Chilwell isn't world class but he will massively improve what they have at LB. The first goal was all Alonso.His defense will still cause him trouble. If he invested more wisely in the transfer window, Lampard would have a chance to catch liverpool and Manchester City. However, I have not seen much of Mendy. He might help improve their defense. Still have more faith in lampard than I would Ole.
That's kinda why I'd like to see Tomori play with Silva. He's probably our fastest player (not to mention the chance to learn from an old head).Thiago Silva made a brain fart but that's pretty rare in fairness. I did notice he plays quite deep so it's interesting to watch if he fecks up and plays fast players onside too often.
Yep. If I'm not mistaken, Thiago's unwillignness to abide by a higher line pissed off Tuschel too. Long may it continue!That's kinda why I'd like to see Tomori play with Silva. He's probably our fastest player (not to mention the chance to learn from an old head).
Don't think Werner and Havertz are good enough yet to walk into Chelsea and instantly turn them into challengers but we'll see in a season or two. This Chelsea side is still miles away from City/Liverpool imo.The backing he has had he has to be expected to win/challenge for the title. Surely?
Chilwell played a few minutes against Barnsley and I expect him to play on Tuesday. Ziyech maybe fit for next weekend. Also Mendy may get a game in the next week.Where are like half his new signings? - Chilwell, Ziyech injured?
Not just that, why change the system? I keep hearing about how Ziyech and Pulisic coming back will change things, but even if thats true, its shocking squad depth for the money spent. Last season they played some pretty decent stuff with the 4231 and then fell off a bit at the end of the season. Havertz was a good signing, he's a big upgrade on Mount. Why let the wingers like Willian leave? And I've said it before that Werner isn't a 'top' striker, so I couldn't understand Chelsea's pursuit of him to make him their 9. What they should have done is splash the cash on Aubameyang when he was available last season. Keep the system and make minor adjustments to improve it. Not play football managerAnother example of how millions spent in attack means nothing with A rotten defense
I think the signings should be made by the Chelsea hierarchy, not him?His defense will still cause him trouble. If he invested more wisely in the transfer window, Lampard would have a chance to catch liverpool and Manchester City. However, I have not seen much of Mendy. He might help improve their defense. Still have more faith in lampard than I would Ole.
Yeah, with Bayern reserves. It’s not something worth writing home aboutAgree. I believe neither Lampard nor Ole will be in Premier Leauge next season.
Klopp won 2 league titles with BVB, actually.
Bit of both. I doubt he picked Mendy but he wanted Chilwell and Silva and also had a big part in the Werner & Havertz deals.I think the signings should be made by the Chelsea hierarchy, not him?
He followed the same pattern with BVB as he did with Liverpool. The 2 seasons before he got the job, they finished 9th and 13th. His first 2 seasons in charger were 6th and 5th. He then managed to bring them to win 2 leagues in a row.Yeah, with Bayern reserves. It’s not something worth writing home about
I hadn't thought About that, good spot. I suppose its almost like A slip into the galatico approach - not much thought about system Or style, just buy a massively expensive team of stars and hope that having enough good players on the pitch makes it work.Not just that, why change the system? I keep hearing about how Ziyech and Pulisic coming back will change things, but even if thats true, its shocking squad depth for the money spent. Last season they played some pretty decent stuff with the 4231 and then fell off a bit at the end of the season. Havertz was a good signing, he's a big upgrade on Mount. Why let the wingers like Willian leave? And I've said it before that Werner isn't a 'top' striker, so I couldn't understand Chelsea's pursuit of him to make him their 9. What they should have done is splash the cash on Aubameyang when he was available last season. Keep the system and make minor adjustments to improve it. Not play football manager
All he has to do is look angry on the touchline and the Pundits disassociate him with the shitshow which is actually his job to fix.Lampard is lucky that most of the pundits right now are either his ex-team-mates/friends or his cousin.
Any other manager, and we'd be asking a lot of questions of how a team trying to get a top 4 spot after spending 220m was 3-0 down against a newly promoted team
Christmas, after his signings have had a chance to play.All he has to do is look angry on the touchline and the Pundits disassociate him with the shitshow which is actually his job to fix.
