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My God! If City got Kane,the title would have over in October.

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Quality strike from KDB

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Only the referee has to explain how Milner has stayed on the pitch. And then Liverpool goes and scores a minute later.🙄

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Well, i have to say it will be difficult for Chelsea to win the league, i would rank the lowest because of the decisions that go against Chelsea, it’s difficult to win when the system is fighiting against you.

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Very interesting line up from Tuchel. Chalobah has been recalled and deployed in midfield. Loftus-Cheek, Werner, Chilwell and Hudson Odoi have been recalled. Jorginho, Alonso, Christensen Havertz and Ziyech drop to the bench. the formation is 3-5-2. let us hope that Werner remembers the reverse fixture of last season when he scored twice in the first half

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Tuchel has confirmed that Mount is fit to face Southampton. that is booster for the team, we looked deviod of creativity in recent matches, and also our tempo slow because attacking players we not pressing the defenses, i think the return of Mount would help that. i’m not sure if he will start the game, but if i was Tuchel i would throw him straight into the line up. he will be useful than Ziyech who is both lazy and looks disinterested. i will be surprised if Ziyech starts another game except if he has a turn around if form and attitude.

As for Havertz, he needs to learn to be tough and ruthless, this league is an unforgiving league for young players, he has to fight for his right to be in the team. Once Pulisic returns, i don’t think he will be automatic starter, he will have competition. if Pulisic is fit, he gives you goals, and i won’t be surprised if Tuchel prefers him. Aslo, Reece James will miss the match as he is yet to recover from the injury. Tuchel said he was surprised when he heard Southgate has selected him.

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Nine,

The double standard in the media reporting is unbelievable! Chelsea have identical record as City and United, win 5, Draw 1 and lost 2 in all competitions. But if you read the media reporting, you will think that Chelsea have lost 10 games in a row. When you read phrases like Tuchel’s honey moon period is over, and he is under pressure, you will think Roman has spoken with them.

The same media that led us to believe that Tuchel is capable of walking on the sea without a boat or life saving jacket😊.

Personally, i feel Chelsea is heading in the right direction, but we still have room for improvement as every other team in Europe. No game is easy in the premier league, but the intensity in which you play in bigger matches is higher than the one you play with smaller teams.

Chelsea have been playing with big teamals since the second match of the league and majority away. So it’s understandable if there is a drop in performance, after all we cannot win all of those matches, it was bound that we may lose some. But i’m still happy with our position. I remember many pundits were predicting that we may fall behind once we play the bigger games. But did we?😊

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Moos,

That defensive coach is in joint second position with that attacking coach you always hail by virtue of only only goal. Both teams plus United has 13 points. This is the same system that won us the CL last season. Sometimes you shouldn’t post for the sake of it. We lost to Juventus the biggest club in Italy! All teams will games, let us wait at the end of the season and see who has accumilated the highest points, not the team that have played the best football.

Prizes are won by sheer of hardwork not beauty. It wa only two weeks ago that Tuchel was hailed as the best coaches in the world. One bite doesn’t fill a stomach and one game doesn’t make him a bad coach. I fully trust his judgement, and so far he has got 9/10 right. The last cimpetitve team we had was when we won the league and Conte in 2016/17 season. Although this team has won nothing yet, they are competitve and nobody would want to face them.

Tuchel has also saved the careers of players whom the club spent a lot, they were assets that the club would have lost. But now they have saved money that could have gone into the team for their replacement. If i mention a few, Rudiger, Christensen, Azpi, Alonso, Jorginho, Havertz and even Kepa. All of these playere are key players for the team today, but 9 months ago majority looked to be shown the exit door last summer. Creidt to where it’ s due, Tuchel has rebuilt their confidence and the team is reaping the rewards.

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I think we need to look at our strengths and where we can hurt Juventus rather than their strengths and where they can hurt us. This is the toughest match of our group, and if we can claim victory, then it will be ours to lose in top spot.

We need to avoid second Spot, simply because there are tough teams who may likely qualify as group winners. I would rather face Barcelona than Face PSG, Real Madrid and Bayern.

We have a few injuries not sure if any has recovered since Saturday. My prediction is that Tuchel will rest Kante and Silva. One because of his age which is impossible to play two tough matches in one week, and the other to keep him fit.

My predicted team is: Mendy, Azpi, Christensen, Rudiger,Hodson Odi, Kovacic, Jorginho, Alonso, Havertz, Lukaku, Ziyech. But it may hapoen that Silva may start and Hodson Odoi benched. But instead of Ziyech, i would like to see Loftus Cheek who has had an excellent cameo against City.

