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Alonso put the ball above 6ft guys. Magnificent.

Bakayoko has been a chicken so far, nigga don't even know what he wants to do.

Luiz is creating hole in the midfield, but doing job well done.

I see Christensen as the new Terry

CapitalCee:
Rudigar,Luiz,Christensen,azpilicueta,Moses and Alonso, All defenders and defensive midfielder Kante. I see Conte is packing the bus here.

Probably gonna mainly use moses and Alonso to attack from the flanks than defend.

Can Christensen plays as a DM

Conte is truly the man if he put this up today & win.

Nihilist:
Kante last season 3.6 tackles per game, 2.4 interceptions per game

Matic last season 1.5 tackles per game, 1.4 interceptions per game.
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Matic this season 3 tackles per game, 1 interception

Pogba this season, 1.5 tackles per game, 1 interception


I think it's obvious on these numbers alone who is doing what at both teams.

Tackling is not everything, it's not a basic requirement for a DM.

“IF I have to make a tackle then I have already made a mistake.”
That is the sentiment of Italy legend Paolo Maldini, the greatest defender in football history. He can't be so wrong to agree.

That's why great DM like Gilberto da Silva & Xabi Alonso didn't need to tackle.

Nihilist:
You see what Pogba is doing now at Manyoo? That's what I was expecting from Matic last season.

When I was pointing out how Kante was our DM based on his tackles and interceptions numbers, I was hearing yarns like temple run, and big men don't tackle.

Now Matic is averaging 3 tackles a game, similar to Kante last year. It just goes to emphasize why Matic had to go - The only thing he's really good at is winning the ball back in midfield. When Kante took over that duty, Matic lost his purpose.

I am quietly confident that Bakayoko can play that Pogba role for us when fully integrated into the team. Looking forward to his debut.

Actually I think what Pogba is doing now was what Kante did last season. Kante is just a workaholic that takes pleasure doing his job well.

Matic sit deep and let Pogba do the undertaker tackling work. Hence, that's why Pogba is more aggressive with tackling that get the fouls. Same what Kante did last season. Matic prevents direct run of opponent straight up, he escorts or confuse them towards Pogba or other teammates.

Core stability to the back 3 or 4 is what Matic provides, allowing the spare partnering midfielder to become free, run tackles, and go forward more. Conte & Mourinho sees that.

Matic is gone now let's see how Conte impact stability on Bakayoko.

BTW, to all Man U fans invading, remember last season you were comparing Herrera with Kante. Now Matic is removing him from starting line up. Now it's comparing Pogba to Kante. Where the Herrera? Una no dey taya?

SetrakusRa:
Lukaku: 3 goals - Morufat: 1 goal

Pogba: 2 goals - Kante: zero, nada, nothing etc...

Kante: Back to Back EPL (2) - Pogba: 0
Kante: PFA (1) - Pogba: 0, zero, nil, nothing etc

Elnino4ladies:
Chelsea Injury Updates: Bakayoko will probably play vs Spurs Hazard probably won't start Pedro in pain from ankle issues #CFC

Good news, I would like to see Luiz in Midfield in first half. Apart from Batshuayi on the bench with Morata FW, I think this formation is the best we have now.

Masunda/Boga from the flank.

Rudiger and Christensen looks pretty composed at the back. I want to see more of 'em before Cahill comes back.

Chelsea to win or draw this game, there's no two ways about it. #KTBFFH #CFC

The way transfer and it's huge money is going eh. Every team should just be prepared to have a solid academy to call to first team.

In about 2 years time transfer of average players may start from 100m.

gentleking90:
please can someone help me with the email address of South Africa high commission in Abuja...
please very urgent

Email address for Lagos SA embassy don't work. It wouldn't even be delivered. I'm sure Abuja's own too wouldn't.

Lukgaf:
Dear friend, I regret to inform you I got my passport and was rejected on the basis that 'No personal bank statement or reference letter from the bank to fobfitm ownership of attached bank account' and hence advised that I may re apply within 10 working days from receipt of notifications'.
My questions are:

1. Does that mean I can apply back next week?

2. Would I submit only that bank documents again because all the original docs I submitted was not given back.

3. Can I meet up for this semester?

4. Your general advise

1. Yes you can apply immediately

2. Are u sponsoring yourself? If NO, why didn't you put letter of sponsorship from the sponsor (parent,Uncle etc) stating they gonna be sponsoring you with their ID attached? That's why we strongly advice people here to read through all the pages before asking Q's or applying.

3. Submit with photocopies of all documents its fine.

4. On the SOP state the reason for your denial and how you've amended it by getting new statement of account from bank letter with ID of sponsor, letter of sponsor, signed & attached.

5. Contact your HOD, and if possibly your potential supervisor.

I advice you bother more on getting the visa than meeting up with the semester.

