closed Chelsea 0-0 Man United

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, NikkiCFC said:

It is because of quality and we have big squad. Werner, Havertz and Pulisic were on the bench.

But it doesn't make much sense to have Emerson AND Alonso on the bench? 

[milka 3,394]

Rudiger, Christensen and Azpilicueta  have been amazing recently . I thought we would struggle defensively after Thiago Silva`s injury.

Edited February 28, 2021 by milka

[MoroccanBlue 5,385]

17 minutes ago, Atomiswave said:

Yeah I kinda get that but we must be patient, nothing will come to you in an instant all at the same time

Right, but it doesn’t leave much hope when Tuchel comes out saying he doesn’t like getting involved or being strict in our play in the final third as he is with the first 2/3 of the pitch. Clear as day these players need a massive guidance in decision making on the attacking end. It’s embarrassing. 

[OneMoSalah 8,887]

24 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

Chilwell was alright i thought. Imagine how alonso would have been wrecked today. 

Wouldnt say he did anything of note to cement his role in the team. People have been clambering for him to play under TT because of a dislike for Alonso (who ultimately has performed when played) but Ben really didn’t look much better than he did when he was in that poor run in the team under Frank last year. So I can see him dropping out. 

24 minutes ago, Jason said:

You want Alonso vs Salah and TAA? 🤣

Its based on the performance, you telling me that Chilwell played better than Alonso has in the run he has had under Tuchel? Or even looked much better than he did in that spell in the team under Frank today? If it wasnt Alonso you’d likely be agreeing - I didnt see anything that showed me today that he should be starting next week or that he really wanted to impress the manager. Or are you going to claim TT has a blindspot for Alonso if he starts him like you did when we said about him starting v Atletico 😂? 
 

Also another point unrelated, felt the back 3 were great and we really missed Jorginho. Kante did well to stop some counters and in some moments he did his thing getting the ball back but you could see he gave away some really easy balls in midfield. Particularly first half. 

Edited February 28, 2021 by OneMoSalah

[King Kante 1,643]

A bit frustrating as we created the three pretty good chances but didn't take them - Giroud header, Ziyech shot, James ball in before the break away but didn't have anyone to finish them. A draw is not the worst result but this game was in a nutshell why we aren't a top team i.e. need to play 3atb to have any consistent shape and no strikers or AM's that are clinical enough to finish off chances. 

Player that I was most annoyed with today was Chilwell. All I have heard since Alonso has come back is how out of order it is that Chilwell has been dropped for the 'cockroach', 'Alonslow', 'the snail paced LWB' etc. Well today was his opportunity to shine and he pretty much did nothing other than be fast enough to cover. That boy should've been bombing forward, yet with the exception for one time (and even then he was forced into it) he always cut back onto his right and played a safe ball. He probably will play against the Dippers but I wouldn't be surprised to see him dropped again after that and only used against quick counter attacking sides. 

As for MotM, AC gets that which makes it two in a row for him. Good to see him playing well. 

[NikkiCFC 8,358]

5 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Right, but it doesn’t leave much hope when Tuchel comes out saying he doesn’t like getting involved or being strict in our play in the final third as he is with the first 2/3 of the pitch. Clear as day these players need a massive guidance in decision making on the attacking end. It’s embarrassing. 

So after defensive coach we now need offensive 😂

[Strike 7,516]

Joe Cole is a really good football pundit

[Beigl 1,387]

Bruno on his day is a good player, but his on-field antics are cringeworthy. Never won anything of note, but pretends to be some sort of big leader that led his teams to multiple trophies. Constantly winding other people up, shouting at the referee or managers, but gets away with it every time. 

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

As a singular result draw is ok. But on the back of a draw at southampton and before heading up to anfield it is quite daunting. 
our defenders look like the real deal under Tuchel. Rüdiger and AC look rejuvenated. But our attackers bar Mount look even worse than before. We create very few chances and are not exactly clinical at converting them. It is a recipe for stagnation. Coming from disaster to stagnation is a progress but not a very satisfying one. 

[Atomiswave 6,118]

16 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Right, but it doesn’t leave much hope when Tuchel comes out saying he doesn’t like getting involved or being strict in our play in the final third as he is with the first 2/3 of the pitch. Clear as day these players need a massive guidance in decision making on the attacking end. It’s embarrassing. 

