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Ibeme:
If you do anyhow, you will see anyhow


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Ibima what's your problem?

FBS:
Odoi. We are looking at you.

I was going to quote myself to type that but dozed off last night. He never appeared interested in helping out Trevor

Congratulations Thomas on another trophy. But was playing extra time really the best thing for you this evening?

"Physically this was the worst thing that could happen to us, playing extra time. Mentally, it was the best thing to happen. First, because there was no delay or playing it in four weeks. It was the moment we needed to start and that is why we choose the line-up.

"We didn't want to break our heads and share minutes. We had all these discussions and thoughts. Do we share minutes? Do we continue the preparation phase? Do we use this match to be ready for Saturday? We decided no, we use this match to win it and nothing else.

"We went with the team that played against Arsenal and Tottenham to be. in the best shape possible. Are we 100% of our capacity? No, absolutely not. But we are ready to play football matches at a certain level. We had to suffer because you could see that after 35 minutes that things got hard for us.

"We had some easy ball losses, it was hard with closed spaces and unfortunately in the second half, we continued like this after a strong 35 minutes in the beginning. They deserved [their equaliser] because of this, finished our attacks too early and we allowed chances.

"I was very impressed with our reaction after 75 minutes because we had total control of the game again. We played a very good match until the 120th minute.

"So there were a lot of good things. Physically, we overused players who were not ready to play 120 minutes. We only have two days now until the next match against Crystal Palace so that does not help us.

"But this is the schedule. We came with many players who didn't even play a friendly match so far. This the situation and it helps nobody if we say we're not ready. We have to adapt, to be as ready as we can be in our mindset, and give our best on Saturday."

Can you explain your decision to put Kepa on at that stage of the game, obviously it was planned?

"Of course, I mentioned since I arrived that we have an unbelievable amount of quality in our support structure at the club. This is one of our examples.

"When we arrived in my first cup game against Barnsley, we had this talk with the goalkeeping coaches and the analysis department who came up with these statistics that Willy Caballero is the best in penalty saving from thousands of them, second best was Kepa and third best in Edou in this statistic.

"Willy is not here anymore in the three. It showed all the fantastic spirit that they accept it and have no problem. When you see Mendy put his ego aside when we take this decision, and he is aware, this is key, why we do it. This is not a feeling and just a sudden idea of the manager.

"This was planned and openly discussed with the goalkeepers and I am very happy that they showed this team spirit that Edou was fine to take this for the team. You still need luck but everyone knows how it is. Thanks to the support and luck, Kepa could show and prove his quality."

Trevoh Chalobah forced his way into your thinking for this season?

"Absolutely that’s why he played. He played good against Arsenal and he played a good game also against Bournemouth, then Arsenal, then Tottenham. We wanted to have guys on the fireld who are capable to play 90 minutes.

"Trevoh was first in training the very first in training and is physically strong and deserved to play by his performances so far and again today he was very strong.

"He suffered in some moments but later with Azpi by his side and Jorgi close to him and helping him in tactical organisation he stepped again up.

"He never lost face and stayed calm and was physical enough to play 120 minutes. It was quite impressive. He forced his way into our thinking. Let’s see how it goes.

"We still have some days to decide his personal future but in the moment he shows his value to the team."

DumaEmpire:
If that Chalobah was a new signing of like 50M upward everyone would have been singimg his praises right now. But since he's just a kid from nowhere people won't notice much for now.
The lad is in the form of his life. Only thing that can spoil his shine would be injury cos i feel even 2kel likes the lad

Ofcourse, hailing Marina and the scouting crew for their geniuses, then comparing the new boy with Baresi. That's what fans and the media live for

Ibeme:
You see am? A lot of time what we hold is as good as what's in the market.

How I wish Alonso and Emerson will clear out and give Kennedy a run at that LWB. That's another one that can cause damage

I swear down man. It's about showing faith in these lads' abilities, and having the chutzpah to hand them an opportunity. We wouldn't be keeping tabs and budgeting 50milla for Kounde if he wasn't given playing time in France. Cobham has done a great job over the years, let's treat its products like that of La Masia.

Guehi, Livramento et al who left to earn playing minutes elsewhere where as good as Trevor if not better, but we just don't trust them to deliver on the big stage. I'm loving the man TT already.

Was Kenedy in Belfast?

