The Brit

Biggest cause for concern is just how easy it is to create chances against us...three games in and we've let in 7 and it could have been more...the gap between midfield and defence is too big. Definitely think we felt the pace of Istanbul today...good 30 minutes, then the ability/energy to press disappeared. Once again we didn't take some clear cut chances when on top. we are going to be more entertaining to watch this season, but looks like it will come at a price.

Very similar performance attacking wise to Sunday, but with Kante to help shore us up defensively. Hope those willing to raise the white flag after just one game are feeling a little mor reassured that this season won't be the complete disaster they anticipate. One thing is for sure, the quality of football gong forward is on a different level already compared to last and that's without hazard and a top class striker.

One of the things that has surprised me most about the fall out since yesterday has been actually the level of doom and gloom...it's as if people weren't prepared for the reality of what this season might be...we haven't bought anyone, have no top striker, played against Utd with key players missing...perhaps my level of expectation was lower than some on here, which is why while obviously disappointed with a heavy defeat, it was also a case of what could go wrong did go wrong...Utd had five shots on goal and scored four times...while we had 18 in total and ended up goal-less. anyway, I just expected the season to be full of ups and downs...I just hope the ups come soon and regularly. After a season of the dullest football known to man, at least we will be entertained. Meanwhile console yourself with the knowledge Chelsea can and will spend a fortune in the market next year whatever happens this season.

Blimey...not expecting people to be doing cartwheels after a 4-0 loss but making final judgements on players/the season after just one game 🙄

Sky have made out Utd were brilliant...yes they took advantage of some really sloppy play defensively by us four times, but thought they were poor for long periods... still we have to look at ourselves and ease in which teams have been scoring so far under frank (including preseason). Clearly Kante is needed from the start, Rudiger's return too..surprised Zouma and Christensen lined up the way round they did...Zouma has usually played for chelsea on the right and Christensen on the left. Zouma certainly looked very uncomfortable where he was picked.

Totally outplayed Utd...only chances they've had have come from our silly mistakes

Totally outplayed Utd...only chances they've had have come from our silly mistakes

What a gift...not just Zouma, started with Pedro giving ball away and Jorginho fcuked up too

Good start...better side by far

Souness so fcuking negative...for years we are criticised for not trusting youngsters, playing foreigners...now frank has the balls to do this and it's chelsea are doomed talk 🙄

Chelsea barely mentioned on sky's coverage - Utd this, Utd that...

A lot can still happen in next three weeks, but been surprised so far at lack of spending in the window, particularly from our 'rivals' at the top of the table. Given our transfer ban, you'd think the others would want to capitalise but seen very little to worry us so far. Perhaps the punishment won't hit us as hard after all.

A lot can still happen in next three weeks, but been surprised so far at lack of spending in the window, particularly from our 'rivals' at the top of the table. Given our transfer ban, you'd think the others would want to capitalise but seen very little to worry us so far. Perhaps the punishment won't hit us as hard after all.

He's the fcuking definition of bang average...can't believe we are helping Madrid out by giving some of the hazard money back...even Super frank will struggle to make this guy impress in a blue shirt. What worries me is who he will play instead of..again.

Spurs had all the luck in the world to get to the final but it ran out and we got to see them for what they are...bottlers...how many trophies have they had a chance of winning over last 3-4 years now and not finished the job? I saw some in the media argue that poch's decision to treat domestic cups as not important had been justified cos they reached the cl final...bollox...knowing how to win something is huge on nights like this. Although i get that Liverpool haven't won anything until tonight either...