Pizy 18,918 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Not gonna lie, it’s super anticlimactic seeing us line up with such an undercooked XI on day 1 of a new season. So many of our best players not starting and zero new faces to freshen things up. Think this could be a tedious one with this lineup. bigbluewillie and DH1988 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,382 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Smart. Palace during preseason hadn’t dealt with pressure at all, and their fans were worried about their back line coping against our attacking press. Just hope they have their shooting boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azul 1,615 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Too defensive. We're playing against Palace not Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,918 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 So I guess Koundé is off the table and we’re going with Chalobah instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whats happening 1,615 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 whats happening with chilwell, why is he not playing instead of alonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,382 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Azul said: Too defensive. We're playing against Palace not Man City. To balance our attacking press I’d imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) Surprised to see Havertz on the bench and Mount start. On another note, pleased to see Chalobah retains his place. Edited August 14, 2021 by LAM09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toli 977 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Anybody got a good stream? thx in advance boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,382 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pizy said: So I guess Koundé is off the table and we’re going with Chalobah instead? All depends on what happens with Zouma maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azul 1,615 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said: To balance our attacking press I’d imagine. Azpi offers nothing in attack though. If Palace decide to park the bus then we'll look clueless in my opinion. Alonso is finished as a Chelsea player and I have no idea why he keeps starting as well. I'd easily pick Emerson or Chilwell over him. Edited August 14, 2021 by Azul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,382 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Azul said: Azpi offers nothing in attack though. If Palace decide to park the bus then we'll look clueless in my opinion. Alonso is finished as a Chelsea player and I have no idea why he keeps starting as well. I'd easily pick Emerson or Chilwell over him. I think our front three and midfield will press hard. Dave to provide defensive balance. My take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 this weird lineup gives me 2019 vibes probably Chilwell and James still have a fitness backlog from not playing in euros and then having vacation as much as I dislike Alonso, he looked fresh and fit as fuck in the super cup OneMoSalah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero 1,875 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Pizy said: So many of our best players not starting and zero new faces to freshen things up. Like last season 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegenTerry 273 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Good luck for a young lad Trevoh. This is his test for upcoming season. 2:0 Chelsea It would be great if Werner starts new season with goal or two, for his confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,348 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Toli said: Anybody got a good stream? thx in advance boys @Vesper always comes through with the streams, patience. bigbluewillie and Toli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azul 1,615 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, MoroccanBlue said: I think our front three and midfield will press hard. Dave to provide defensive balance. My take. I'd like to see a more attacking approach against teams like this in the future. We should be putting them to the sword instead of scraping a 1-0 win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,918 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Season hasn’t even started and already Kante has to be managed carefully. 😔 Was in amazing form in preseason as well. DH1988 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azul 1,615 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pizy said: Season hasn’t even started and already Kante has to be managed carefully. 😔 Was in amazing form in preseason as well. RLC has covid as well, we desperately need a midfielder. Our depth in that position is not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,324 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Azul said: Azpi offers nothing in attack though. If Palace decide to park the bus then we'll look clueless in my opinion. Alonso is finished as a Chelsea player and I have no idea why he keeps starting as well. I'd easily pick Emerson or Chilwell over him. You want more attacking lineup but want Chilwell for Alonso? Lol Plus Alonso was voted motm against Villarreal on other Chelsea forum. And can't believe people think there's a chance of James, Chilwell starting after zero minutes played last couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,187 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2021-22 English Premier League Chelsea Crystal Palace http://www.sportnews.to/sports/2021/premier-league-Chelsea-vs-crystal-palace-s1/ https://www.totalsportek.com/page-3/ Valdo, Tomo, DH1988 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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