Adorable, but all I see is school fees.

Emaprince:
Have they loaned out Batshuayi?

What are they waiting for?

Are u kidding me?

Loan out Batshuayi when we only have two forwards.

Who's gonna be starting Carling cup?

Chelsea order Costa to return to the club

"It is understood Chelsea have made four demands of the player if he is to restore relations that have been badly soured even before this weekend’s interview. The first is straightforward, that he should return to the club. The second is that he should report for training, the third that he get match fit and the fourth, and most surprising, that he put himself into contention for first-team selection"

Really?

Costa: "In January, things happened with the coach. I was on the brink of renewing my contract and they put the brakes on it"

Renew contract or you wanted to go to China

I smell Lies

Lukgaf:
but I submitted my application last month (11th) for this semester. hope no pro

Yeah it's fine. It actually open twice, November then closes February. Then around June-July for second semester.

raumdeuter:
Man Utd are title favourites they should win the league easily

Yeah I couldn't agree more. But they were title favourite beginning of last season too before we the underdogs came up.

They look really compact ATM.

@abdullahi45

You may not need SAQA for some schools but its best you do it to know you stance. You most likely do honours has you have a 4yrs Bsc.

About application fee, if you serious enough you wouldn't bother on that. Highest application fee you get to pay is maybe R300 which is less than 9k in Naira. You gonna be paying school fees in millions, so why escaping.

Even in 9ja lowest application fee you can pay for postgraduate is 10k if not 25k.

See Matic doing Kante's work.

Our midfield don't need two players doing the undertaker work. But when we told them last season they think we haters.

Can any Chelsea fan tell me he doesn't feel sad watching Matic play for the opposition right now?

We may as well just give ManU the league. That's how this feels.

Lukgaf:
do u mean one can't apply by September

I know as at last year PhD can apply anytime of the year, while MSc honours are from November.

abdullahi45:
Good morning gurus?

Is this the nairaland platform that I can get info and ask questions on South Africa University admission?

I mean talking about various South Africa schools, admission requirements etc?

Also talking on whether to do Bsc (Hons) or MSc and the likes? I mean not talking about visa alone....

Please help. You may share link to refer me. Thanks

Each school has its own admission requirements. You should be able to navigate through the school site and communicate with the faculty.

Griffon:
Conte told Sky Sports: “Matic knows very well what I think about him.

The importance of this player, who is really good player, a top player, very important for our team.

“But sometimes you must accept this crazy transfer market.

And sometimes you must accept different decisions.

“But he is a great loss for us.”

.........

Obviously the Serbian wall was sold against Conte's decision.

Enough said.

Even Mourinho acknowledge Matic greatness

"When I joined Manchester United last year I thought immediately that we needed a kind of Matic but there are not many. There are just a couple, not many,” he said.

“But I was not thinking of it [buying him] because I always thought I never like to go to players that I think are the impossible mission and I felt there was no chance.

“When I got the call that Matic wants to play for me and wants to play for Manchester United this season and we can make it happen, I thought it’s the perfect player for me"

"He’s a player of 29 and has five years in the Premier League. He has lots of experience.

“He’s one of those players that gives me what I like in players which is consistency. It is the way I trust the player is going to perform. Matic is Matic. So I think he was a fantastic signing for us.”

The two coaches can't be stupid not to see the quality and rigidity he brings to the midfield.

Goal for Tottenham

Erickson to Dele Alli, just like always.

Ibime:
I wanted to add him to my FPL team sef but wasn't sure if Poch would start him.

Awesome replacement for Kyle Walker. Tottenham didn't break the bank to get another defender, they just bring him in from the academy. It's something Chelsea should learn from.

This young Kyle Walker-Peters is a fine defender

Cobham delivery though..

Seems like we're gonna have a fun filled Sunday Afternoon.

Patiently sitting at front roll to see how the drama unfolds.

Who wants popcorn?

Dongorgon5:
After that red card,we should have change to 4-2-3.
Luiz and rudiger at cb
Azpi (rb) Alonso(lb)
cesc kante
willian boga basthuay
Is it a must to play 3-4-3?
something is wrong with conte.

He's not comfortable with Luiz in a 2 man CB. I'm not also.

Where are those that use to bash Alonso.

He gave us the good forward attack with shots. Willian setup well in the absent of hazard, he tried his bit.

Morata shot them haters up. Atleast we would rest from Morata's bashers

I think Conte played Batshuaiyi to justify why he should be locked up on the bench. Dude went MIA.

Where una they stream am biko

elume2020:
Please House when will study visa application submission opens for 2018 honours in take open at Lagos Embassy. Any idea of the processing time based on last year experience.

Thanks

Around November

Watching Matic brilliant performance in a Red jersey was so sad.

It was like I should go get a rope and do the needful