Whatever happens, i think Tuchel will go for the win so that we can qualify early and rest a few of the boys in the later stages of the group games.

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Chilwell had two misfortunes that coincided, he had played in the CL final on 29th of May, two weeks before the Euros. by then Shaw has already reported for international duty. Chilwell played too much football that season, and he was given one week off by Southgate, and that has been his undoing. by the time he returned for international duty, Shaw has played all the frinedly matches and caught the eye of Southgate. and when they started the Euros, Southgate did what he could do which was correct as England reached the Euros Final.

Then there were more misfortunes at the Euros for Chilwell as he and Mount had to Isolate themselves after coming into contact with Gilmour who tested positive for Covid-19, that was another missed Opportunity to impress the coach. once he returned from the 10 day isolaton period, Shaw had already established himself.

Then, the Euros ended two days before Chelsea started the preseason. Alonso has been there for preseason, while Chilwell like others who went to the Euros was given a two weeks holiday, again that was his second undoing as Alonso has gained competitve advantage over him. and as Tuchel himself admitted, the lad has lost confidence, and Tuchel has to rebuild it little by little.

His performance against Astonvilla didn’t help his case. he was poor, had too many misplaced passes, and failed to stop the cross that led to Villa goal. and as if that wasn’t enough, he missed his penalty. this is the time when player’s character comes into play. he is facing an uncertain period, it’s upto him how he overcomes in this dificult period. but no doubt that he has got the talent to do so.

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Adlab,

I have seen since yesterday you have been preaching Chelsea had no shot on target, would that have changed any thing had we got 100 shots on target and all of them got saved and went on to lose 1-0? The only stat that matters is the goals, City had 1 and we had zero.

Chelsea play as a team, and we had an off day as a team yesterday. We gave City too much time on the ball, and we got punished for that. It’s a lesson for Tuchel and the boys. And i hope such mistake won’t be repeated. City were better than us yesterday, but that won’to be measured on Chelsea’s strength so far. We have played Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs away and collected 7 points out of 9 and played 50 minutes with 10 men at Anfield.

It was always pound to happen that we may lose at some stage in the season. We lost to the Champions, then did our rivals take advantage?

Despite our tough matches, we are level on points with City and United, and a point behind the league leaders Liverpool.

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City had been the better team throughout the game and had the better motivation than us. They were out on a revange mission. And credit to them for nicking this one. So far we have played 4 of the 5 top six rivals, and we have two wins, a draw and a defeat. I would have taken this if i was offered early.

Three of those four matches have been away. I have to give credit to Tuchel for this performances. Overall, i was happy with how we started the season. But i’m not happy with our performance of today. City outclassed us and fair play to them.

Next we need to regroup for the Juventus game.

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It was always bound to happen that we had to lose one day, and there is no better opposition to do than City. Both Werner and Lukaku were poor up top. And Kante had a game to forget. We improved once we conceded the goal, and i was asking myself why didn’t we play like that before.

Alonso has so been very poor today. I think the loss of Reece James early on opened the door for Grealish as he had one v one with Christensen. Also Azpi playing as the right sided cb would have overlaped James and some chances created from there.

The positives are the performance of Loftus Cheek. He bossed the midfield in the little cameo he has played. Also Kante, Jorginho and Kovacic don’t work as a unit. I hope Loftus Cheek gets more game time.

Otherwise, City had the better motivation than us. They were out on a revange mission. And credit to the for nicking. So far we have played 4 of the 5 top six rivals, and we have two wins, a draw and a defeat. I would have taken this if i was offered early. Three of those four matches have been away. I have to give credit to Tuchel for this performances.

Next we need to regroup for the Juventus game.

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Well, i said last night Tuchel likes to surprise us, and although it’s hardly a surprise, i wasn’t expecting him to drop Silva and Havertz especially Silva. The line up is: Mendy, Azpi, Christensen, Rudiger, Reece James, Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso, Werner, Lukaku. That is a very good line up. And the formation is 3-5-2. Good luck to the boys.

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Tuchel likes to surprise us every time. I won’t be surprised if he pulls a new rabbit out of the hat tomorrow and completely surprises us with different players than expected.

For once i would like to see Werner and Lukaku ip top, but i think we will likely see the the team that played in the second half against Spurs. That midfield is very strong. And the forward like has goals in them. Havertz scored against City in the biggest stage, and he has already scored against Liverpool this season. So he must have the confidence.i would understand why Tuchel may want him ahead of Werner. He has played good in the big teams. And he looks comfortable, more so he is our future talisman.

