Another example of a knee jerk reaction. Clearly Sancho isn’t fully fit yet, as half the squad isn’t. Second game of the season him being on the bench doesn’t make him a luxury option. Come on now, don’t be daft.
We didn’t play well today, looked like we are still building up our fitness. I’ll take that we didn’t lose. Keep building and see how this team develops. Already 4pts better off than at this stage last season, and again after a very short preseason.
It was not a great performance today. Therefore Happy with a point. However, key areas need addressing.
1. Ole needs to sort out his tactics. Drop the two holding midfielders and play with more creativity in central midfield. At the moment the pairing of matic, Fred, McT is too safe and predictable in terms of the build up and possession.
2. Give Van der Beek a chance and a run of games to see what he can do.
3. Give Dalot a go at right back. AWB is very limited going forward and does not offer a threat.
4. Martial is not a central striker and is better wide.
5. Get the team playing with higher tempo. Move the ball quicker and avoid this slow build up.
Finally, play sancho and verane. Chelsea have started Lukaku, not left him on the bench and look at what he has just done.