Not being strict does not mean he gives no fucks about it though, yes we must be better in attack but im sure it will come.

[Milan 17,959]

23 minutes ago, Jason said:

But it doesn't make much sense to have Emerson AND Alonso on the bench? 

This is just wrong, having 3 LBs at the club. SELL FFS

[DDA 9,973]

Cannot stand Solskjaer. Smug faced twat. Doesnt like the truth being spoken about Penchester United. The only way they can win difficult games.

[Jase 43,479]

10 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said:

Its based on the performance, you telling me that Chilwell played better than Alonso has in the run he has had under Tuchel? Or even looked much better than he did in that spell in the team under Frank today? If it wasnt Alonso you’d likely be agreeing - I didnt see anything that showed me today that he should be starting next week or that he really wanted to impress the manager. Or are you going to claim TT has a blindspot for Alonso if he starts him like you did when we said about him starting v Atletico 😂? 

We can argue till the cows come home on this but I really don't see what Alonso does that is so WOW that he should be the undisputed starter. 

Let's not make as if I have anything against Alonso the person/player. If he had any pace, mobility, agility in him, I wouldn't be sitting here and arguing so much about this. We are the only top side around obsessed with such a slow FB/WB to begin with and would you have complained much at all had we sold Alonso in the summer or in January? 

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[Laylabelle 9,536]

Charlotte Duncker
@CharDuncker
Luke Shaw to Sky on the penalty decision. "The ref even said to H, I heard him say: ‘If I say it’s a pen it’s going to cause a lot of talk about it after.’ So, I don’t know what happened there." #CHEMUN

what a scandal...blahhh 

Edited February 28, 2021 by Laylabelle

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

ManUre blaming the ref when they have been awarded 35pens in 18months. disgusting

[xPetrCechx 13,578]

Shame we didn't beat them... 😑

[Jase 43,479]

Last 7 league results against United...

L 1-2

D 2-2

D 1-1

L 0-4

L 0-2

D 0-0

D 0-0

No win since that Morata header in November 2017!

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12 minutes ago, Laylabelle said:

Charlotte Duncker
@CharDuncker
Luke Shaw to Sky on the penalty decision. "The ref even said to H, I heard him say: ‘If I say it’s a pen it’s going to cause a lot of talk about it after.’ So, I don’t know what happened there." #CHEMUN

what a scandal...blahhh 

Hopefully a ban for this dumb cunt.

Edited February 28, 2021 by R2D2

[OneMoSalah 8,887]

14 minutes ago, Jason said:

We can argue till the cows come home on this but I really don't see what Alonso does that is so WOW that he should be the undisputed starter. 

Let's not make as if I have anything against Alonso the person/player. If he had any pace, mobility, agility in him, I wouldn't be sitting here and arguing so much about this. We are the only top side around obsessed with such a slow FB/WB to begin with and would you have complained much at all had we sold Alonso in the summer or in January? 

You can keep saying about are we the only top side around with a slow FB/WB and whatever else but thats not the point here??? I am not saying Alonso is Roberto Carlos or whoever.

What my whole point is based on, is performances, which you seem to neglect every time you pipe up about Alonso. Alonso in the games he played has done better than Chilwell did in that poor spell with Frank when he played every week and in the games he has had with Tuchel. That is clear to see. That is why he has started more often and thats why I think based on what Chilwell did today,  why Marcos will start the next games. 

Chilwell may be more agile, quicker, take men on etc but if he doesn’t do it in a game how can you justify playing him over someone who’s performing better? I mean the whole Chilwell taking people on thing, how many times today did he just come back inside and pass it sideways/backwards? Thats always a point people make oh he’s better at taking people on, he played 90 minutes today I can’t remember him doing it. He didn’t impress me or look like he is someone who is trying to force themselves into the starting 11.

Alonso is clearly Tuchel’s first choice based on selections under him so far and as long as he keeps performing as he has and Chilwell keeps playing how he has, it wont change anytime soon. Thats not to say Alonso is the best fullback thats lived or whatever but it says more about Chilwell and his performances than anything else.