Chelsea 1-1 Nottm Forest

[Vesper 30,297]

13 hours ago, Reddish-Blue said:

Feel like the opposition know that he's not really up for a physical battle in midfield. 

They said the same (even more so) about (for instance) Pirlo, who took years to sort out his role/niche (he was a disaster at Inter early on, after leavibg Brescia for them on a big money move, before he went back to Brescia on loan and they finally figured out his regsita role, with led to his massive AC Milan and then Juve spells) and grow into the insane player he eventually became.

[Reddish-Blue 2,516]

10 hours ago, Vesper said:

They said the same (even more so) about (for instance) Pirlo, who took years to sort out his role/niche (he was a disaster at Inter early on, after leavibg Brescia for them on a big money move, before he went back to Brescia on loan and they finally figured out his regsita role, with led to his massive AC Milan and then Juve spells) and grow into the insane player he eventually became.

I don't think we have "years" to sort it out though.   When you spend 100+ million on a midfielder, you expect instant results on the pitch.  

[Vesper 30,297]

19 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said:

I don't think we have "years" to sort it out though.   When you spend 100+ million on a midfielder, you expect instant results on the pitch.  

I remain patient with him

[robsblubot 3,595]

Enzo had a good game. 2 key passes, and yes, I spotted them. They could've easily turned into assists--real ones not like Cole to Noni (it was all Noni for me).

In that regard he is indeed similar to Fabregas, and he's actually more balanced, as in a lot more physical than Fabregas was.

IMO folks here focus way too much on the CM pairing. He will likely improve as the team improves.

Edited October 9, 2024 by robsblubot