Not a bad half. Definitely been the better team, just need to do better with our chances.
Been very impressed with Ziyech, I was skeptical about him starting but he's justified his place. Also Mount's most impressive performance in a while, he's been dangerous with those runs in behind the Spurs defence and his corners have been solid.
Lukaku really should've done better with those two Mount crosses, he should be hitting the target at least.
I'm actually happy with the formation, but I would've expected at least one of Pulisic, Havertz (especially) and Werner to start. But the attack as a whole doesn't inspire a lot of confidence right now.
FBS: It was my birthday and then I heard the news that my uncle (best man I know) stopped breathing just before they got to the hospital. I am absolutely shattered that I can't express myself. Still can't believe it. We usually call each other because his birthday is just a day before mine. I called him, we talked, laughed as usual and......
Always cherish the gift of life.
My condolences chief. So sorry...may he rest easy.
popizaino: Remember you were not talking to me......... And Yes that's that's the kind of pass I am talking about. I don't just see Jorginho having many of it despite his high volume of passes and considering his appearances.
I'd always felt that the "4000 passes, no assist" criticism of Jorginho was harsh. At the end of the day, an assist, no matter how sublime, depends on the finishing touch of the person at the end of it, and Jorginho was very unlucky in this regard.
Modified: Popizaino, I didn't see the Carrick pre assist in that video or anywhere else. Was it something like this? This one is not a pre assist but it could've been if Mount's pass had found someone in yellow.
Amoto94: OL have turned down three approaches from Chelsea for Emerson Palmieri. They want too keep him until end of the season - not accepting €4m compensation. Tuchel wants Emerson but looks difficult, as of now. Blue circle #CFC
Kurzawa and Perisic are not options for Chelsea in January. Source: Fabrizio Romano
Guess we'll have to manage Sarr and Kennedy as alternatives.
Meanwhile it looks like our first signing will be Derby County's Dylan Williams, 18, described as an explosive left back. Obviously he'll join up with the Development team.
Please paste Chelsea's match vs Watford in Vicarage Road under Lampard in 2019. It's an assist for Abraham to score an early goal.
Post the video here please. I want to check something.
I remember that assist...man didn't even trap the ball, he just whipped it one time for Abraham; a no-look assist. I'll try to post a gif here if it hasn't already been done.
He made a similar pass for Werner's goal against Soton last season in the 3-3 draw; also sent a similar through pass to Giroud in a 2-1 win over Spurs in Lampard's first season.
Speaking of injuries, King James is edging closer to a return from his hamstring tear. He made a post on Instagram yesterday, "Shoes laced. One step closer."
I think Chalobah should be back in training by now.
This Ansu Fati is one hell of an unlucky player. The n!gga literally cannot catch a break. Which day here did he come back from injury, now he's gone again? Haaa. And his injuries are almost always mid to long term.
Even Dembele didn't have it this bad, at least i don't think so. It's a shame cos he's a very talented player.
Really happy for Hazard for the goal he scored. He badly needed it.
Ibime: We have players bros. First guy I will try to get is Josh Onomah. He will be an able deputy for Joe Aribo.
Lukman will be a welcome addition, but I think Dennis should take that RW spot from Chukwueze to add more firepower. Dennis always seems to pick the right option, and the option that doesn't involve too much complication or dabaru. Dennis, Osimhen, Kelechi and Simon will be a crazy front 4 with Lookman and Chukwueze coming on to disturb later.
Ejuke will still merit a spot before Ejaria because he has a different style of play when he plays that right wing. I feel Ejaria should wait for the next cycle. Nathan Tella of Southampton is also begging to join.
I think Leon Balogun spot is in danger. It's obvious that Troost-Ekong needs someone with pace to cover him. Semi Ajayi is actually my favourite and I like Omeruo but Omeruo dey quick gas due to old age. Ajayi is fairly comfortable on the ball having played in midfield, and one of the deadliest players to face on a set-piece. Nigga is like Ivanovich with scoring headers. Akpoguma profile looks good but I haven't really watched him. We have so many CBs, Awaziem and Balogun should not be too sure although they deserve a plane seat due to their service and the camaraderie that Awaziem brings to the squad as a practical joker. After next World Cup, guys like Adarabaiyo are still there. He and Ajayi would make a strong partnership going forward. We also have one Isaac Bassey who plays left-back for Rangers who will put Jamilu Collins under pressure for his spot. As much as Rohr is derided, one great thing he did for Naija was bring professionalism and fairness that attracted many foreign-born players, let's also benefit from them like those Francophone, Algeria and Morocco are doing.
Even with all these names to I've mentioned, I'm sure Awaziem will still be a key member of the SE for years to come. He's got age on his side (at least officially) and he's got the ability too to keep himself in the picture.
If not for injury, I'm 100% sure he'd have been the one to partner Troost-Ekong ahead of Omeruo.
As for Balogun, that one should be in the twilight of his SE career, age isn't on his side no more.