It's hard to know when the midfield has been so ineffective. He really should have been put through one on one at least twice.
Premier League Gameweek 1 + Midweek EFL
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City and Liverpool's 'suspect defence' let in 33 and 35 goals last season, Chelsea's let in 54. That's a huge difference.
As @Withnail said — the gulf was a good 20 odd goals last season. They conceded the most in the top 10 by a fair distance.
In fairness we're owed a few of these (assuming we hold on) given the amount of times we were shithoused last season.
First hour was worrying but since we took RLC off we have by in large controlled the game.
They weren't consistent enough last season and I think that could be even more the case when they half the starting 11 will be made up of new players, and it's not like they have had a pre-season to gel.
They could be a very strong team in the second half of the season though.
Brighton have let off Chelsea here
Because they have just been dominated by Brighton. Play like that every week and Chelsea will win nothing.
Shit performance take the three points. Get that mendy deal done asap.
I found Brighton pretty impressive before they ran out of steam.
Let's get a Gofundme set up for this bugger.
I´m a bit baffled about Havertz positioning in this game? Has Lampard watched any of his games last season?
Average performance. Players still looked unfit at times. Could never get that final ball right for Werner. Can only improve from here right ?
In Germany sure - England is different. He looked very tired chasing Brighton’s LB all game long.
OT but, come on, really how likely is it in the UK?
That's balderdash. BLM should only be a 'thing' in the US, although, saying that, perhaps there should be a PLM (police lives matter) in the US as well.
Best I've seen Kante play for a while, if we're keeping less possession this season and playing double pivot again will suit him. Havertz was a bit lost. Kepa should get a hand on the goal, dived over it.
Don't think many had those goal scorers down.
Don't think many had those goal scorers down.
Felt sorry for Kante covering for Havertz, James, and Jorginho. Just overworking him at this point. If Jorginho starts against Liverpool, book that as a loss.
Do you think Silva will be successful in sorting your defensive frailties?
I think a half decent keeper makes a big difference. Hes fukin shit.
Kova will be back from suspension
As I said a few weeks ago, Chelsea keep making these player changes in the market but seemingly have forgotten the most important change. Frank Lampard is not the right man for the job. He's a mediocre coach and that is unacceptable for club with title challenging ambitions.
He does not need to turn us into 1990s AC Milan or even 2005 Chelsea. If we're better than 2019/20 Chelsea then it's a win.
Who would you replace him with?
Where's that little kid who ran the show vs Everton a few months ago.
Graham Potter? You’d imagine he’d get top players to play some great football.
He's had 2 seasons in England, 1 he took Swansea to 10th in the Championship and the 2nd Brighton to 15th in the Prem.
He might be one for the future but if Chelsea sacked Lampard for Potter it would be ridiculous gamble.
Fair point, do you expect Azpi to play more, was surprised to see him benched tonight?
Pretty decent Premiership game week all in all. Great results for some all round.
Looking forward to the Manchester clubs joining in next week...the red side in particular
Looking forward to the Manchester clubs joining in next week...the red side in particular
Ye have done enough business ! Leave some for the rest of us.
He's coming back from an injury and Lampard loves him as much for his attitude as anything else. It might be different when Silva comes in (as the experienced head of the back line) and James offers so much more going forward (not just long range goals but his crossing from the right is very good).
I think if they're both fit all season, Azpi and James will play about 30 games each.
injured had surgery iirc
Someone explain to me why the clubs that had little to no cutting edge going forward last season have come back with the same group of attackers, what are they hoping will change?
Brighton last season could dominate games and not score, yet it's the same players. Sheffield had group of blokes upfront who combined probably didn't get to double digits, they are back again. Do prem clubs know that there are legions of footballers who dream of playing in the league?
Brighton last season could dominate games and not score, yet it's the same players. Sheffield had group of blokes upfront who combined probably didn't get to double digits, they are back again. Do prem clubs know that there are legions of footballers who dream of playing in the league?
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Torn meniscus. Had surgery, probably out another couple months.
Bad week for us with arsenal, liverpool, Chelsea all winning. Even wolves and everton will be tricky going forwards.