Ibeme:
Abeg how una see Chalobah game today

Solid and composed. Every ninja in that team looks rusty, but boy is as sharp as eagle razor. I think we really dont need the signing of Kounde at this stage.

Mope! Rain don tear my signal comot. Abeg who get strong link to stream online?

Make we refresh am small. . .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX0H_EzxXvM

DID YOU KNOW…?

- This will be Chelsea’s 50th game against Spanish opponents in European competition (W20 D17 L12), but the first time they have ever faced Villarreal in competitive action.
- Villarreal are unbeaten in their last 15 games in European competition (W12 D3), with the most recent three coming against English opponents in last season’s UEFA Europa League. They won 2-1 on aggregate against Arsenal in the semi-final, before beating Manchester United on penalties in the final following a 1-1 draw.
- Chelsea have only lost two of their last 12 games against Spanish opponents in European competition (W5 D5), while they were unbeaten in their six encounters with Spanish sides in their successful UEFA Champions League run in 2020-21 (W4 D2)

nihilistjnr:
Is Havertz striking?

Apparently. It's same side that faced Spuds days ago.

nihilistjnr:
Make we test am?

Our fan base on twitter is already on fire. This boy don dey gain ground. Nath wasn't this famous mehn.

Really happy for Trevoh Chalobah. He deserves that start! �

— Junior ⭐⭐ (@XOJeezy_) August 11, 2021

It was difficult to know what Tuchel’s policy was when it came to playing younger players with the ones that he did use already pre-established in the squad.

There’s your answer, Trevoh Chalobah starts in the UEFA Super Cup – totally deserved.

— Jamie Wilkinson (@jamiewiIkinson) August 11, 2021

Trevoh Chalobah is making it at Chelsea, all thanks to Thomas Tuchel. I love what he’s planning with some of our young players. What a manager

— James ⭑⭑ (@jamesmithdesign) August 11, 2021

I've gotta give Trevoh Chalobah a separate tweet.

What a moment for the youngster. Came to pre-season and gave 110%. Performed superbly in every game he played and is now starting in a European Final for Chelsea.

Hard work pays off. �� pic.twitter.com/2m8jf668Rl

— Felix ⭐️⭐️ (@cfc_felix_) August 11, 2021

Trevoh Chalobah will start tonight with Chelsea against Villarreal in UEFA Super Cup Final.#CFC � pic.twitter.com/sVixZ7WdI5

— Chelsea FC (@CFC_ENG_) August 11, 2021

Great opportunity for Trevoh Chalobah. He’s preparing to head out on loan again, but Tuchel likes him and he’s earned this #CFC

— Liam Twomey (@liam_twomey) August 11, 2021

What an incredible opportunity for Trevoh Chalobah tonight, who has impressed throughout preseason. He’s earned this.

— Dan Dormer (@dandormer) August 11, 2021

Callum Hudson-Odoi RWB, Trevoh Chalobah is starting ��� full team on Patreon. I’ll share in a few minutes on here

— CarefreeYouth (@CarefreeYouth) August 11, 2021

Trevoh Chalobah wasn't in the initial squad for the game (according to the UEFA list earlier this week) but he starts tonight. Thomas Tuchel has already said he's a fan, got another chance tonight to show why. #CFC

— Sam Inkersole (@Sam_InkersoleTM) August 11, 2021

� Trevoh Chalobah will start for Chelsea in the Super Cup tonight.

We’ll deserved, after an excellent pre-season. � pic.twitter.com/BG22dqwwHf

— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) August 11, 2021

Breaking: Trevoh Chalobah starts for #Chelsea tonight against Villarreal.

[via iG: cfcnewspage]

— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) August 11, 2021

Hearing same team as the Tottenham friendly for tonight for Chelsea so Trevoh Chalobah starts. #CFC

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) August 11, 2021

Trevoh Chalobah starts for #Chelsea. � #SuperCup

— ⭐️ Chels HQ ⭐️ (@Chels_HQ) August 11, 2021

Amoto94:
Hardwork pays I'm happy for the guy he grabbed his chances with both hands.

Definitely. I saw him against Spuds and I was quite impressed. That lad is very much confident and technical than Malang Sarr, he deserves that spot.

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BlueAngel444:
Lyon along with Napoli and Ac Milan, who would have thought, Bakayoko having suitors whereas Tolisso can't find one even at €10m


Meanwhile Romelu Lukaku has just landed at Biggin Hill airport some minutes ago. This video is real and confirmed, Romelu is now in London to complete his move to Chelsea. �� #CFC ��� [chelseapulse]

Big man show!