Frank cant be happy with what hes seeing,
He is rightfully angry at the performance of his defenders etc
When does the buck stop with him?
I think they have too much talent not to turn it around. It’s just so early. If everyone get’s fitAll he has to do is look angry on the touchline and the Pundits disassociate him with the shitshow which is actually his job to fix.
Frank cant be happy with what hes seeing,
He is rightfully angry at the performance of his defenders etc
When does the buck stop with him?
Not in defence though? And teams still bypass their midfield too easily despite pretending Kovacic is the second coming of Xavi as teams constantly have free runs at their CBs every game.I think they have too much talent not to turn it around. It’s just so early. If everyone get’s fit
What do you think would need to happen for Lampard to get the sack?Christmas, after his signings have had a chance to play.
During the season? Be way off the mark for top 4.What do you think would need to happen for Lampard to get the sack?
You most definitely couldn't. Klopp proved himself to be a world class manager for years with Dortmund, consistently getting his players to perform as more than the sum of their parts, playing arguably the most attractive play style in Europe, players not performing at the same level outside of the club, winning the Bundesliga with anyone other than Bayern, reaching the champions league final... Its not remotely close to the same thing.You could have said the same about Klopp three years ago
Lampard had zero input in that signing/loan whatsoever.Signing Malang Sarr and then sending him out on loan looks even more bizarre now. He looks to be the best defender Chelsea have.
How come?Lampard had zero input in that signing/loan whatsoever.
There's no luck about pinning teams into their own box and eventually getting your reward and breaking them, you lot of all supporters should know that.3 nil down after 25 minutes, a lucky 93rd min equaliser and he claims it was 2 points lost for feck sake
Chelsea head coaches don't make those sort of decisions. Have not done for years.How come?
Not really. When youre 3 nil down after 25 minutes and equalise in 93rd minute, its not 2 fecking points dropped.There's no luck about pinning teams into their own box and eventually getting your reward and breaking them, you lot of all supporters should know that.
Really? The only games I can think of last season where we were really pinning a team back while losing/drawing were Arsenalx2, Newcastle at home and Liverpool at homeNot really. When youre 3 nil down after 25 minutes and equalise in 93rd minute, its not 2 fecking points dropped.
You pinned plenty of sides down last season and came away with nothing or 1 point. Its not a talent you have.
West Ham, Bournemouth off the top of my head.Really? The only games I can think of last season where we were really pinning a team back while losing/drawing were Arsenalx2, Newcastle at home and Liverpool at home
First Arsenal game we got two late goals to turn a loss into a win, the second we found a late goal and stupidly dropped our guard a minute or two later, Newcastle we found a goal in around minute 75 and the Liverpool game they somehow held on.
Brighton would be a more apt game if you wanted to find a game we got the rub of the green, as far as today's game was going it was pretty clear we were getting atleast a point from the minute Mount scored.
Agreed, but I have no idea why they decided to buy these many players for the 1st team. The thing is that these guys will take atleast 5-8 games to get going, and by then they'd have lost enough points to not fulfill the minimum expectations Roman would have had.Needs to spend money to fix the defence.
Unfair to judge anybody on the back of literally 3 matches.
They've also got a tonne of players to integrate. Its almost like a new team.
With that insane spending and performances like this one and last week...Lampard all day longToss up between Frank and Ole to be first manager sacked this season i think.
Feel like Moyes is nailed on for this, no?Toss up between Frank and Ole to be first manager sacked this season i think.
Care to make a wager?With that insane spending and performances like this one and last week...Lampard all day long
Bournemouth (I assume you're talking about the away game) we were shit and somehow shit housed an undeserved equaliser. If we were pinning them back then you would have only further served to strengthen my point as we got a goal with minutes to go.West Ham, Bournemouth off the top of my head.
We were getting a point when we made it 3-1 isnt an argument. I dont think you even created many clear chances after that to be honest
Its a ridiculous comment to make, you fought for a point and should be proud of it but West Brom did not deserve to lose that game.
