Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool

[manpe 10,861]

52 minutes ago, King Kante said:

The disrespect Gallagher gets bewilders me. For sure, not the greatest technical player, but a boy who wants to be here and gives 100%. Alex Ferguston made a career out of having players like that in all his title winning sides - see Wes Brown, John O'Shea, Darren Flecther etc for examples. 

That's the thing, Gallagher would be a perfect squad option to have, but never should he be an absolute starter in a CL aspiring team. I don't want him gone, good to have some Chels DNA in the squad, but come on, at the moment he can't be the best we can put out.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

On 05/08/2023 at 00:10, Gundalf said:

Im pretty sure this will be our lineup:

That midfield is a disaster and the wings are not exactly a menace either. Nkunku out already weakens our attacking potential significantly. losing Kante and Kovacic without replacement has completely gutted our midfield. 

 

[MoroccanBlue 5,378]

We really don't need to over complicate anything. Just instruct Colwill + Silva as well as the midfield to play direct balls to the attack. 

Liverpool's midfield and backline have been sub par. 

[blu35_army 551]

On 05/08/2023 at 05:10, Gundalf said:

Im pretty sure this will be our lineup:

Maatsen / Angelo over Sterling any day. a bit tired of sterling form since last season....

[lucio 5,418]

5 minutes ago, blu35_army said:

Maatsen / Angelo over Sterling any day. a bit tired of sterling form since last season....

Is madueke fit? I’d play him over sterling too 

[NikkiCFC 8,300]

Isn't Poch known for his flexibility? If Nkunku is out it makes sense to switch to 433. 

     Gallagher Caicedo Enzo 

 

 

[Duppy Conqueror 1,531]

4 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

Isn't Poch known for his flexibility? If Nkunku is out it makes sense to switch to 433. 

     Gallagher Caicedo Enzo 

 

 

Am thinking he'll do that too.gotta crowd midfield but easy to switch between the 2,aslong as the CAM isnt a lazy sit in the pocket type,he can be the point in a MF 3 too.

[ZAPHOD2319 4,803]

Take him now Saudi

 

 

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

23 hours ago, blu35_army said:

Maatsen / Angelo over Sterling any day. a bit tired of sterling form since last season....

Angelo will go to Straßburg next few days and Maatsen was only good as winger vs wrexham. Sterling is frustrating but when it counts he knows where the goal is. Would still give him the benefit of the doubt in this one

11 hours ago, Duppy Conqueror said:

Am thinking he'll do that too.gotta crowd midfield but easy to switch between the 2,aslong as the CAM isnt a lazy sit in the pocket type,he can be the point in a MF 3 too.

Defo need 3 man MF here. Hurts not to have Kova and Kante here or at least someone like zakaria with defensive presence and ball carrying ability. 

[MoroccanBlue 5,378]

19 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

Isn't Poch known for his flexibility? If Nkunku is out it makes sense to switch to 433. 

     Gallagher Caicedo Enzo 

 

 

Let's be real here, we can probably forget adding Caicedo to the team sheet. Given how they've acted all summer moving at a snails pace, I don't expect things to suddenly change. 

Will likely be a Gallagher/Enzo/Carney midfield. 

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

6 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Let's be real here, we can probably forget adding Caicedo to the team sheet. Given how they've acted all summer moving at a snails pace, I don't expect things to suddenly change. 

Will likely be a Gallagher/Enzo/Carney midfield. 

I don’t trust that midfield on either end tbh. Conor’s technical shortcoming will be found out esp vs a high intensity team like pool giving him 0 time on the ball and Chukwu has potential but is still super young and raw . 

[MoroccanBlue 5,378]

Just now, Magic Lamps said:

I don’t trust that midfield on either end tbh. Conor’s technical shortcoming will be found out esp vs a high intensity team like pool giving him 0 time on the ball and Chukwu has potential but is still super young and raw . 

I agree. Our only chance is to play a very direct game and forfeit possession. 

If we lose I can see Poch making some public statements about needing quality in midfield and the fact he's been vocal about it all summer. 

[Nero 1,870]

Fuck off

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

19 minutes ago, Nero said:

Fuck off

Isolated Medial collateral ligament tear is usually treated conservatively and can heal without lasting damage . If really just a partial 1st to 3rd degree tear without acl or miniscus damage it will only be 2 months max.
In case of surgery he might be out for the season tho. 

[NikkiCFC 8,300]

So good news is that we have international breaks in September and October plus easy schedule early on. If 2 months he may just miss first 8 rounds and be back after October int. break.