I'm not sure what Werner would fetch. He's certainly not a CF. It's odd really as I did think Lukaku would do better than he has done.
I see it a bit differently. Chelsea going through period of inconsistent form, lots of injuries, players in and out of the physio's room, and we've managed to keep our noses in front until now. We'll most likely end the weekend in the third place but I'm encouraged by ability to put points in the bag despite the [forced] heavy rotation across the team.
Werner isn't a dud. He'll fetch a decent fee, as long as there is a club that believes his struggled are due to the physical nature of the PL. He's highly thought of in Germany.
Which wins did we 'fluke'?
I do think the CF spot is an issue if you want to challenge. You need someone up top banging them in.
Overrated?
Southampton, Villa, Brentford, numerous cup ties, just off the top of my head.
He does not struggle because of physicality but because of the tactics of the team (and his mental abilities). Problem is that he needs tactics that usually are "underdog" tactics. And teams in upper midfield outside of the EPL just do not have that much money.
Not true in the slightest regarding Southampton. The cup games were basically end to end basketball games which yes we could have lost but to say we were outplayed is absolute rubbish.
Getting the money back isn't what I had in mind. I think that ship has sailed. But I think there is a market for him at around £30m, maybe a team like Dortmund. Lukaku is the bigger problem anyway, because Werner, though he struggles badly in front of goal, doesn't negatively impact the way the team plays in the that Lukaku does.
I don't think Lukaku is a bad player. I just didn't think that type of striker was what this team needed. I was happy to roll with Havertz and Werner unless the striker coming in was Haaland.
Ah ok, that is about fair. It was more the mainstream media that caught my attention. Everytime I put the TV on, pundit after pundit were tipping Chelsea.
he didn't say you were outplayed
Saying we fluked the win is another way of saying It, amounts to the same thing.
Brentford and Watford last week definitely lucky. Xpoints table has us being lucky and things maybe evening up today.
I think you're doing well all things considered. Liverpool and City are ahead but Pep and Klopp are both more settled then everyone else so it's to be expected.
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Yeah I was pleased you got him as it takes you out of the halaand race. Shame City didn't get kane for the same reason really.
At this rate, we might be in for Haaland too
A lot of that goes on in my head too
That'd be quite something! In all seriousness though, i reckon him and Mbappe are Madrid's "galacticos" next summer.At this rate, we might be in for Haaland too
In my opinion, that's the front three we should roll with if we want to win this title.
Me too. I would also prefer Werner in the central role than Lukaku. His pressing is frightening for defenders and he’s good for an assist.
But he cant finish.
Yeah he's a massive loss. I know Alonso started the season well, but he can't offer what Chilwell does. I've actually been surprised at how important he's become to your lot, I thought he was a talented player while at Leicester but I didn't envisage him becoming the powerhouse he has. His fitness and intensity is outstanding and the productivity he was showing this season was a real boon for Chelsea. Him and James are a really brilliant pairing.
They are and they’re so important to how we play. Since moving to wing back, both having went up a level.
until recently Chelsea is the most consistent, City performance is like roller coaster, Liverpool got the least depth among the 3 clubs.
Kovacic and Kante will be out for a while. As TT would say, "Chelsea will 'suffer'."
Kovacic is back in training and could play VS Leeds at the weekend.
Not sure what level he's at after missing so many games, but what a timely boost.
