Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle

[zinctek 403]

second half has been poor 

[Pizy 17,861]

So many changes for both sides has made the game very choppy and poor. Not sure either will learn much from this. This is just a good fitness session now.

[Artandur 938]

Poch is wasting everybody's time with this current lineup

[Gundalf 728]

Chilwell as shit as Cucu

[zinctek 403]

its 3am here, its making me fall asleep this second half

[NikkiCFC 7,602]

They are top4 team that made just 2 changes in a game. They are together way longer, they are supposed to look better. 

[Superblue 6,331]

Don't think it was Enzo's best game, but since he's come off you can see the stark difference in control and composure in our midfield. 

[NikkiCFC 7,602]

Just now, Superblue said:

Don't think it was Enzo's best game, but since he's come off you can see the stark difference in control and composure in our midfield. 

We need to get Caicedo and pair him with Enzo as soon as possible.

[Vesper 27,379]

Gallagher ad Sterling are shit

so sick of them destroying attacks

[Pizy 17,861]

Sterling has been the only genuinely terrible performer so far in preseason. Very concerning.

Andrey Santos looks very nice on the ball here, though.

[Superblue 6,331]

Just now, NikkiCFC said:

We need to get Caicedo and pair him with Enzo as soon as possible.

Yep. Playing Enzo as the 'defensive' option in midfield isn't ideal for either Chelsea or him. 

I do like Santos. He's got an engine on him, puts his foot in and keeps things simple but he is still raw in patches. I think it'll be the right decision to keep him here this season as I think he'll get a reasonable amount of game time through the season. 

We haven't really seen the two play together yet as a pair and if this Caicedo deal drags on, I think Poch needs to give them some gametime together this pre season as based on the current players we have, I think that's the best midfield pairing currently.

We do really need to try and push to get this Caicedo deal wrapped up though. He would make a huge difference next to Enzo for our midfield next season if we can secure him.

[zinctek 403]

made a point tonight to watch sterling properly instead of just moaning about him - NOTHING has changed. he is poor, city 100% carried him

[Clockwork 1,768]

Humphreys has looked very good; Cobham keeps producing CBs that are composed on the ball.

[zinctek 403]

wow what a save!!

[NikkiCFC 7,602]

Pope saved them.

[Vesper 27,379]

fucking Pope

[zinctek 403]

game over i think. time for 3 hours sleep before work :( 

[Superblue 6,331]

Pope has made some good saves in this second half. Saves that I wouldn't be confident Kepa would make.