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bigkesh:
I had rather see Cuadrado and Moses than Hazard and Willian............. That's how disastrous the Brazilian is

Forget Willian, did you just say you'd rather see Moses/Cuadrado than Hazard?

Hazard - Diego - Willian off.
Pedro - Bat - Moses on

Defensive problems.

lordfalcao:
am not talking about the formation or tactics change in the game though. am talking of the formation displayed before the match..

That's nothing. That's just the TV technical team trying to guess the set-up based on the players on the team sheet. They see two defensive-minded players - Matic/Kante - and they assume it is a 4-2-3-1

Talking offensively, Kante actually has fantastic off-the-ball movement. And this helps improve our possession play in midfield.

lordfalcao:
what I saw is 4-2-3-1 though.. I don't know how you are seeing yours.

In defensive formations at times, Matic fell back to sit beside Kante. Those were the moments that may have confused the main set up as a 4-2-3-1. Actually, Oscar was playing on the right of midfield and Matic on the left. Fabregas has replaced Matic now in the same set-up - 4-1-4-1 and 4-3-3 in defensive formation.

Interesting. Oscar and Fabregas in midfield. Kante behind them.

lordfalcao:
we're playing 4-2-3-1

No it was actually a 4-1-4-1

I don't want to jinx anything but this Hazard is sharp. If he goes into the season this way, we have a new signing. William on the other hand is just ordinary.

3-1. Half time.

airmark:
Kante is doing good in that middle

Kante is unbelievable in the middle. No one on this team can do what he does. Matic messing up again.

Brilliant football. 2-0 Oscar

ItGeek:
Very likely its 433 based on the team sheet.

Chelsea: Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta, Kante, Willian, Oscar, Matic, Hazard, Diego Costa.

Substitutes: Begovic, Blackman, Hector, Aina, Chalobah, Fabregas, Loftus-Cheek, Moses, Cuadrado, Traore, Pedro, Batshuayi.

Any link to see the match?

I am not sure. Watching on ChelseaTV but you can try Livefootballol.me

1-0 Hazard

Looks like we are starting with 4-3-3. And if we are, then we are going into the season with a 4-3-3. If that's the case, then my respect for Conte has gone up a notch. It means he's a fast learner, very adaptable and quick to change. If he's able to convince the players that these changes don't mean some formations are bad, only that they are required for certain situations, then he is a top manager.

PietroRico:
hands down my favorite football name of all time.
Cracks me up however anyone spells it.

That was actually deliberate. Yorubas understand the word Jigbolugi. I just put the 'D' in front so the subject could be easily identified.

Papy Djigbolugi has gone to Sunderland.

Lana1:
Abegi. All this talk of protection is overrated. When did y'all turn to bodyguards

Madam Brestar if u're going to survive in this section, here's the different category of men/boys u need to know:

Those wey don marry with children sef:
afrodoc2, usbcable, timbros, fbs, lalaboi

Those that are already engaged and should be getting married b4 the end of the year:
Ibime, nateevs, sebod, dahdemola, elampiro

Those wey suppose don marry but still forming player:
Awon Nihilist, dopejemi, raumdeuter, A40, sailorxy, pataki, dmcdad, coded01.
(Be extra careful and prayerful with this group )

The gentle, hardworking and Godfearing young men:
Diggz, chelseafan1, bigkesh, lana1, elrony, sinizia, codedguy1, bykebyke, griffon, homesteady, gbr1, parrotibaba, sod09, chrisley024
(We are quite many in this category and cant list them all)

Those dat ve been dumped more than 3 times by different girls:
Spy360, hensben, debroslink, keky, ollah1

The drunkards and troublemakers:
edoyad, ipopalomo, kokaneprodigy.
(This last set shouldn't surprise u. They are all Arsenal fans and 12 yrs of mediocrity ll do that to u. Stay away from dem at all costs )

Have a splendid evening

Seriously? Mr Lana o da agba mo.

Great free kick

airmark:
Caught them unawares . Even matic had to quickly adjust and give moses that pass

He's done well so far hasn't he? Very confident on the ball. Doesn't out of place at all.

The hunger from Moses ehn? Dude really wants this.

Serious throw in

JigsawKillah:
it was all a dream!

I used to read word up magazine!



Meanwhile, Nihilist is giving it to Egbon Nateevs.

This left back issue I believe has been a costly mistake. Talking tactically, the 4-2-4 heavily relies on efficient wing play. We don't have the true/highly prolific wing players for this set-up. It would be incredibly advantageous to fortify the fullback positions to join in the attack. This means round pegs in round holes.

I am now afraid we will make things even worse by playing a RB at LB position and further kill off support for an already uninventive wing play.

Ake should have been left to stay. Easily a 6-7/10 player. But can join the attack well. I would like to make that 'Rahman out' permanent. I think we are putting ourselves in a state of limbo by hoping Rahman will come good. Cut ties, stick with Ake or Jay DaSilva. It doesn't look like Conte fancies Kennedy as well so matters are worse if Azpi gets injured now.

From where I stand, there is no use for the Rahman loan. I don't believe he is going to be much better than he is right now, neither do I believe he will sell for a higher fee than we paid for him.

I forsee a creativity/attacking problem based on this. I hope Conte is as readily adaptable to switch to a 4-3-3. I will wait to see how the fellas do in the Milan game. It's still possible to win the League but after seeing that Leroy signing, my confidence has taken a big hit.

Going by the minutes all players have had in the pre-season so far, it's safe to say that along with Baba, Mikel and Oscar will leave.

I was going to touch on the Winger issue yesterday. Suddenly, at least based on pre-season so far, Willian and Pedro will take a back seat. It looks like that this formation is perfect for Cuadrado and Moses - two players I cannot stand because of their final-ball decision making.

Now, if Cuadrado and Moses are going to be our first choice wingers for the season, then we have a serious problem. We might as well cancel Musonda's loan and bring him back. Or it might just explain why the rumours surfaced of Chelsea's interest in Mahrez. We really lack scary quality in front.

bigkesh:
Chelsea wingers pecking order- Hazard,Cuadrado,Victor Moses,Injured Hazard,Injured Moses,,Dmcdad,Adelana,Ollah1,Ramdueter, Willian,Patoranking,Tiwa savage and Pedro......

Phuck me!

hensben:
Bat and chalobah assisted the goals to Hazard.

I could have sworn Chalobah assisted both. Let me go check.

FBS:
Slow your roll bro. Very soon you go hear say na against Real Madrid Team B. a.k.a Castilla.

Niccceeee. Hazard brace. Chalobah on fire.

FBS:
He just proved you right. He can't find the net even when set up nicely.

He hesitated there.

Chalobah grabbing the opportunity with both legs and arms.

I like this Batshuayi fella. I think he if can find the net often, he can be a great player.