Aryagorn

Madrid couldn't signed the likes of Falcao, Aguero, Lewandowski, Suárez, Icardi, Aubameyang, Cavani etc. if they didn't rate him. And let's be honest; why would Madrid discard Benzema who's scored 44 UCL-goals in 88 games for them and 4th highest top scorer in UCL history? The guy is one of the biggest reasons for Madrid winning 4 UCLs in 5 years. Never mind that Benzema has been a forward who made almost 200 goals + 100 assists for RM whilist being an amazing all-round footballer. Was consistent to deliver around 20 goals in all comps for years (barring 09/10 & 17/18). An impressive feat despite being not always being an out-and-out striker whilist being a 3rd fiddle behind Bale/CR7. You don't play for a club of Real Madrid's caliber for almost 10 years if you're sh*t.

BT Sport studio highlighting on Alvaro Morata's goalscoring opportunities vs. PAOK last night https://streamable.com/ua9sn

Clips from BBC's MOTD of this game https://streamable.com/58np7 https://streamable.com/ac4so

At the very least, Lloris didn't kill anyone unlike a certain Spanish left back.

And yet, all of these names were far superior players when they're in the same age as Morata. Football exists outside of Premier League.

Welcome to this forum! Although Napoli played a very aesthetically pleasing football, they didn't won anything with Sarri as coach. That's including Coppa Italia. Which should've been a lot more realistic objective for your team. At the end of the day, all that matters is is winning titles. Just look at Pochettino who's still being mocked for not achiving feck all at Spurs. Sarri's tenure at Chelsea will be judged depending on how many titles he'll win for Chelsea. Don Carlo is hardly a great coach when it comes to winning league titles. Only won 5 of those in nearly 20 years despite being in charge for the likes of Juve, Milan, Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid and Bayern. PSG (with their Qatari owners) even lost Ligue 1 to Montpellier with Carlo as coach. To be fair, maybe they'll do better in cup tournametns unlike when Sarri was in charge.

Unfortunately, I can't edit my previous post but I want clarify that Morata's 54 goals came from all comps since playing with RM's 1st team, Juve & Chelsea Which is actually even worse lol. Speaks quite a lot about what Morata has done in his career so far Most players at his age (or younger) are better & accomplished way more than Morata. As many as Messi, Lewandowski, Higuain, Cavani, Griezmann etc.

So far, Morata has made 54 goals in entire career at top divisions (LaLiga, EPL & Serie A) and he's about to become 26-year-old in one month. For comparision, Benzema has made 56 Champions League goals alone.

BBC's MOTD on Arsenal's high defensive line & Chelsea's passiveness of not closing down spaces https://streamable.com/4fxdt

N'Golo Kanté & Jorginho partnership vs. Huddersfield Town highlighted on BBC's Match of the Day https://streamable.com/yk7y7

How will you guys remember Courtous' time at Chelsea?

Welcome Kova

Alvaro Morata's all goalscoring chances vs. Arsenal https://streamable.com/5pyyt Alvaro Morata's messes up a pass to Callum Hudson-Odoi after releasing the ball too late https://streamable.com/xdsnq

Kanté has been the single most important player Chelsea since joining the club. Chelsea still can play without Hazard (injured or rested), but having no Kanté in midfield means endgame for the whole defensive setup.

Nonsense. Hazard is undoubtedly a great player, but hardly a world class level. To be honest, I think a lot of people are overrating his on a huge margin. As a forward, Hazard's numbers isn't exactly great for someone who belongs among the elite forwads. And please, I don't want to hear the excuse "But...but... he's played for defensive minded coaches like Mourinho & Conte". The likes of Dybala, Griezmann etc. are fully capable for scoring above 20 goals in all comps despite playing for Conte & Simeone respectively who are well-known for being pragmatic in their set-ups. I'll always maintain that when Hazard was 20/21 year-old & played for Lille, he made his best season ever by scoring 20 goals in all comps. A feat that hasn't been repeated since. Never mind that Hazard has been incredibly underwhelming far too often in UCL.