PAOK have attempted to take Rahman on loan but Chelsea only want to sell the player because he is in the last year of his contract. Time to drum up interests and get rid of this guy once for all.

It appears Lyon are after Bakayoko. That's refreshing.

raumdeuter:
Just 2 days ago, Patickmuf and larride were analyzing wage bill not knowing say na from their nyansh mess dey smell

Varane is hanging around, waiting to be drafted in.

BlueRayDick:
Oops! Sorry I thought I quoted Thelequte.

The only time I get to quote wrongly is when I'm high on weed. Bro I understand

raumdeuter:
Adding 12M of AGuero still leaves Chelsea in second and Citeh 3rd

Obviously, but then again, we look healthy on paper. We just need to jettison our returning loanees to reduce our wage costs. It's that simple.

Na manure own worse pass, they're already doing £194,366,200. By the time dem add Varane to their payroll, they'll be sitting close to PSG on that chart.

BlueRayDick:
U disrepect Thierry Henry with this harry Kane talks abeg!

Igwe played 8 seasons in the league and won golden boot 4 times. He won it back to back to back in 2003/2004, 2004/2005 and 2005/2006.
Until Harry Kane does this, any attempt to put him in the same sentence with Igwe will be regarded as blashpemy.

Did you even read my post at all? Oga I am not TheLequte who drew up the comparisons.

raumdeuter:
From this chart, How much could Aguero be drawing to make them top Man Utd or Chelsea

gap between Chelsea and City is 21M, So unless Aguero was drawing 22M a yr which would be 423k Pounds a week then City will still remain 3rd

Based on the chart you posted

Aguero was actually doing £11,960,000 annually, which is half of what could have seen Citeh leapfrog Chelsea on that chart. that counts as a key factor.

But then that's not the chief reason Citeh are behind us on the payroll chart. It's the 2021/22 session, and we have all of our loanees back on our payroll, that's just it.

Bakayoko is commanding £5,720,000 annually, Sarr £6,240,000, Drinkwater £5,200,000, Rahman £4,919,200, Barkley £5,000,000. Zappacosta £3,640,000. Then you have RLC, Baker, Musonda and Ampadu drawing nearly 10million pounds amongst themselves.

We currently have 33 players on our payroll active roster, compared to Citeh's 25. Once we sell some of those deadwoods up there, we go balance the book and leave City's spot for them.

Ideaball:
How is man shity not on this list...aguero factor? Just look at scummies but glazers out, ungrateful lots...

The way they talk about glazers you'd think they are frugal and don't spend Chichi on that club but "IT iS oUr ReVEnuE,tHEy ARe rUNnInG oUr CLubS ON LoANs" says kingalabi from mafoluku who studied animal science at MAPOLY and knows nothing about finance and economics

Definitely the Aguero's factor.

You can check up the current wage bills on spotrac.com and salaysport.com

Ideaball:
How is man shity not on this list...aguero factor? Just look at scummies but glazers out, ungrateful lots...

The way they talk about glazers you'd think they are frugal and don't spend Chichi on that club but[b] "IT iS oUr ReVEnuE,tHEy ARe rUNnInG oUr CLubS ON LoANs" says kingalabi from mafoluku who studied animal science at MAPOLY and knows nothing about finance and economics[/b]

Shots on shots

It's matchday, so let's get rid of all these world-war and religious shalayes. We don't read the book of Revelation in here!

Here's my predicted line-up for tonight's game: Mendy; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger; Hudson-Odoi, Kante, Kovacic, Alonso; Werner, Havertz, Ziyech.

I deliberately omitted our EURO and Copa America finalists from that XI, albeit I hope to see them make the bench.

TheLequte:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_l7BFGM8Vg

Alan Shearer vs Henry vs Harry Kane. Who dominated the league the most? Henry would've been the outright winner but Ruud Van Nistelrooy took one season off of him. In terms of longevity, it's Kane. That dude still won the golden boot last season. Should've left Spurs long ago.

Aguero is the King of near posts
Kevin Phillips scores wondrous goals.

Raumdeuter, there's something for you at 19:23

And what the hell happened to Blackburn?

