DannyVblue

Whatever the intended formation, Jorginho was isolated on his own in the middle without any support for pretty much the whole of the 2nd half. Kante wasn't next to him, Kante was pressing on the right. That's what I saw anyway.

I watched the game too and there is no way Kante was in a 2 with Jorginho in midfield. Whoscored had it correct - https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1375940/Live/England-Premier-League-2019-2020-Chelsea-Leicester Also check Mason and Kante's heat maps - Kante right and Mason left. Obviously the left midfielder is the attacking midfielder (as was with Sarri last year), so Mason's heat map is very slightly higher up the pitch than Kante, but as you will see, most of Mason's play was from the left and Kante on the right. I couldn't have had a better view of the pitch from East stand upper.

The TV companies might have had us down as a 4-2-3-1 formation, but we were definitely 4-3-3 yesterday. Jorginho was on his own in the midd;e with Kante pressing on the right-hand side with Mount pressing on the left.

The past 2 games (Liverpool and Leicester) we've played 4-3-3 with Jorginho in the middle and Kante on the right. Exactly the same as Sarri. Baffles me how some fans refuse to see what is in front of their face.

Zouma was our best player yesterday imo. He saved us so many times despite the defense being horribly exposed by our non-existent midfield. He was even spraying long diagonal balls perfectly with both his left and right foot - it's the best I've seen him on the ball by a mile! I'm not sure if he could have done better with the corner, it as hard to see from where I was sat. I know the fans around me all seemed to really appreciate Kurt's performance. Emerson was also very good, as were Mount and Pedro before they seemed to really tire in the second half.

What was even more impressive was that it was with his weaker left foot!

Dybala is massively over-rated

I 100% think we have a chance. It's not going to be easy, but we have a really talented young team who will only get better and better throughout the season as they gain experience. Outplaying Liverpool over 90 minutes and being unlucky only to draw is an extremely positive sign. Shows we can match/better anyone on our day.

You weren't as negative last year when we were getting ripped apart by Bournemouth and City - what's changed? We have a squad filled with some of the brightest prospects in Europe - I'd back us to give anyone a game!

What a lack of faith in your team. Embarrassing.

The last game all 3 of them played together they were also very very good. Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal.

Chilwell Sancho Upamecano And a striker.

First major interview with Reece James. I cannot wait to see what he can do! https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-fc-news-reece-james-interview-profile-epl-a9054596.html

I'm calling it now... Future Chelsea captain!

There was a comparison yesterday where Azpi found himself in pretty much the exact same position Zouma was in against Rashford. Azpi stayed on his feet and cut off all angles and eventually blocked the shot/pass. Zouma on the other hand dives in and gives away a senseless penalty. Azpi could definitely do a job in the middle. It's really difficult to try and defend Zouma's mistake yesterday - "stay on your feet" and "don't go to ground in the box" must be the first things that a centre-half learns! Still willing to give him a few more games though to see if he improves. It was his first game back at a pumped up Old Trafford and there was obviously some anxiety in his game. Hopefully he starts to settle down with a little run in the team.