SuperFrankyLamps

Very much agree with this. I think it's a combination of factors, but it definitely feels like a lot of players riding on the previous laurels of success of the club and feeling that being associated with them exempts them from the struggle, desire and fight to give what other teams are clearly willing to do, coupled with a tactical insecurity that makes actions that should be second nature become confused and laborious. Having a manager that won't accept this lack of real 110% effort or is not afraid to drop players is likely also something the squad is missing. Fundamentally, I would only say that 6/7 of today's starting XI should even be in the squad next year. That feels like a relegation level indication of squad quality presently.

I think for the remainder of the season the priority should be seeing which of the attackers realistically could work at Chelsea. I'm not sure a much better starting XI would have been feasible based on the current squad today, other than I would have definitely not started Kova on recent form. Against Bournemouth I would bring Ruben into a 3 or simply move to a 3-5-2, Kova is offering nothing. There was talk of Felix being loaned next season again. If this is the case, why oh why is Ziyech, who clearly is not going to be here long term, being substituted on ahead on him? Lots of thinking to do and lots to digest. Basics like attempting some more long balls or balls in the channels when faced with high presses might also be worth a shot. I was annoyed at 3-0, unfortunately it turned quite apathetic after a while

Hi all, just wondered if anyone is going to the PL2 game against Brighton on 28 April and fancies meeting up for a pre-game/post-game drink? It’s mine and my mate’s first game at Kingsmeadow, always happy to meet fellow followers of the Chels!

Shame to see it happen but it was difficult to see any improvement on the horizon. Luis Enrique seems the best option in terms of a proven coach that can also deal with some of the egos that appear to be in the squad