Chelsea Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2019/2020

peteeeed

https://twitter.com/ChelsTransfer/status/954239966644613120

GavRedKing

peteeeed wrote: »

on who has the final say on transfers at #CFC: "I was very clear in the past to tell you the club sometimes ask my opinion about our transfer market. Our situation and the way we can improve. At the same time, the final decision is for the club"

"The club has to spend money and it is right that they spend money in the way that they prefer."

on trust in transfer business at CFC: "Confident is a big word, we have to wait. I gave my opinion to my club but the final decision is for the club. I have to wait and see what happens during this transfer market. I am very calm under this aspect."

A lot of noise there from Tony.

We know how the club operates but its clear to say that Tony isnt happy with the process.

I wonder how many players came in over his head, I reckon at least 4 since hes been at Chelsea.

GavRedKing

I'd love to see Barkley start tomorrow but its very unlikely.

If he is used from the bench I hope hes given a good solid 20mins.

With Pedro out, Musonda might get PL minutes too.

When we played them at the Bridge on St. Stephens Day, we didnt get going until the second half but it was comfortable enough game.

Crann na Beatha

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GavRedKing

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Do you like Charlie Austin?

He could be an alternative to Dzeko.

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Tubbs4

Only tall strikers we are looking for. It's a pity as Robbie Keane be a good get.
Bit depressing hearing the names of the strikers linked with. Only seem to be a stop gap but still not good.

Carpentry

Took me a week to figure out there is no post in Chelsea thread, because there is a new one.

I deserve a proper slap.

Makes me sick that we are still looking for very thin looking temporary solutions.

Current champions looking for benchwarmers instead of proper strikers.

Whoever is making those decisions - GET A FCUKING GRIP !

Cmon CHELSEA !

peteeeed

https://twitter.com/chelseafc/status/954677397399461888

RichT

On now SKY ONE

Chelsea v Man Utd October 1999 Staring Denis 'Pinchy' Wise

LightningBlue

Good start. The suspensions and injuries seem to have forced us back to 3-4-3 which is no harm.

LightningBlue

We've exploded out the blocks today. 2-0 Willian.

Great link-up play by Hazard and Batshuayi in the build up. Brighton all over the shop.

GavRedKing

Only a few more goals and we're 2nd. :pac:

Trigger

Willian’s goal was something else! Ye won’t be drawing this one anyways!

LightningBlue

Caballero very lucky not to give away a penalty. Don't know why he stuck a leg out there.

LightningBlue

Caballero's had a very shaky 10-15 mins.
Should have given away a pen, nearly punched a cross into his own net and sliced a clearance short.

LightningBlue

Attack looks much better with both Hazard and Willian linking up and the additional counter-attacking pace.

The 3-5-2 leaves Hazard and Morata far too isolated.

Barr

Willian and Hazard are running riot , great playing together.

Lukker-

LightningBlue wrote: »

Attack looks much better with both Hazard and Willian linking up and the additional counter-attacking pace.

The 3-5-2 leaves Hazard and Morata far too isolated.

For 352 you need wing backs who can play as wingers. We don't get that with Alonso unfortunately.

LightningBlue

Great reaction save by Caballero but how the fcuk are there two free Brighton players at the far post.

Barr

Unbelievable stop from Caballero.

LightningBlue

Lukker- wrote: »

For 352 you need wing backs who can play as wingers. We don't get that with Alonso unfortunately.

True his crossing isn't the best, but Alonso's best asset is his attacking play. He's managed to pick up 5-6 goals from the position 2 years running.
I'd be more disappointed with the RWB and CM situation in the 3-5-2.

Moses and Zappacosta have been far worse in terms of productivity and Fabregas and Bakayoko don't provide enough goal threat, are too ponderous on the ball and don't make the right runs into the box when the ball goes out to the wing.

Maybe Barkley could offer something different.

pjohnson

Ye are far better set up this way than the 3-5-2.

LightningBlue

My god, John Moss is an abysmal referee.

LightningBlue

Link up play with Hazard, Batshuayi and Willian has been superb so far.

Really should be 3 or 4 goals to the good.

Barr

Big improvement from Michy. I reckon if he didn't show up today it was the last we would be seeing of him.

Tom Mann Centuria

Bakayoko playing well today. He's finally finding his feet (possibly).