I’m worried for Chilwell, he seems to have lost the confidence, he needs a run of games to re-establish himself, but right now Alonso seems to have won this battle and it will impossible for Tuchel to drop him without a drop in form. Ziyech was our chief creative player once, but it seems he is also lacking confidence. Tuchel doesn’t trust him fully. And the injury to Mount opens the door for him to hsve some minutes tomorrow. But it’s up to him how he reacts.

Loftus Cheek has done excellent in mid week, Tuchel has praised hid performance in central midfield. If this boy can stay injury free he will be an asset to tue team. The futures of Sarr and Barkley are bleak, unless they improve from now and January.

The way Tuchel is handling things is very impressive.

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Our back five will be the same as they were against Spurs. i will only consider Kepa for Mendy only. as for the midfield? i would pick Kante, Jorginho and Kovacic simply we need to get a foot in midfield. if we make the central space compact, then we will have a very good chance. 90% of City’s creativity goes through the centre.

I like the idea of playing Werner and Lukaku up top. that will be handy for any defence to contain. and it give either of them the space they require. on one hand the defenders will be warry of Lukaku’s physicality while on the other hand they will also be warry of Werner’s pace. but where does that leave for Kai Havertz who is the golden boy of Tuchel? anyway, i suspect Tuchel play Havertz rather than Werner alongside Lukaku.

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This game thicked a few boxes for Chelsea.werner is off the mark, that boosts his confidence. Although the media was demonising him still, that goal will do a world of good for his confidence.

There is this pattern that teams are adopting making compact in midifeld with 3 to 4 players against our midfield pivot. So playing 3-5-2 will compensate that. And by recalling Kante, and playing Werner next to Lukaku will be handful for the City defence without losing our solidity in midfield. The back five will be the same. Mendy for Kepa will be the other change.

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One of the Reasons why CHO is complaining at Chelsea is lack of game time, as he is behind Pulisic, Werner, Havertz, Mount in the 2 positions behind Lukaku. How will his situation change if he goes to Liveepool and is playing behind Salah, Mane, Ferminho and Jota? At least at Chelsea he has friends, familiar environment and good salary which he won’t have at Liverpool. The only thing that can tempt him is playing time, and at the moment i can’t see him achieving that at Liverpool. The guy is only 20 but has already won the Europa league amd Champions league. He only needs enough game time to develop further

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Well, delighted with the result. it has been an even first half with neither team creating clear cut chances, although, Spurs edged be controlling the midfield battle. in the second half, Chelsea was the better team and deserved the points on the basis of our second-half performance. we could have scored more than 3 had we been clinical enough.

Next week could be our biggest game of the season. I hope we don’t lose that game. it will be interesting to see who Tuchel goes for. will he play 2 up top and use Werner’s pace to hit City on the break? or will he go toe to toe with City? I think the former makes sense, going toe to toe with City carries its risks.

I have to say, Silva surprised me today, his performance has been unreal. and for him to score and keep a clean sheet against the division’s deadliest duo in Kane and Son shows the level he is playing at currently. Jorginho has also highlighted his importance to our team. Even Alonso is playing a level above his usual displays. and I also have to give credit to Kepa, I was feeling jitters when I saw him in our lineup. but fair enough he rose to the occasion.

The injury to Mount is a bit worrying given he is important to our set-up. but at least that is one area that we have plenty of options. next week midfield trio of Kante, Jorginho and Kovacic is the best for me.

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Well, delighted with the result. it has been an even first half with neither team creating clear cut chances, although, Spurs edged be controlling the midfield battle. in the second half, Chelsea was the better team and deserved the points on the basis of our second-half performance. we could have scored more than 3 had we been clinical enough.

Next week could be our biggest game of the season. I hope we don’t lose that game. it will be interesting to see who Tuchel goes for. will he play 2 up top and use Werner’s pace to hit City on the break? or will he go toe to toe with City? I think the former makes sense, going toe to toe with City carries its risks.

I have to say, Silva surprised me today, his performance has been unreal. and for him to score and keep a clean sheet against the division’s deadliest duo in Kane and Son shows the level he is playing at currently. Jorginho has also highlighted his importance to our team. Even Alonso is playing a level above his usual displays. and I also have to give credit to Kepa, I was feeling jitters when I saw him in our lineup. but fair enough he rose to the occasion.

The injury to Mount is a bit worrying given he is important to our set-up. but at least that is one area that we have plenty of options. next week midfield trio of Kante, Jorginho and Kovacic is the best for me.

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