A good physical dm before a wingback
Chelsea 2020/21 - General discussion
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) are here to talk about United's dreadful home defeat at the hands of Big Ange's Tottenham Hotspur. Should this have been the end of Ten Hag? How long does he actually have left? And does Nik finally want ETH out?!
Yeah maybe - though perhaps Ampadu could slot in there?
No. Not good enough. And we need a physical presence in there.
We got all action kante - not big
The passer jorji- not big
And the driver kova - not big
Feel like Ampadu has been hugely victimised by the dysfunction at Sheffield United. Think I'd agree that he's probably not ready for a place at Chelsea next year but it's a real pity as I think he could have kicked on further this season.
Agreed about the need for a physical presence in our midfield - personally I hope the Tchouameni links are concrete. Also, Bakayoko is coming back - perhaps this is just my nature as a Bakayoko apologist but I feel like we could do worse for a 4th choice central midfielder?
Remember Ampadu being the central CB for Leipzig vs Spurs away and he was outstanding. He just needs a chance.
I've been bricking it for a while now. It's such a huge game, it makes it worse to me that we were the better side and should have had a bit of a cushion.
I somehow think it sets us up for a cruel exit
That's the spirit !
Have a horrible feeling Eden Hazard will turn up tonight.
Ffs
Will Werner replicate Lewandowski's 2013 performance today with 4 goals? 
1 would be nice. Let alone 4.Will Werner replicate Lewandowski's 2013 performance today with 4 goals?
If Chelsea get to the final, imagine after the season he has had, if Werner scores the FA cup and CL winning goals in the two games.
With all the negative karma that fecker has built up this season I'm expecting a double hattrick.
#WeAreAllChelsea
Have their performances improved by playing 3 CB's?
Being in the final of the mens and womens CL is pretty cool.
I've just ordered the full kit, half price.
Completely outplayed Madrid. Great CL campaign.
Chelsea more often than not get it right with regards to sacking managers
They sacked Jose and Avram Grant took them to a finalworks. They sacked AVB and DiMatteo won them the trophy. Now Lampard gone and tuchel got them to the top4 and finals
Mad strategy that works. Heck wasn't Hiddink a minute or two away from a CL final too?
They sacked Jose and Avram Grant took them to a finalworks. They sacked AVB and DiMatteo won them the trophy. Now Lampard gone and tuchel got them to the top4 and finals
Mad strategy that works. Heck wasn't Hiddink a minute or two away from a CL final too?
It's not really a mad strategy though, in many cases It's just common sense. Romanticism when it comes to managers can be dangerous and lead to years of wasted potential. Obviously there are managers that have earned more time than others but if it's not working more time isn't going to magically fix things.
Hiddink was interim manager in for Scolari in the 08-09 Ovrebo semi - but he was always a short term appointment.
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GET THE feck IN THEY DONT MAKE IT EASY DO THEY
Can't wait for Istambul now!
Havertz is going to have a big season next season imo.
That was easy for them.
Controlled approach while still creating chances.
They killed that tie off but were still positive.
Their athleticism is frightening - like our 2007 team with Rooney, Ronaldo, Saha.
Controlled approach while still creating chances.
They killed that tie off but were still positive.
Their athleticism is frightening - like our 2007 team with Rooney, Ronaldo, Saha.
Mason Mount is brilliant. Would love a player like him at United to break through.
Bar his finishing I thought he played really well. And he worked his arse off to boot. Performances like that need to be more often.
I expect a lot from Havertz and Werner next season.
It is not like Werner isn't PL level. He clearly is but unfortunately his conversion rate has been horrible. But good news is that he creates a lot and is involved in so many plays.His numbers at Leipzig and for Germany show that he is a great scorer. He is missing a lot of the easy chances, which is not about PL being stronger than Bundesliga , it is about confidence and more a mental thing.
He needs to consistent score in some games in a row to gain that confidence which is needed to dominate.
With his pace , technique and link up game he can be a top PL player.
It is not like Werner isn't PL level. He clearly is but unfortunately his conversion rate has been horrible. But good news is that he creates a lot and is involved in so many plays.His numbers at Leipzig and for Germany show that he is a great scorer. He is missing a lot of the easy chances, which is not about PL being stronger than Bundesliga , it is about confidence and more a mental thing.
He needs to consistent score in some games in a row to gain that confidence which is needed to dominate.
With his pace , technique and link up game he can be a top PL player.
Fecking buzzing.
I think he needs a striker in front of him to take the pressure off.
One thing I thought was funny was when I watched the highlights of this game and thought that the producers has sped up our counter attacks because they look to rapid to be real.
Oh, have you won the Champions League? (Disclaimer Chelsea finished finished 4th last season). Still 90 at least minutes to go.
We'd be buzzing if we're in a CL final too. Heck I'd rather be 6th and in the final than 4th and not.
It's amazing that if they win, they'll have 2 CL and we'll only have 3.
I haven't cracked open the champagne bottle mate. I'm just happy. I think I'm allowed to enjoy my team reaching the CL final for the first time in nearly a decade.
Maddening honestly. This popped into my head earlier.
Literally the 2nd worst final possible as a United fan.
All our history and great teams, but they'd just be 1 behind in CL titles won if they beat City.
Our 3 CLs win record is way, way too low. We should have had at least one more.