Barr

2 goals within the first 6 minutes ..who needs Peter Crouch :pac:

LightningBlue

Barr wrote: »

2 goals within the first 6 minutes ..who needs Peter Crouch :pac:

If we sign Crouch, We riot. :mad: :pac:

Bad looking head collision for Christensen. Up on his feet now but looks fairly dazed.

LightningBlue

Alonso is a shambolic defender. Schelotto made an absolute mug of him there.
No wonder Conte wants a left-back.

Barr

Brighton don't look out of this yet.

LightningBlue

Willian very unlucky from a free-kick. Ryan tipped onto the post.

Looks like Barkley will get at least 25-30 mins to impress.

Schwanz

Chelsea just needing the goal to kill it.

United fan myself but have to say that Barkley signing I feel will be a superb one.

Great potential

Lukker-

LightningBlue wrote: »

True his crossing isn't the best, but Alonso's best asset is his attacking play. He's managed to pick up 5-6 goals from the position 2 years running.
I'd be more disappointed with the RWB and CM situation in the 3-5-2.

Moses and Zappacosta have been far worse in terms of productivity and Fabregas and Bakayoko don't provide enough goal threat, are too ponderous on the ball and don't make the right runs into the box when the ball goes out to the wing.

Maybe Barkley could offer something different.

Yeah, I'm not doubting his attacking contribution. Just that, he doesn't provide any width, can't beat a man etc. It's important in that formation to be able to stretch teams or you end up too narrow. RWB can definitely be upgraded too.

With 3-5-2 you do need more goals from midfield too, which we also struggle with.

LightningBlue

Lukker- wrote: »

Yeah, I'm not doubting his attacking contribution. Just that, he doesn't provide any width, can't beat a man etc. It's important in that formation to be able to stretch teams or you end up too narrow. RWB can definitely be upgraded too.

With 3-5-2 you do need more goals from midfield too, which we also struggle with.

Yeah no arguments there.
We spent all summer on the Alex Sandro nonsense instead of moving onto other targets.

Hopefully:
1) the Emerson deal goes ahead and
2) He is a player Conte actually wants.

Alonso woeful again there.

LightningBlue

Every Brighton attack and cross is coming from around our LB/LWB area.

Zappacosta on for Alonso is no surprise.

Barr

That was class from Hazard

LightningBlue

Superbly cheeky finish by Hazard. 3-0

Great through ball by Willian.

Barr

A Michy goal would be the icing on the cake.

LightningBlue

Good to see Charly get a few minutes.
Christense's injury probably stopped Barkley getting on for his debut.

LightningBlue

4-0 Moses. Great run to get on Musonda's floated through-ball.

Barr

Great to see this score line after the recent run.

Barr

Much improved today .. Willian's goal was a brilliant team goal.

Don't think Brighton will be going 3 at the back again any time soon :pac:

LightningBlue

Great performance today.
There's an argument for keeping mostly the same 11 for Arsenal midweek as our attacking buildup play was the best its been in months.
Willian has been in excellent form in recent weeks and needs to start.

Barr

Looking forward to the Arsenal game next - Merson predicting they'll lose at home today.

Barr

Barr wrote: »

Looking forward to the Arsenal game next - Merson predicting they'll lose at home today.

Merson on the ball again :pac:

GavRedKing

Seen the last 10/15mins and a bit of the highlights, Hazard was class.

The 343 suits the team much better but we have to take stock of the opposition too.

Main thing was winning by a few and a clean sheet.

Tubbs4

Give bats a run out for the cup game again. Hopefully he can start to get used to the team and maybe score.
Alonso needs a rest so maybe Kennedy can play.

Turtwig

GavRedKing wrote: »

Seen the last 10/15mins and a bit of the highlights, Hazard was class.

The 343 suits the team much better but we have to take stock of the opposition too.

Main thing was winning by a few and a clean sheet.

Always have to take into the account the quality of the opposition though. Still, ye found goals. That was an er welcome change.

kev1.3s

I would think kenedy would do a great job on the left of the front three. He seems to have a bit of Brazilian flair but there is obviously an issue keeping him out of the team, given his man of the match performance during the week was expecting to see him get some game time.
Hazard back to being world class today hope he can continue that form into the week.