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I am well aware Tuchel has been defensive in the past however I am focusing entirely on this game and not letting previous things cloud my judgement. I believe it because it's what I saw play out. I did not see Tuchel instructing the players to sit back as soon as they scored, nor did he change the system to facilitate that. Tuchel said it wasn't the plan. Guehi and Kane both commented on how the team sat back straight after scoring and how it was a mentality issue. You can argue its the manager's job to change that mindset and instill confidence to attack but it's extremely difficult to change that mentality once it has already sunk in, better managers than Tuchel complain about the team sitting too deep against their wishes on a weekly basis in leagues around the world. It's not a light switch you can just turn on and off. He realised it wasn't going to change after getting pinned back for like 20 mins after scoring so did what was best from what he had available to help the team defensively. Like I've said multiple times now, the only issue with his subs was that he didn't take Kane off for another striker which resulted in every ball forward coming back to us instantly with no room to breathe and reorganise the defence.

Behave.

already worried sat here before watching all these players come in and go out and window after window watch the team get weaker and weaker. Waited for the first team signings that never come. XA is not a miracle worker, Gusto likely to go we have the Eggo Fernandez issue to resolve Delap? Jackson? So much work to do. They have clearly missed out on a couple of his targets with penny pinching bids which wouldn’t be a problem if we weren’t still dropping £40-50m on 19-21 yr olds after one good season. I wonder what the 5 SD’s do all day. I mean seriously what must their average day be like?? A few phone calls? A Lunch meeting somewhere? Then it’s off to suck off Jorge Mendes and home before 4pm.

Whenever Garnacho starts appearing in the training photos after his prolonged rest.

Spence who had been down with cramp and looked completely shot for 10 minutes before, who should have been taken off well before then? Yeah, cant think why.

He was complaining about why neither O'Reilly nor Spence was tight to Messi when he delivered the cross.

The team heads off to Australia next week. First preseason game in 10 days. They have done nothing but weaken the squad by losing Cucurella, Chalobah, and Santos. When do we begin to worry?

I`m amazed you actually believethis is what happened, especially after seeing the way we played under him which was to retreat deep and compact whenever we took a lead in big games. Its literally his game plan.

Hes saying our players didnt control the ball yet he left at home several players that can do just that at the highest level, and instead took players to create a nice atmosphere. Its all non him, whether its the squad selection or the shockingly bad subs hes made over the past 3 games. He used the interval to set up completely differently and deep, then took off the only attacking outlet we had for another defender. Theres absolutely no excuses for him.

So at the beginning of this week every player not on international duty has reported back to Cobham, except: • Garnacho • Disasi • Badiashile • Guiu • Kellyman • Datro Fofana • Caleb Wiley so it is fair to say these are the players leaving. I am also guessing Mudryck didn't report back.

Well, i am just saying that WE should sign him. Glen Hoddle and JFH have been quoted in the press for suggesting the same. I think Stones would be a useful addition to the team/squad and he wouldnt come with a 50 million quid price tag.

Think he’s a good player and would be good to see under a better manager. Was influential the other day and nice goal also. That aside, know your audience. Not the first time he can’t get out of his own way during an international tournament. The social media posts after are insulting. When others go low you should go high - Enzo’s not capable of that mentality. Immature. Think the clubs probably better off without him - first time I’ve said that.

Caught up in the emotion of the occasion. Poor behavior. Willing to give him a chance though - we all learn.

For every cloud...

What’s that got to do with me? That isn’t Chelsea football club.

Often wondered does a footballer playing for the Netherlands get a Dutch cap ?

Never heard of him. Doesn't seem very good particularly. Lots of money. So, no.

Only to the degree of hoping it doesn’t happen for the quoted fee.

I think the only mistake he made was keeping Kane on. He could have done the same exact subs but with Watkins on to replace Kane and we would have looked much better with an outlet.

Tuchel reacted to what was already happening with his subs. He basically said "Alright, if you are going to sit back and defend against my wishes then let's get on some extra defenders to help" You can argue he should have tried and forced a response from the team with more attacking subs but ultimately everyone in midfield was dead on their feet and Kane was like playing with 10 men. You would have to replace pretty much everyone to stand a chance at changing the defend first mentality.

Do we not have to get rid of Washington Mk1 first?

Does anyone really care about this transfer?

You’re right, Tuchel’s substitutions really confirmed that he wanted his players to keep pushing and play on the front foot.

Don't think I'll bother with the 3rd/4th play off for two reasons 1 The real France will turn up and make us look like a pub team 2 Tuchel and the players will get it spot on and play the best game ever which will make us all miserable about the way we fu**ed up when it mattered Either way it's a lose-lose Anyway no one cares about the bronze medal