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Ibime:
What do you expect when you watch English commentaries?

If you could speak Italian, what do you think Italian commentators say about their players?

What do you think Brilla FM guys are saying about Anayo Iwuala?

That's how when I was a kid, one of my adult neighbour claimed Super Eagles will win 1994 World Cup if only John Salako and John Fashanu will join the team, and I believed him.

swiz123:
Rubbish!!! He doesn't posses the requisite skill of a professional footballer..... His abilities appeal to people like dostan who understands little about football

Ibime:
You can say they are overpriced which is normal due to English factor and filling homebased slot carrying a premium. What you cannot say is they are overhyped.

A lot of highly valued trash came to EPL but their price tag was overlooked cos they are not English. I am talking Pepe, Felipe Anderson etc

When you pay more for an English player it's because you know 7 times out of 10, he will perform to a basic level unlike foreign players who may have settlement issues off the pitch or struggle with the pace of the English game

Ibime:
You have Kroos and Goretzka in midfield, not Friday Elaho and Thompson Oliha, yet they were pushed back.

Is it not the same formation both teams played? Why would Declan and co have Kroos and Goretzka defending their half all game long while playing the same formation?

Give it up. Your hatred for English players is outdated. English boys are doing well now.

Ibime:
What these sons of sedition don't understand is that English football has changed. Our academies are producing the best, that's why Chelsea youth teams dominate European competitions

Bundesliga clubs are dying for any English academy player now and they are going there and performing like top players straight from academy. Some of them return to EPL and can't even perform. I am talking Sancho, Bellingham, Reiss Nelson, Emile Smith-Rowe, Ademola Lookman, Jonjoe Kenny etc

Some of these players will be considered for German team based on their Bundesliga performance but won't smell England team.

See them talking down Declan Rice yet Declan put Germany midfield on backfoot. They did not consider that Bellingham who Declan is benching handsomely is burning down Bundesliga

BlueMann:
James' case is a bit of a curious one. I remember last season, he was making waves mostly because of his attacking play, with his crossing ability in particular catching the eye. That was the period when the Beckham comparisons came up (comparisons strictly in terms of crossing). I remember how fans used to blast the attackers for failing to utilize the fantastic crosses/cutbacks James played into the box numerous times.

Then, what many people weren't convinced about was the defensive aspect of his game.

So what could've happened? The back passing is undeniably obvious, and a bit frustrating at times. But when he does attack, he is a joy to watch. And the defensive side of the game that used to generate doubts, is now one of his biggest strengths.

James has the tools to become one of the very best in the game. Forget hype. Last season, his attacking play made the headlines. This season, it's his defense. I think he needs to find a balance, as he's now proven that he can attack AND defend.

Again, some have highlighted his physique as a sort of an issue. First off, this dude is mad strong. But then again, it seems his size/mass makes it difficult for him to zip up and down he flanks. If that's the case, then it's definitely something he can work on.

Me I still maintain faith in James, though he needs to address some issues.

Singapore1:
that was crazy save from donaruma

iamoyindamola:
Haaland doesn't have any strong argument to bench kane
ATM lewandowski and CR7 are the only 2

thorrvik55:
Lol.. I'm guessing u were not here last season before Chelsea signed Havertz

He was hyped as a generational talent that would take the Premier League by storm by majority of the Chelsea fans here..

Havertz has not lived up to expectations, ppl expected more from him tbh. There is no doubt about the fact that he is talented.
Just so u know, Havertz is the Club's record signing while Mount is an Academy boy that probably wouldn't have been considered for First team football if Frank Lampard was not appointed as Chelsea coach..

Ppl like Donstan that has turned to Havertz hater sef actively campaigned for Havertz signing..
Most of the so-called Havertz haters here do it cos of biased/unwarranted Mount criticism.

Imagine someone saying Mason Mount is not good enough to play for Chelsea.. Like, na back of TV the person dey watch?

Greatihex:
British propaganda is why Tuchel was starting Mount ahead of Havertz?
Nothing wey person no go read for here.

Na my fault sha.

Havertz10:
and the agenda begins


You tried to force me to change the gauge from 21 to 22 I refused now you are using sentiments to argue

Havertz was in team of the season at 19, he lost out on player of the year not young player but player of the year to reus at 19 with less than 30 votes

He won the champions league at 21

He has gotten Ballon d'Or shouts from both inside and outside Germany


He was valued at 100m

Chased by all the top teams, not chase as gist, they approached his agents to discuss possible transfer


He was signed for 71m at 21

Havertz is not dele alli's level on any metric, rest with your agenda abeg

User09:
So.......On the subject of Closure, It feels good to see Ozo doing well post house. I did and still like what he stands for.

I have to tell u guys though, It's gonna be really bloody for Dora; Like u all have no idea what's coming for her. One thing is sure you wouldnt like Prince and Dora after all the revelation. U'll have to pick a side

Good thing some of us saw through her from the beginning. Also Nengi fans on here, Slow ur roll; It goes round. In addition, If y'all choose to believe Katharina now, All I ask is that u stay consistent; cos she plays her role diligently

Anyway it's all in the past and I'm sure they'll all do better going forward

hensben:
In summary, rodri, Jorg and bousq are system players. It’s not a rocket science why they are not rated.

pocohantas:
But it is annoying the way Nigerian men behave. A woman you have been married to since 2009. Even if her money isn’t inside, if she didn’t make the home conducive, you can’t do well at work. It is painful watching the man of your youth go about impregnating strange women while your life is on hold for the kids. It is more painful that the woman would still be blamed for the failed marriage. Let’s be fair to our spouses please- male and female alike.

You don’t want to marry again? Fine. Treat them with respect and fairness. At some point they had your back and if they wanted you dead, you’ll be long gone.

Simran94:
My dear Ozo made us proud, he went beyond hater's expectations concerning him.

I still don't get why people refused to believe that the Prido friendship was born out of hatred/jealousy for Ozo and Nengi just because they were rejected.

Mud will touch everybody, yes we know. What matters is Ozo and Nengi have sorted themselves out and are still great friends till today.

Lol, ka3na? Was she an housemate?

Havertz10:
User09

I read an article today about haaland wage demands and how it will affect our team cause players will be seeking wage increase

Having 2nd thoughts now, maybe it's not a good idea, its going to affect us, see how Sanchez wage led to pogba and de gea wage hikes

Havertz10:
it's self explanatory na, chance quality vs chances created

I didn't make it, got it from a Twitter user that was also trying to explain why he produces few assist compared to the number of chances he creates, they fetched the data from rfef or something like that

Ibime:
I've come to realise that Havertz is a solid runner. . . when he's playing attacking positions.

Same cannot be said when he was playing in a midfield three.

Reminds me of Mourinhos comment on Loftus Cheek - "he only runs when he is running forward"

nihilistjnr:
Go and bring the first half source...BRO

Actman05:
Only player to cover more ground than N'Golo Kante (5.64km) in that first half was Kai Havertz (5.96km) �

Havertz is a low-key worker.

Copied.

nihilistjnr:
This is a lie.

Hummels at CB covered more ground than Havertz tonight, I don't know where you people pull these stats from, but I always come correct

https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/statistics/players/

Live from UEFA

You Havertz fans may need to be arrested las las.

nihilistjnr:
Explain how it's subjective

nihilistjnr:
Even the defender that didn't keep a cleansheet and scored an own goal appears to have scored higher in performance ratings

Havertz was so utterly anonymous, he might as well start hacking as a side hustle.