked like prime Barcelona the way we held the ball from them. Defense and effort were excellent. Can't hate on Alonso and AC tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Our FIRST away win in the Champions League knockout stage since beating Benfica (1-0) on March 27, 2012! FIRST win in 9 knockout stage away games (D4 L4). The performance wasn't really different from the others under Tuchel. Dominated the game, didn't create clear cut chances but won thanks to a moment of brilliance. Muzchap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kante 1,643 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: Christensen has been excellent all game. Have noticed the last few games it would appear he seems to be winning much more aerial duels, almost looks as if he has started jumping a split second earlier than usual to make himself favourite for these headers. Also he has read the game well and every tackle he’s won has been immaculate basically. Impressive when you consider Suarez is top scorer in Spain and has been virtually anonymous all game. Yeah, this is exactly why it was absolute insanity to play Zouma of all people in the CCB role against Soton. 2pts flushed down the toilet for that selection. As for the game, got to be happy but felt we should've push for the 3rd, as AM were there for the taking. A second away goal is worth 1.5 goals effectively so I would've risked it even if it meant a 1-1. As for the players, I felt all of them put a shift in. Jorgi really annoyed me with his final ball but he did keep it moving. Alonso again, was nowhere near as bad as some posters on here were trying to make out he was. AC actually gets my MotM and is now ahead of Rudi and Zouma. That said, still a lot to play for and this tie is far from over but it is always nice to get an away CL KO stage win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,164 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 To put a slightly negative spin on things and I don't like to do so, but something has to be done with Mendy and his first touch, it's woeful, his second touch is a tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,182 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Alonso with that foul throw at the end though.. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,250 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Vesper said: AC MOTM for me Giroud 2nd Alonso 3rd Rudiger 4th I switched Giroud to 2nd, I fucked up on first post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,250 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Just now, chelsea_4_eva said: Alonso with that foul throw at the end though.. LOL yes but he was huge in the air all game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whats happening 1,631 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 16 minutes ago, Vesper said: very little chance we would have won this game with Lamps formation and tactics nah i would just wait what @Muzchap has to say about this one. Muzchap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kante 1,643 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Special Juan said: To put a slightly negative spin on things and I don't like to do so, but something has to be done with Mendy and his first touch, it's woeful, his second touch is a tackle. I wouldn't worry, I am smelling a Donnarumma transfer this Summer. He has our fingerprints all over him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azul 1,615 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 What a performance!!!!! I have no words omg! Giroud will go down as a legend when he leaves this club mark my words!!! All hail Lord GIROUD! The fact that Ziyech, Pulisic and Havertz came on and looked very sharp and good is the icing on top of the cake. Muzchap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milka 3,394 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 What a football 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,250 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 minute ago, whats happening said: nah i would just wait what @Muzchap has to say about this one. I stand by what I said Tuchel is streets ahead of Lampard as a tactical manager, and understands the players positionally far better too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermonkey 38 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 We are good in the CL again 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,358 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 31 minutes ago, Stats said: Kante should have come on for Jorginho not Kovacic. Kante and Kovacic together never worked. When will people learn??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,250 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 every BT sport pundit picked Chels before the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,887 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, NikkiCFC said: Kante and Kovacic together never worked. When will people learn??? They are going to have to in the second leg. I would expect Atletico to be much better in it also so we need to keep going and improve in the final third. Edited February 23, 2021 by OneMoSalah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,151 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 minute ago, NikkiCFC said: Kante and Kovacic together never worked. When will people learn??? Well that will be the partnering in the second leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,250 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Supermonkey said: We are good in the CL again 😭 we need to close it out with two massive players (in terms of handling their press Jorginho is massive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Just now, OneMoSalah said: They are going to have to in the second leg. Would be good if Tuchel actually started playing those and Havertz more so they get used to each other. OneMoSalah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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