nateevs:


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.

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

Emaprince:
No link to watch this match?

http://ifirstrow.eu/watch/454745/6/watch-werder-bremen-vs-chelsea.html

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

Chelsea's defense is still crap, if you guys go into the new season with that defense then we're in for endless party here...

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

Defensive problems.

We won't make top 4 with our current sunday league quality back line. Pathetic !!!

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

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

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?

This Pedro

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

Many may not agree but this is one of the best part of his play. Off the ball movement.

A good win. Now the season awaits.

Anyone impressed with Michael Hector's performance?

Brestar:
Anyone impressed with Michael Hector's performance?

Please don't mention that Nigga's name.!

How did that type of Player end up in Chelsea?

Very worried about how easy it is to breach our defence. It will not stand up to the test in the Premier League!

nateevs:


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

You didn't get

I meant in pairs

Our defense is still sh1t.

I asked before anybody that has conte's number should dial it now.

PROBLEM: Terry is old, iva is slow and rusty and cahil lack ball reading and positioning.

SOLUTION: Terry needs a strong and ball play defender(koulibaly) to pair with. A LB is needed so that AZPILICUETA (my guy) can go to his main position.

zee wetin iwobi do sterling for that tight corner

pep is going to struggle this season if he keeps letting his keepers run out like that

man city don learn Ooo see passes

interestingly Ake has been playing at Centre Back for Bournemouth in his 2 preseason games...

everytime they mention tosin 'adarabiyoyo's name I just dey bust laugh

Nihilist:
interestingly Ake has been playing at Centre Back for Bournemouth in his 2 preseason games...

Because as with all loan moves, the loan club has no imperative to develop our players for us in the preferred roles. It will be painful (but not surprising) if Ake spends the whole season at LB.


Meanwhile, welcome Pep to the PL.

120 Million Euros for Pogba. This is what this dude wanted us to spend on one single player while he was here. Then another £50m on Stones. We didn't and he started throwing tantrums, tearing the walls down with him.

God forbid we make that sort of transaction and this is with all the ridiculous transfers we have been known for.

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nateevs:


Because as with all loan moves, the loan club has no imperative to develop our players for us in the preferred roles. It will be painful (but not surprising) if Ake spends the whole season at LB.


Meanwhile, welcome Pep to the PL.

Bournemouth have 3 good leftbacks in Charlie Daniels, Tyrone Mings and Brad Smith.

He will either play DM or not at all.

Dreamteam playing Sweden off the park here

nateevs:
120 Million Euros for Pogba. This is what this dude wanted us to spend on one single player while he was here. Then another £50m on Stones. We didn't and he started throwing tantrums, tearing the walls down with him.

God forbid we make that sort of transaction and this is with all the ridiculous transfers we have been known for.

89m pounds, 105m euros

dopeJemi:


89m pounds, 105m euros

Agent fees nko?

Nihilist:
interestingly Ake has been playing at Centre Back for Bournemouth in his 2 preseason games...

See no reason why Christensen was kept out on loan too! He was Borussia Mönchengladbach's best player last season!

Ibime:


Agent fees nko?

Agent fees are not usually quoted as part of the transfer fee paid to the selling club.