Chelsea 2023/24 season thread.
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Just signed another defender from Monaco who I've never heard of for £38.5m. The last one turned out to be mightily impressive mind.
Colwill off then?
Nah, this new chap is a right footer. He's Fofanas replacement.
What's the pecking order for LCB, Silva....Badashile (don't think his injury is anything like Fofana so he'll be available in the season soon enough)....Colwill.....Boulaharouz.....Del Horno.......Cucerella?
Going to be fascinating how Poch manages the squad and how long it takes him to lock down a solid first 11. Silva 39 soon but his fitness has never been a problem at all since he came to premier league and been managing 3 games a week fine in later parts of season so can't see it suddenly being an issue now with Chelsea just playing once a week.
He’s a RCB.
What's the pecking order for LCB, Silva....Badashile (don't think his injury is anything like Fofana so he'll be available in the season soon enough)....Colwill.....Boulaharouz.....Del Horno.......Cucerella?
Going to be fascinating how Poch manages the squad and how long it takes him to lock down a solid first 11. Silva 39 soon but his fitness has never been a problem at all since he came to premier league and been managing 3 games a week fine in later parts of season so can't see it suddenly being an issue now with Chelsea just playing once a week.
Silva is RCB for us. It’s just Colwill and Badiashile competing for LCB. You can add Cucurella to that if we move to a back 3.
Watching Poch give team talks at the quarter mark must be like porn to our newest Chelsea fan on here.
This Santos kid is legit. Do we even need Caicedo?
it's like porn for me as well, considering what our last two managers were like .. and all the players properly paying attention
Premier League summer series winners. The winning culture at Chelsea continues
Yeeey
A little difference in winning preseason trophies
I’m imagining Bashir Humphreys is going out on loan. The one we just bought might go out immediately as well if we keep Trevoh.
Bashir has been super impressive to me though. We were never letting go of Colwill. It’s Humphreys I would have put in a testing bid for if I were another club. I think he’s going to be excellent.
At this point I just don’t think Fofana factors into decision making at all.
Bashir has been super impressive to me though. We were never letting go of Colwill. It’s Humphreys I would have put in a testing bid for if I were another club. I think he’s going to be excellent.
At this point I just don’t think Fofana factors into decision making at all.
Santos, chukwuemeka both will stay in my opinion. Jackson more or less confirmed his starting berth when season started. Maatsen impressed me with his pace,control of the ball and passing. Have that defender s tenacity as well. For me the front six will be going by preseason form,
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--mudr---nkunku---maatsen
----------santos---enzo----------
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--mudr---nkunku---maatsen
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I felt like I was the only one asking this question. Santos is going to be great. Physically he has a slightly different skill set than Caicedo though.
I think they made 3 excellent buys in Carney, Casadei, and Santos… so I’m hoping they have some faith in their process.
I thought summer trophies were for swimming competitions only.
Superb prospect but he needs the time and space to develop. He shouldn't be a starter this season. Caicedo meanwhile was one of the best DMs in Europe last season. I think his impact (should he sign) could be Kante-esque. Part of the reason Brighton are holding out for 100m is simply that they know just how amazing he is.
I think santos will cope with physical demands. He is technically sound and calm in possession. Even we sign caicedo santos will get significant time in my opinion.
And seeing that kid gives me enough security we can be okay even caicedo deal failed to materialise. Have Reece to fill the void for big games here and there.
Dortmund last pre season game before grand pl opener at bridge against liverpool. This time I am more confident we have enough to give red scouse punch for punch.
It was tongue in cheek. I've just been super impressed with him. He looks mature beyond his years. Compared to Casadei who is a year older but looks underdeveloped up against PL opposition.
We definitely should sign Caicedo.
Apparently looking mch fitter in pre-season. Poch implementing the 'box midfield' that guardiola and arteta use.
Very happy to see he's evolving as a coach.
In the immediate future my main concern was whether he'd be stubbornly sticking to what worked for him before (ala Wenger) but he appears very open to change judging by pre season.
Wow Maatsen going straight in for Liverpool, didn't he play more as a full back for Burnley?
So which Saudi club are you farming Sterling off to within the next 6 months?
