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We’ve spent 180 million and made our starting XI weaker. I don’t really know how we’ve managed to do it, but we’ve done it.

I guess if it’s true about Bakayoko and Luiz then it will be the turn of Rudiger or Christensen in midfield, alongside Cesc. Scary stuff. we really need a result in his game but they are no mugs with a canny manager. And with a week off too. Genuinely have no idea what’ll happen.

It staggering how many people seem to think Musonda should be a instant first choice because he had a half decent (and no more) game against Nottingham Forest. Im not denying that Willian isnt playing well (he isnt) but it reminds me of when Katuka came on an played well for 20 mins when we were 4:0 against someone years ago. People on here demanded he be an instant first team player ahead of more established, experienced players. Its just unrealistic. At this stage of the season Musonda would do well to keep working hard and keep his head down. If its still the same come May, then sure, he can have a good think about things. But acting Billy Big Bollocks after one game against a poor outfit is just crazy. Seems to be the way with many youngsters now sadly. Its very clear he has some way to go, look at the size of him for starters. Makes Josh Mceachran looks like Hulk Hogan. His outburst is undefendable imo. Its so childish its untrue. Wont do him any favors at all. The first thing he should be doing today is getting himself some proper advisors. Silly sod.

The same powers that be who hired a coach that delivered a leage title that no-one was expecting in his first season ? A coach who sees the players day in day out in traning and know a lot more about his development and attitude than a few lads on the internet, thats for sure.

I can understand his frustrations. But there is a way to conduct yourself. If he (or anyone else) thought he was suddenly going to become a instant first XI player after a half decent display and a goal against a poor Championship outfit then more fool him.

Utter nonsense. It’s been 3 games since Forest, did he really expect to start against City and Madrid?

The 'Spurs fans use it' argument is nonsense and purposely missing the point. The clubs stance is correct.

Quite. Trying to defend that despicable song in any way shape or form is absurd.

He'll sign for Spurs in January. 100%.

Unquestionably the year we won the Champions League, which just goes to prove how bizarre the whole thing is.

anybody who goes on about a media conspiracy against Chelsea is not only completely deluded but also very boring indeed

He won't be anywhere near the first team, and nor should he be.

Exactly, the board and Roman don't owe us anything. Roman has spent millions on us and given us so much joy. Things are slightly different now and we are no longer the rich kids on the block and we have different things to think about. But we are still so blessed. Weve spent like £180m this Summer. A club record. If thats not enough and if transfer windows make people that angry then I would suggest that they switch their support to another club that fulfils their spending criteria.

I personally think it's great we have such a educated football expert on here who clearly knows so much about the inner workings of the game and our club.

He's clearly going to sign for Spurs in January and that's what he wanted all along.

Just for one second, just try and imagine what it must be like to care this much about football (a sport).

Chalobah wanted to leave. Can't argue with him for that. The club had no choice. i think it's RLC who we will regret losing this season looking at the squad. Still he will be back and it wouldn't surprise me if he turned out a better midfielder than Barkley.

you would also expect the club would have a plan b bearing in mind his injury issues.

@Matt_Law_DT: I've been asked about this a lot and I'm really hoping it doesn't backfire on me but told Chelsea are not pursuing any deal for Riyad Mahrez well there's a surprise

You think Leicester would sell Drinkwater and Mahrez to us on the last day of the window? the only way we are going for both is that we are hedging our bets that someone will gazump us for one of them. which is likely!

Can't see this happening, don't think it was ever likely to either.

Thanks for keeping us updated.

the entitlement is jaw dropping

Spurs are in for him now too. Strap in...

Pleased with this one. He was decent at Arsenal without ever being excellent, but I think Conte will improve him immensely. Can sort of see why people may be underwhelmed but I'm not and think it will prove to be a good move for us and him. It's the Drinkwater transfer that I'm nonplussed about, and I bet Conte is too.