Domination includes winning laurels, so it's TH14 for me. He was more complete. Big-game player, bagged numerous individual honours and team laurels. Ruud's one great season doesn't really change a thing about TH's dominance of the English game.

Blackburn racked up too many debts in the 2000s, that they had to slash down wages and sold some of their best players. They were above relegation waters in 2010 with a wage bill of 81% of their turnover and over 20million in debt.

Shits got more real when the shareholders sold their shares to an Indian chicken company who were run by the venkys, they had promised to clear Rovers' accrued debts. The venkys brought in Anderson to advice them on how to run the company and this was just the beginning of the fall.

First, they had to sack Allardyce for buying players who weren't represented by their agent Anderson. After which, they promoted a rookie coach who was represented by their agent, who between them bought couple of players who were largely represented by their agent. It'd turn out that one of those stupid players was the son of the agent himself. He hardly played, just sitting on a fat wage.

They got relegated, and with no TV money to hold unto, they sunk deeper in debts.

Moral of the short story: Stay away from debts and Anderson, lest you'll be like Blackburn.

Which sports team has the highest wage bill in the world?

10. Cleveland Browns | American Football | £157m

9. Dallas Cowboys | American Football | £158m

8. Chelsea | Football | £163m

7. Bayern Munich | Football | £166m

6. Juventus | Football | £184m

5. Los Angeles Dodgers | Baseball | £193m

4. Barcelona | Football | £195m

3. Manchester United | Football | £201m

2. Real Madrid | Football | £212m

1. Paris Saint-Germain | Football | £256m

nateevs:
How about this for squad depth?

This would take us through all competitions I swear

Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol on The Transfer Show:

"We are very close, this is almost done. Lukaku is having his medical in Milan today, the first part of that is already over... As soon as the medical is done, he will be coming to London. It could be today, tomorrow, or the day after, but in reality, he is a Chelsea player.

"It is a fantastic move for him, 10 years after he signed for Chelsea. Last time around, it didn't work out. He was supposed to be the new Didier Drogba, he struggled and he was sold to Everton. But he's coming back a much better player, a more complete player.

"He is exactly what Chelsea need - a No 9. Thomas Tuchel said to the Chelsea board 'get me a No 9, I want Lukaku, Haaland, or Kane', and they've got Lukaku. They've had to pay a premium to get him and he is 28 - how much resale value is he going to have? I think he will still have some resale value if he was to leave Chelsea.

"But if he reproduces the form he has shown in Italy in the last two seasons, then Chelsea have got the answer to their problems because Lukaku will score 20 or 30 goals every season.

"This is the textbook example of how to make a transfer happen. You have to take your hats off to his advisors, his agents, because everything has been done properly. It has been done privately and behind the scenes, there has been no strikes and Lukaku has been very professional - he's always said the right things and it's going to be a good deal for Inter Milan."

Roland17:
This was me in March!

timbros:
March na just yesterday.

This was me the moment Dortmund confirmed Haaland in 2019

And this was me few weeks ago

Griffon:
Did you know?

In 2003, Bayern Munich gave Borussia Dortmund $2.4 million to save the club which was on the verge of bankruptcy. Thanks to this money, Borussia were finally able to get by.

Since then, Borussia Dortmund have become the Bayern Munich Academy

Ibime:
Stop talking rubbish. Kwadwo Asamoah was signed in 2018 before Conte and left in 2020. The rest are players they got for next to nothing never with the intention to sell but to make up the squad, with an amortised cost they expected to bear till the end of contract. Reason they got these players is they didn't have money. Only a mumu will be expecting Chelsea to recoup transfer fee for Thiago Silva.

I have laid out Ashley Young's yearly cost for you. Tell me where you can get such a cost in football. Aston Villa who have now signed Ashley Young are not stüpid. They need a squad player to cover their fullbacks and have factored Ashleys cost till retirement.

There's every possibility that the emboldened terms are just new to that guy you dey argue with.

Ibime:
Lukaku on board. If you do anyhow, you go see anyhow. I look forward to bullying some teams again.

Na Ben White kind of defenders I dey pity sha, Rom go just drag that one dey run

Lionel Messi in today's press conference confirmed that a move to PSG is very much possible. This is as good as saying he has joined the Parisiens.

Neymar's effect right there.

izzou:
[color=royalblue]Which kind wahala be this?

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Shouldn't be much of a worry, I think they've lodged bids for Zapata and Dzeko.