Yeah his natural position is LB but he's only played LW and RW for us in pre-season and performed pretty well there, even scored two goals.
Yeah he was a left back for Burnley, but extremely offensive and almost more of a wingback in possession. He's a bit suspect defensively in 1v1 situations but extremely versatile and can play basically anywhere on the left side or can play infield from advanced right-sided positions. The Tifo video linked above hit on a big part of what he brings to the table, which is more or less someone who enables a box midfield in advanced positions when in possession without sacrificing too much attacking quality and whilst providing reasonable cover for our fullbacks as they go forward.
If Sterling could be farmed off that would be phenomenal. Feels like that'll only be possible next summer though - at a pinch maybe in the winter if he's not getting minutes.
He is always evolving. Probably the most proactive manager in football. When he went to psg from spurs, he had to involved in order to accommodate the players he had. The poster claiming that he is using the box structure that arteta and pep was using doesn't realize that such a system isnt new to Pochettino. Pochettino already implemented that philosophy at psg and is akin to something that is being transferred to this chelsea team, but with players who are better suited to it.
Regardless, I m not surprised how quickly he has transformed chelsea and made them looking like a top team. Even when they won the champion league, they didn't look this good. One of the few thing lacking right now is player recruitment. Caicedo is a must if they are to be competitive. So is someone like kudas or olise for the right attacking midfield role. Moreover, a quality modern keeper. Then if they want quality depth, they need a backup number ten like cherki, a backup number 6 (if Ugo doesn't cut it) and someone like vlahovic or wahi (if Borja doesn't cut it).
So the squad still has many holes. However, Pochettino is covering those holes because the youngster like Santos, carni, angelo, caesedi, maatsen, hall, and so on are performing well under him so far. These players are still far from being world class and need experience. If chelsea fan and owners are willing to risk immediate success for their development, then it would be a good idea for Pochettino to continue players these kids and forgo some of the depth they need in their squad.
Transformed Chelsea to a top team?
Wise up.
They haven’t even played a competitive game yet.
Wise up.
They haven’t even played a competitive game yet.
I m always wised up and the key word is "Looking". Chelsea players have the right attitude and energy(fitness) right now, which most top teams has and wasn't there for a long time that even one of their players said he doesn't recognize that chelsea team anymore. There is no way that when competitive games start, these players will change completely from what the audience is seeing in pre season. Things will be more competitive and i expect a few loses but the performance will be different from the past few season even if they lose.
He is always evolving. Probably the most proactive manager in football. When he went to psg from spurs, he had to involved in order to accommodate the players he had. The poster claiming that he is using the box structure that arteta and pep was using doesn't realize that such a system isnt new to Pochettino. Pochettino already implemented that philosophy at psg and is akin to something that is being transferred to this chelsea team, but with players who are better suited to it.
Regardless, I m not surprised how quickly he has transformed chelsea and made them looking like a top team. Even when they won the champion league, they didn't look this good. One of the few thing lacking right now is player recruitment. Caicedo is a must if they are to be competitive. So is someone like kudas or olise for the right attacking midfield role. Moreover, a quality modern keeper. Then if they want quality depth, they need a backup number ten like cherki, a backup number 6 (if Ugo doesn't cut it) and someone like vlahovic or wahi (if Borja doesn't cut it).
So the squad still has many holes. However, Pochettino is covering those holes because the youngster like Santos, carni, angelo, caesedi, maatsen, hall, and so on are performing well under him so far. These players are still far from being world class and need experience. If chelsea fan and owners are willing to risk immediate success for their development, then it would be a good idea for Pochettino to continue players these kids and forgo some of the depth they need in their squad.
When's the wedding? You two must be very excited
They will be in the running for a champions league spot in probably the toughest PL season for CL spots so far.
Toughest? No. Not when there is 5 spots available instead of 4.
Disgraceful pitch tonight in Chicago. Nkunku already forced off with an injury. Both teams should have refused to play here.
I ddnt know that. Thanks. Not toughest then.
Pre season going well for them
Looks more like the Christmas pudding formation.
Chelsea agreed to sign robert Sanchez from BHAFC according to ornstein.