Really poor first half, didn't create a thing, some players in the same mode they were in last season. 

 

A half to forget.

I'd honestly like to see both Matic and Oscar off.  Both have been miserable.  Bring on Fabregas and one of the youngsters Chalobah or RLC.  just do SOMETHING because this isn't working out so far.  

 

Or maybe go 4-4-2 and get Batman on for Oscar or Matic.  

Kante is doing exactly what he's suppose to. He's breaking up most of Watfords counters and moving the ball when he can. The problem with our midfield is that Matic has been error prone with his passing and Oscar seems to be unable to get past his player. We should have went with Fabregas for this one, we have no creativity in the middle.

 

He hasnt been terrible but he is definitely not doing what you are saying.

Conte has to make changes, we have no creativity, we are not dangerous. 

Simply sh*t.

But thats what you get playing the likes of Iva, Oscar, Pedro.

Simply not good enough.

We might knick it, hopefully.

What a dire game

a slightly dull match and it's only our 2nd match of the season.

 

at least we're not 2-0

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Created nothing need to liven up, bring on Fabregas.

Not been a shot on goal so far. Don't look like scoring at all. Oscar, Pedro poor. This attack through the wide areas is being easily handled by the numbers they have on those positions. Something has to change tactically.

Was really optimistic before this game after West Ham but this definitly knocked my positivity back a few notches. Looking like last year. Need reinforcements and we are not going to get them.

I thought matic and kante have done well, hazard looks lively but hasnt got anyone to play off, because costa, pedro, and especially oscar have been poor most of the half.

Ivanovic is unsurprisingly shaky.

Really think having matic and kante in midfield should enable us to play fabregas, or even another striker.

We dont look threatening at the moment.

Poor half. Ivan really isn't up to scratch. Broken record. Matic offers nothing going forward. Broken record. Oscar ... Pedro ...broken ... Kante the big positive, wearing the 7 it's like having Ramires back but sooooo much better ( and at a profit). Am sure Conte will expect more 2nd half, think 2 up front might help with that packed midfield. The slow passing is going nowhere apart from maybe off a set piece.

Just to add, why does nearly every spell of possession result in ivanovic either crossing, or hitting 40 yeard cross field ball to one of the smallest players on the pitch.

Sounds awful, maybe not so bad I'm working.

Might be better if the back 4 squeezed up a block or two and we tried winning the ball back higher up.

 

At the mo we are winning it deep, they are dropping and becomes slow slow slow again.

Conte needs to be ruthless, remove those that have no desire to try hard.

Matic and Ivan off, Fabregas and Aina on

Let's hope for a better second half.

Costa needs another body up there with him. They are far too comfortable.

Iva is looking the liability he has all of last season.

Magic and Kante done alright, more so the latter.

Oscar just adding zero to attack again. Where are his 'knitting' skills everyone so likes to mention.

Just to add, why does nearly every spell of possession result in ivanovic either crossing, or hitting 40 yeard cross field ball to one of the smallest players on the pitch.

 

Because we are lacking ideas, we can't seem to cope with the pressure Watford are putting on us. The players need to use their heads a bit more and pass it around a bit instead of trying to get forward as quick as possible.

f**king awful half but at least its still 0-0. Has it been discussed already why willian isn't starting and pedro did? FFS pedro is awful he can't even give a straight f**king pass. Everytime he gives it away either by dribbling into defenders or just kicking it to no one. I won't even start with Ivan but he's starting to resemble his form from last yr this time.

Matic and Ivan off, Fabregas and Aina on

Oscar off for Fabregas.

Tired of Pedro cutting on his left every time. Holebas is a poor left back, but he's being given an easy time out there. Who do we have on the bench, Cuadrado? Moses?

Dire, boring depressing, if anyone can't see we need a clear out jeez. Ivanovich is nothing more than sh*t,utter crap.