Bluefog

Thread title to change soon...
Gary Cahill - PL CL FAC LC EL WC champion
You heard it here first. :p

I think it was against Villa that he scored a goal and Abramovic was up on his feet applauding, clearly looking delighted.
I think he may be seen as more than just a promising player... It might be a case of him symbolising the success of the academy.

I think it was against Villa that he scored a goal and Abramovic was up on his feet applauding, clearly looking delighted.
I think he may be seen as more than just a promising player... It might be a case of him symbolising the success of the academy.

This is a great pic normally to smack a Liverpool fan in the face with.
When they're above in the league and looking like they're the better side at this point, though... Not quite the same :| 

Agree 100% @TheChelsRVA
 
First I've seen of Fekir rumours, but that's the type of player that would really be on his wavelength. This guy is very similar, great dribbler, very strong, scores goals, creates goals and has the leadership, too.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/platform/amp/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2018/5/7/17325728/chelsea-interest-growing-in-60m-lyon-midfielder-report
Hazard, Fekir, Willian would be fantastic.
Watching this sude, it's clear there are two players in this squad who are head and shoulders above the rest. 
If they wanted to leave for the big two in Spain, the way the things have been going recently and how football is nowadays, it would be understandable. 
 

Giroud - man
Morata - boy
That's the impression you get when watching the two.
I want him to stay, but if he goes, someone like Icardi could be a good choice for that type of player. 
He's still a class striker for me, hasn't ever had to be the main striker like Conte mentions, so not dealt with the pressure before. 
New country, new language, wife had first child, problematic injury, the team have been a little off as a whole too, this season... I would stick with him.
Not that many quality strikers around... Prices are going to astronomical levels, too.

Fir about 20 minutes in the second half, Hazard literally turned into some sort of monster. 
He was on fire.
Best I've seen if him in a long time. 
It was almost as if after being kicked around the first half he decided "alright, you want it, you're getting it," and went out all guns blazing to make any Liverpool player near him look hopeless. 

Agree with this, even though it was a great result and performance yesterday given the way the season's gone. 
The 3-5-2 has been quite limited and relies on the front two to do too much. In the event one of them isn't having a good game, the whole attack becomes badly blunted.
 

Yes, most probably. If they don't score as many as they should, and miss a lot of glaring one on ones and easy chances. :p

Giroud - man
Morata - boy
That's the impression you get when watching the two.
I want him to stay, but if he goes, someone like Icardi could be a good choice for that type of player. 
He's still a class striker for me, hasn't ever had to be the main striker like Conte mentions, so not dealt with the pressure before. 
New country, new language, wife had first child, problematic injury, the team have been a little off as a whole too, this season... I would stick with him.
Not that many quality strikers around... Prices are going to astronomical levels, too.

Courtois, Lukaku, Kdb, Salah... They all had at least a full season under their belt playing at their previous clubs before they went out on loan from Chelsea.
Unless I'm mistaken, Christensen and Ake would be the two who hadn't. 
Musonda needs some mentoring from a good coach / senior player... He seems quite immature emotionally. 

I still don't think Drinkwater has had a proper shot, and it doesn't look like he will. He came back from injury and was never really in the side for any sustained period. 
Given a run of games, he would have done a lot better, imho. 
Still, he wants to leave by the looks of it, and the club will likely and rightly look for a better player for next season.

^ :)

Courtois 8 - pulled off some crucial saves. 
Alonso 8 - Coped surprisingly well. Was worried about his lack of pace but he did very well. 
Cahill 8 -  Continues ld his recent good form.
Azpilicueta 9 - fantastic determination and focus all the way through.
Rudiger 9 - Handled Salah brilliantly well after a slightly nervy opening.
Moses 8 - Worked his socks off, made the goal and caused problems for their left side. 
Kante 9 - He lost out on a few challenges but cut out passes and won back possession often. Tried his heart out as always. 
Bakayoko 7 - Rare flashes of confidence and ability were on display today. Still managed to confuse everyone in the box. A little bit of promise.
Fabregas 7 - There weren't too many options for him up the pitch today with his passing. Showed good stamina.
Hazard 9 - Stepped it up to an unplayable level after the break. Tired towards the end. 
Giroud 8 - Scored an excellent header and gave their defence enough to think about throughout. The link up was off, though. 
 
 
 
 
 

1. Realistic Preference
2. Expected from Conte
3. Unrealistic Preference
 

Nothing againt Alonso, he's done his best and has been good since he's here, but I'd be disappointed to see Emerson out of the side. Last game Alonso was too terrified to even step into the Liverpool half because he knew he'd be burnt for pace.
Gave nothing at all going forward...
 
 
I hadn't realised. That would mean Alonso starts 95% sure. 

Not if it means as Hazard's replacement...

Referees should be made to come out and explain their dubious decisions after the match, that way we'll soon see the repeat offenders and they'd be forced to up their game or be weeded out.
Some of them walk around like they're untouchable because they have that whistle in their hand and those cards in their pocket. 

Would be best to get rid before his value drops even further. 
Unlike Salah or De Bruyne, he has really been given a proper go. Just not got the quality at all.
 

Would be best to get rid before his value drops even further. 
Unlike Salah or De Bruyne, he has really been given a proper go. Just not got the quality at all.