Chelsea 0-2 Man City

[ZAPHOD2319 4,823]

Anthony Taylor

[Pizy 18,992]

Enzo, as I said before kickoff, is simply NOT an advanced attacking midfielder. He’s a Fabregas like deep sitter. A Busquets. A Xavi.

Why we continue to think he’s some sort of #10 when he never looks good there is puzzling.

[We Hate Scouse 10,332]

Overall I think it's been positive, good, progressive football. A few mistakes, but nothing major. We're just crying out for a proper striker. 

[Blue Armour 4,461]

Plenty of bright spots following the City goal.

Lavia, Palmer., Gusto, Caicedo, Cucurella & Nkunku were solid.

Can't complain at all. Especially against the Premier league's top side

[YorkshireBlue 3,298]

Just now, Pizy said:

Enzo, as I said before kickoff, is simply NOT an advanced attacking midfielder. He’s a Fabregas like deep sitter. A Busquets. A Xavi.

Why we continue to think he’s some sort of #10 when he never looks good there is puzzling.

Because if he can't play there he's basically useless for this team

[TheHulk 2,509]

Move Nkunku up top and sub Jackson for Neto.

[Vesper 30,291]

thsi is NOT the same Nkunku when he was smashing in 30 plus goals 

he seems physically recovered but he was ALWAYS a ferocious attacker of the ball, always ready to drive towards the goal

now he looks too hesitant and unsure

it is really strange

[TheHulk 2,509]

1 minute ago, YorkshireBlue said:

Because if he can't play there he's basically useless for this team

Nonsense, he should be playing deeper.

[Vytis33 1,287]

Pretty even first half despite the score.  Lavia looks up for it so far.  This system needs to figure out a way to get Cole more involved

[Mhsc 1,109]

Promising signs, I trust Maresca to know what to do to make us play better in the second half. Thought Enzo was poor and I don't think it had anything to do with the position he was playing - simply failed at the basics of football all half. No first touch, no composure.

[IMissEden 21]

2 minutes ago, Vesper said:

thsi is NOT the same Nkunku when he was smashing in 30 plus goals 

he seems physically recovered but he was ALWAYS a ferocious attacker of the ball, always ready to drive towards the goal

now he looks too hesitant and unsure

it is really strange

The majority of players I’d expect to fail to maintain their level with the club being so dramatic, immature and stupid. Players are in tune. It’s not a fun time to play for cfc whatsoever. 

[zinctek 470]

Just now, Mhsc said:

Promising signs, I trust Maresca to know what to do to make us play better in the second half. Thought Enzo was poor and I don't think it had anything to do with the position he was playing - simply failed at the basics of football all half. No first touch, no composure.

another lukaku - NO first touch what so ever.

[Blue Armour 4,461]

2 minutes ago, Vesper said:

thsi is NOT the same Nkunku when he was smashing in 30 plus goals 

he seems physically recovered but he was ALWAYS a ferocious attacker of the ball, always ready to drive towards the goal

now he looks too hesitant and unsure

it is really strange

Hopefully he recovers that ruthless streak when we play some of the weaker sides.

At least he was well involved in the play towards the end of the 1st half

[robsblubot 3,595]

2 minutes ago, YorkshireBlue said:

Because if he can't play there he's basically useless for this team

Is he tho? Caícedo does not have to always play; he can be taken off or moved into a more defensive position.

hard to do that against a team like city, but I can certainly see this being done against weaker opposition (most other teams at home) or when chasing a goal.

yoi don’t always need a pure destructor like caicedo on the pitch.

[Pizy 18,992]

3 minutes ago, YorkshireBlue said:

Because if he can't play there he's basically useless for this team

Disagree completely. When he’s deeper and acting as the fulcrum linking the attack and defense he plays those brilliant passes. That’s his specialty. We need him deeper where he can have time in the ball and have all the play in front of him.

This continued experiment where he’s often the highest player in the attack is silly and making people think he’s shit. He’s not. He’s being used terribly.

Him playing as the #10 where he’s got two CB right behind him and the midfield right in front of him contesting the space he clearly struggles.

[Blue Armour 4,461]

1 minute ago, Mhsc said:

Promising signs, I trust Maresca to know what to do to make us play better in the second half. Thought Enzo was poor and I don't think it had anything to do with the position he was playing - simply failed at the basics of football all half. No first touch, no composure.

Yeah, pleased with Lavia & Caicedo.

Enzo below par. Could be just his position, like you said.

Wouldn't mind moving Palmer to central attacking in the 2nd half and bringing on another wide attacker for Enzo.

[The Rising Sun 711]

We look good. Players started with a little less balls. Then started growing a pair halfway through first half.

I expect second half to be more attacking as our players will be more.up.for.it 

 

No fear.

Edited August 18, 2024 by The Rising Sun

[Nero 1,877]

FUCK TAYLOR.

FUCK THIS CUNT.

FUCK YOUUUUUUUUUUUU

[robsblubot 3,595]

3 minutes ago, Mhsc said:

Promising signs, I trust Maresca to know what to do to make us play better in the second half. Thought Enzo was poor and I don't think it had anything to do with the position he was playing - simply failed at the basics of football all half. No first touch, no composure.

The position where Enzo plays IS the most difficult position to play because it’s in contested areas of the pitch. It’s much easier to have a touch and pass much deeper with a lot more time on the ball.

[OneMoSalah 8,888]

8 minutes ago, TheHulk said:

Nonsense, he should be playing deeper.

Perhaps but at same time he lacks that positional sense to play as a 6 though. He is not a 10 though absolutely not. If Lavia is going to stay fit and do as he’s done all pre-season and today, he won’t be missing out.

Also his athleticism is an issue, the amount of times he lost runners due to this under Potter, Lampard and Poch was unreal.

Edited August 18, 2024 by OneMoSalah