Chelsea V MOL Vidi (EL) Thurs 4th Oct 20:00 UK

[Kentonio]

Christ our shooting’s abysmal so far..

[forbzy]

8 minutes ago, chiefBlueCFC said:

If the younger guys like CHO or Ampadu can't get in against Vidi then who are they gonna play against. I'm surprised that Hazard is on the bench. I don't know why Moses is on the bench. I know they said Sarri doesn't rotate his squad but what in the world is he going to do around Xmas and January where we could be playing every 3-4 days for several weeks. Now, against this type of team is absolutely perfect to start CHO or Ampadu.

I was really, deep down, hoping that Sarri would prove a lot of us wrong and play some of the kids that deserve some minutes

The problem is with that we also need to give our squad players time so they are not rusty when called upon. Most of our starting 11 tonight is not playing regularly at present. I would love to see Ampadu and Hudson Odoi get a chance instead but realistically we need to offload some of our fringe players to open up more spots for the emerging youth players

[Skinnedy]

I'm of the opinion that senior players in a lesser competition can lack sufficient motivation. In that sense having talented youngsters on the field, eager to prove themselves can actually be the stronger squad.

In short, I'd rather see CHO and Ampadu if they're fit.

[Richard P]

I understand people’s frustration re the young players getting a chance. The Club though would probably say everyone gone so far in recent years hasn’t gone on to play in a top team. Look at Solanke, turned down staying with us to go to he dippers on 50k a week. Didn’t get on the bench in the carabao cup.

[mojo]

well that's number one

[AlexTommo]

Morataaaa why cant you scoreeeeee?????

[Dr Gonzo]

Morata.....

[charierre]

3 minutes ago, WhiteWall said:

Where are our shooting boots so far.

Morata is wearing them

[ozboy]

Is this the worst team ever for shoooting ability?

[Richard P]

Not bad Morata hit the stantion!!!

[Scott Harris]

Jesus christ, Morata, what the f**k was that? 

[Womble]

How the f**k could he miss that ffs

[Valerie]

Just now, AlexTommo said:

Now... Err... Listen to him?

Too nasal to understand. Now stop making outrageous suggestions!

[AlexTommo]

I really want to support him, but everything from his lanky frame, white boots to his pretty face and nationality is just too Torres-esque.

[Scott Harris]

Why didn't he just hit it low instead of trying to be fancy? Every time he tries to be fancy, he get's it wrong.

[Skinnedy]

I’d recommend a sports psychologist for Morata at this point. It’s not physical. 

[WalterWhiteCFC]

Torres>Morata 

[Dr Gonzo]

Have to say love the style of footy Sarri plays. If we had a decent striker we'd be serious challengers for the league. 

[WhiteWall]

Every time Morata shoots the camera pans to the bench cos the telly people are praying for comedy gold by seeing someone on the bench pi$$ing themselves laughing at Morata clownish attempts.

[forbzy]

How long is Tammy's loan? Can we bring him back early?

[Valerie]

That switch from #9 to #29 has made things worse, hasn't it. He now misses twice as much 

[forbzy]

Zola could probably still do a job for us ;)

[WhiteWall]

1 minute ago, forbzy said:

Zola could probably still do a job for us ;)

I'd put Sarri out there ahead of Morata tbh

[Kentonio]

Jesus that away win stat is horrible..

[WhiteWall]

23 minutes - Pedro - first shot on target. It can only get better.