closed Juventus 1-0 Chelsea

[ZAPHOD2319 3,903]

Juventus vs Chelsea
PRE/POST-MATCH DISCUSSION, LIVE CHAT AND ANALYSIS

2021-22 Champions League

Group H Matchday 2 of 6

29th September, Wednesday 2021
 Allianz Stadium
20:00 Kick Off (UK time)

 

[MoroccanBlue 5,211]

Mendy 

Christensen Silva Rudiger

Azpilicueta Jorginho Kante Chilwell

Havertz

Lukaku Werner

[NikkiCFC 7,603]

I think European games are more suited for Ziyech. 

[Mário César 819]

Dybala gets injured and probably will not play against us 

[Vesper 27,383]

5 hours ago, Mário César said:

Dybala gets injured and probably will not play against us 

just saw it on telly, looks a bad thigh injury

[Laylabelle 9,305]

Bounce back time!

[Blue Armour 4,168]

On 25/09/2021 at 10:08, MoroccanBlue said:

Mendy 

Christensen Silva Rudiger

Azpilicueta Jorginho Kante Chilwell

Havertz

Lukaku Werner

Agree with the lineup...but think Jorginho/Silva had some fitness concerns?

Might see Kovacic and/or Chalobah instead. Also wouldn't mind seeing Ziyech restored to the lineup.

[Mário César 819]

Morata is also injured

[Last Sicarius 610]

We should made some changes and see how other guys will do with better opponent but not in league game
Mendy
Cho-Azpi-Christensen-Rudi-Chilwell
Saul-Kovacic(RLC)
Havertz
Werner(Ziyech)-Lukaku

[OneMoSalah 8,616]

Juve are there for the taking this season. Really poor so far.

Obviously they still have good players and a good manager but we should be looking to beat them, even if we are the away team

[chelsea_4_eva 1,144]

Hopefully Saul gets some minutes in Europe, its not as fast pace as the domestic league.

[NikkiCFC 7,603]

Our games against Italian clubs are always great. Didn't play a lot lately. 

Since 2012 only Roma in Conte 2nd season. 

[MoroccanBlue 5,211]

25 minutes ago, chelsea_4_eva said:

Hopefully Saul gets some minutes in Europe, its not as fast pace as the domestic league.

Good shout. Could be the game to start him. 

[ZAPHOD2319 3,903]

I know Saul is a project, but after what RLC showed for 15 minutes....I would be investing in his return.

[MoroccanBlue 5,211]

Just now, ZAPHOD2319 said:

I know Saul is a project, but after what RLC showed for 15 minutes....I would be investing in his return.

From what you've seen from RLC so far, what did he provide that Kovacic or Kante couldn't?

[ZAPHOD2319 3,903]

Just now, MoroccanBlue said:

From what you've seen from RLC so far, what did he provide that Kovacic or Kante couldn't?

I am not talking about replacing our three midfielders, but he has looked better than Saul in that 4th spot to give our midfielders a rest. He was not bullied off the ball and made good decisions. The speed of the Man City game did not cause him to panic. I like what I seen from him in a game that we looked bad.

[MoroccanBlue 5,211]

Just now, ZAPHOD2319 said:

I am not talking about replacing our three midfielders, but he has looked better than Saul in that 4th spot to give our midfielders a rest. He was not bullied off the ball and made good decisions. The speed of the Man City game did not cause him to panic. I like what I seen from him in a game that we looked bad.

With all our midfielders on form, Saul is arguably the most complete. It's going to be a long season and we need him to get up to speed considering what he offers on and off the ball. 

Ruben is Ruben. He is physical, can dribble in transition, that's it. 

[ZAPHOD2319 3,903]

It is looking like James' ankle injury might keep him out.