closed Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea

[Jase 43,479]

48 minutes ago, DDA said:

It did improve and I'm sure it was the collapse of our free flowing attacking prowess that was a result of Frank tightening things up at the back. We were frightening when going forward under Frank at first but he couldn't find the balance of defence and attack... hopefully Tuchel will... so far he hasn't but last night showed early signs off there being a real balance. Lots of room for improvement though.

Did Lampard really tighten things in defence? He only did it for Sevilla and United after the Southampton debacle. 

The biggest difference between Lampard and Tuchel has been the tactical acumen the latter has brought to the team (the lack of tactical acumen was arguably the biggest problem with Lampard). We looked okay under Lampard until we started playing a bunch of top half teams in December. We just looked tactically clueless in pretty much every game and all the flaws with our team shape on and off the ball etc were horribly exposed. Tuchel came in, chose a formation and has given us a tactical organization, a solid foundation not seen since the days of Conte. We now know when/where/how to attack, to defend, to press and counter press, individually and collectively. Obviously, there's still room for improvement but at the very least, we don't look like headless chickens any more the minute we come up against a half decent side and the record so far speaks for itself - we've won 2 of the 3 games against the current top half teams under Tuchel compared to just 1 win out of 9 under Lampard this season. 

[Atomiswave 6,117]

Spot fucking on, they have ruined the game.

[Jase 43,479]

4 minutes ago, Atomiswave said:

Spot fucking on, they have ruined the game.

The officials really had a fucking tragic night with the handball/offside rule. There was also the stupid goal ruled out for Fulham against Spurs. 

By disallowing Werner's goal last night, the officials are indirectly saying players can score with their hands. But then, you have the Fulham goal ruled out for handball and it wasn't on purpose at all!

[Special Juan 28,107]

What a win that was, and I would go as far to say one of the best performances from us I have seen in years.

[Strike 7,475]

Two minute silence for those who thought Alonso will be a regular under Tuchel.

[Nero 1,869]

 

[NikkiCFC 8,287]

19 minutes ago, Patrick Bamford said:

 

@Magic Lamps and I mentioned this during the game. Easy chance for through ball to Werner but he passes on sideway to Chilwell. 

This is why he has zero through balls this season and zero open play assists in the league. Definitely something he has to improve massively in his game.

But he scored winner hard to be harsh on him now! 😄

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, NikkiCFC said:

@Magic Lamps and I mentioned this during the game. Easy chance for through ball to Werner but he passes on sideway to Chilwell. 

This is why he has zero through balls this season and zero open play assists in the league. Definitely something he has to improve massively in his game.

But he scored winner hard to be harsh on him now! 😄

How long before you turn on him again?

[NikkiCFC 8,287]

4 minutes ago, Jason said:

How long before you turn on him again?

3 or 4 games without doing anything in the final 3rd that leads to goal. So in 2 weeks? 😆

[NikkiCFC 8,287]

Owen saying that Mane dont win (dive) penalties anymore because he does not want Salah to score them 😂

[Fernando 6,585]

Surprised at the result and the way we played. 

It was a good away game, like a European night away game. 

Well done to TT, keep up the good job. 

[Milan 17,955]

29 minutes ago, Fernando said:

It was a good away game, like a European night away game. 

This actually gives me at least some confidence for the Champions League and FA Cup. In those one off / knock out games.

[Stats 7,140]

53 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

Owen saying that Mane dont win (dive) penalties anymore because he does not want Salah to score them 😂

I been saying the exact same thing for time. The same thing happened against Sheffield United too. Mane deliberately stayed on his feet which was odd and a penalty was not given. Sometimes having two players trying to outscore each other can work against you. There have been several occasions where both have avoided passing to each other and gone for personal glory.

[Atomiswave 6,117]

5 hours ago, Jason said:

The officials really had a fucking tragic night with the handball/offside rule. There was also the stupid goal ruled out for Fulham against Spurs. 

By disallowing Werner's goal last night, the officials are indirectly saying players can score with their hands. But then, you have the Fulham goal ruled out for handball and it wasn't on purpose at all!

Its BS Jason, the attacker gets zero benifit and yet people have the nerve to say we want goals....

1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said:

Owen saying that Mane dont win (dive) penalties anymore because he does not want Salah to score them 😂

Michael fucking Owen......garbage ass pundit

28 minutes ago, Stats said:

I been saying the exact same thing for time. The same thing happened against Sheffield United too. Mane deliberately stayed on his feet which was odd and a penalty was not given. Sometimes having two players trying to outscore each other can work against you. There have been several occasions where both have avoided passing to each other and gone for personal glory.

If I was the manager I would not stand for it

[King Kante 1,643]

2 hours ago, Strike said:

Two minute silence for those who thought Alonso will be a regular under Tuchel.

Sorry to burst your bubble but Alonso will be back as soon as we do not play against a team with no quick forward players or a team that we should dominate possession. In my opinion, that probably means he'll be back Monday.