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Tomori I hope returns and plays but he does suit Italian football. not sure Milan can afford him at the moment. Guehi/Gallagher have been good but ready? maybe not. Gallagher could take Gilmour spot and loan Gilmour for game time. Amapadu shouldn't have gone to Sheff Utd, should have stayed with squad and been used. RLC seems to be on way out. Quality operator but injuries have ruined chances especially with Havertz very much in his mould. He's also 25 now so maybe struggling. Broja? scoring goals out in Holland and Vitesse fans seem to think he's quality (same bracket as Mount for them).

Next thing is we will scrap relegation and just play with 20 teams in league. We all love the big games but week in week out is a bit much Plus, who doesn't love it when a smaller team pulls off a blinder and beats the larger team. Money grab and really hope we duck out of it or at least, it opens up to not being a purely set 15 clubs plus 5. Why do Arsenal/Tottenham deserve to be in it if they aren't in the top 6 of UK. How can you ignore Germany, France, Holland and Portugal (to name a few from this). Stupid concept

Ironic that Chelsea women could lend us two of England, Kerr, Harder and Kirby and still have a fantastic starting duo.

He looks a lot more comfortable behind the striker in CAM role than he did as RWB. Maybe when playing more defensive teams using him as RWB works but wants and needs to get forward. Need to remember he's 20 so got a long time to develop still.

In more positive news, seems to like the quality of Mount/Gilmour from his press conference and has been seen in conversation with Anjorin/James. I also think if we keep Barry and Edwards then we can still help Tuchel access the academy but deliver on more direct and progressive football.

Personal opinion Pulisic shouldn't start, let's play CHO on his actual wing for once. Pulisic atm seems to over complicate everything. Kept trying to beat the Luton right back and was tackled far too many times.

Can you imagine, Lampard vs Gerrard once again...

I assume this means Morris and Edwards both go to? who stays as temp manager? Literally couldn't think who will take on Wolves and most likely Burnley game.

I mean if we decided to wait until end of season to see if Lamps could turn it around and if not went after Nagelsmann then i get that. But to bring in Tuchel or Benitez.... why....

God i hope that's not true. This would prove our board's incompetence. Knee Jerk reactions to situations. Arteta was given time and is below us, Ole was given 2 years nearly and has gotten them to a decent place but yet we go on a bad run and that's that. We were top of the league at one point and are only 5 points off 4th.

Kante, Andreas and James returning to training. Also Lamps making it clear that Tomori will only go on loan and has a plan for long term future for him at club.

I think the differential has been that we are controlling possession but we look about 6 weeks behind the top teams in terms of understanding systems. Remember it was only 3 months ago that Ole at Utd looked like he didn't have a clue what was going on. There is a sense of time is needed and all good managers take time to bed in their squads, i mean Klopp took Liverpool to 10th first season. I am glad that we are looking to give Lampard some more time as we throw managers out far too quickly and then have to start again far too often. The problems i see are as follows. The tweak in tactic has not worked - the 4-3-3 approach with flying wingers and wing backs has caused us to struggle. The thing about Pedro and Willian to give them credit was that they often tracked back and supported their full backs. now Ziyech hasn't done that yet and with James there, he's strong and quick enough to mop up and cover Ziyech but Foden tore Dave apart (who i think should start being looked at as CB option more than RB/RWB). No CAM - The lack of a CAM or at least a forward looking CM/Box to Box has hurt us. Mount filled that position a lot last season and did well and RLC was also an option. However, with Havertz out of form and not playing there and Mount used further back we have no link to our Attackers. Kova and Kante as good as they are, struggle to always play that required pass or have the vision but could sit deeper and clean up, protecting James and Chilwell coming forward. Unhappy players - The squad is too bloated. We have a fair few players on loan/in the squad who aren't pulling their weight/ aren't good enough. It's clear the likes of Drinkwater, Alonso, Van Ginkel (sadly), Musonda, Kepa, and maybe Rudiger (unhappy over playing time), Jorginho (doesn't fit system) need to be moved on. Frank needs to reassess where he has players that could free up transfer budget/wage bill and then let them go, even if a loss on original transfer fee. Use the young guns - let's be honest, we are going to struggle to win the league this season and need to focus on top 4. So as said, let the older players who aren't pulling their weight move on and start utilising the youngsters/put pressure on them. We seemed to flourish last season doing that. Use CHO and fix Tomori - No idea what has happened to Tomori but i miss him. Seems to love the club and want to be here but doesn't get used. USE HIM! he can't be any worse than what Christensen and Rudiger have done this season. Also CHO is playing well at the moment, play him on the left or right and use him. Ziyech isn't fit yet and Pulisic doesn't seem to be on same wave length as squad atm and Abraham/CHO/Werner/Mount seem to have a decent link up.

Yes, Lamps said no youngsters will be going on loan over January unless a very good deal. This means Bate, Lawrence, Liveremento, Mukyuemba, Gilmour, Webster, Fiabema, Soonsup-Bell, Brown, Sterling, Nunn, Anjorin, McEachran will all be around the squad or will be introduced into bubble.

It's always good to see the young lads desperate to play for Chelsea.

Maybe some time away for some of the first team lads to clear their heads and figure out what they need to do to get out of this hole we are in. Kepa Livramento Rudiger Christensen Emerson/Alonso Gilmour Havertz Bate Anjorin Giroud, CHO

the only issue is... which top class managers are out there currently? Tuchel? Allegri?

recommendation to chelsea.... buy some longer studs or stop watering the dam pitch

Looks a strong prospect, links play well and seems to be creative in finishing. Very much moulded in Tammy but hopefully at 6ft 3 and fairly big for 19 will have strength and hold up play of Giroud.

Anyone kept an eye on Broja in Vitesse. Currently starting no.9 and helping Vitesse to 2nd in the league (2pts behind Ajax). 5 goals in 10 starts and looks real deal. Decent compilation of some of his play here : https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=armando+broja&&view=detail&mid=13289C9880E5698A83A913289C9880E5698A83A9&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Darmando%2Bbroja%26FORM%3DHDRSC4 Seems to be falling on the Mason Mount side of Vitesse Loanees rather than the Lucas Piazon side.

If we need a back up squad players due to high run in, surely utilise Livramento, Musonda, Izzy Brown or Charlie Webster. Save money and utilise youth again and send big money or LB, CB or GK

Dunk wouldn't be the worst decision and if he wants to be here and we can get some good cash for him then maybe we go for it?. Did them a deal by getting Lamptey who has looked class since he moved so maybe we get him in as 3rd choice for few years.

Fingers crossed he gets and accepts the Barcelona offer if he decides not to stay here. I would much prefer him over there, where i wouldn't mind him doing well in La Liga compared to Arsenal.

I think we just have to remember that we are roughly playing every 3 days in run up to christmas so Tammy will get a chance. I think we have seen him tire through the end of the season but i'm sure he will be up and running again for next season.

Mail has linked us to £6m deal for Mertens again. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7942795/Chelsea-make-approach-Dries-Mertens-Blues-look-bring-Napoli-forward-deadline.html

haha did this made my work day a lot better