Looks like Cho's on his way in anyway...

Think Kovacic should be competing with Kante for the CM spot and leave that third spot to RLC/Ross 

I fell asleep after the second goal and missed all the agro with that idiot, which was a shame. He’s so stupid it goes past simply being annoying and actually becomes entertaining again.

You know if Conte was in charge we would score one and sit back

3 minutes ago, Valerie said:

How do the crowd fit RLC into "He"s one of our own" ?

It doesn't get much easier with Hudson-Odoi either ;)

4 minutes ago, dkw said:

I think I did, I'll have to consult the "how to not be a loser virgin by celebrating a goal after the appropriate amount of time" hand book.

No, you definitely don't want to be a loser virgin, especially if you have reached my stage of life !.

1 minute ago, bluedave said:

I fell asleep after the second goal and missed all the agro with that idiot, which was a shame. He’s so stupid it goes past simply being annoying and actually becomes entertaining again.

Did you fall asleep because you celebrated the goals so vigorously? No other explanation will do.

You could hear how happy the fans were with CHO coming on.

I know Sarri’s only doing what he feels is best for the team but surely giving the fans a little of what they clearly want should be factor? 

I'm fairly convinced I'm a more talented footballer than Moses. Dreadful player. 

Take away his goal scoring and RLC has had a fantastic all round game. Putting players through on goal, making tackles, effortlessly running through midfield. 

Ruben is even getting props from Gary Lineker:

 

RLC making an impact !!! Very impressive tonight !!! Might win a spot on the bench or better. And should definitely play for England too !!!

2 minutes ago, Valerie said:

Did you fall asleep because you celebrated the goals so vigorously? No other explanation will do.

Yeah, tired myself out celebrating like a proper lad. Definitely not a beer induced slumber.

3 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Take away his goal scoring and RLC has had a fantastic all round game. Putting players through on goal, making tackles, effortlessly running through midfield. 

Yeah he's had an excellent all round game tonight, really imposed himself on the game which is something we've been desperate for him to do. His talent was never in question. 

The difference in Loftus-Cheek's game today compared to previous games is that he is forcing things. You can see when he get's on the ball that he has drive in him. More often than not he is passive in his approach play.

Baffled as to how Barkley starts over RLC, maybe it's off the ball movement because otherwise on talent alone there's no debate.

Fabs passing has been garbage tonight 

Just now, DannyLB said:

Baffled as to how Barkley starts over RLC, maybe it's off the ball movement because otherwise on talent alone there's no debate.

Barkley hasn't been that bad himself. He was given a chance by Sarri and he's taken it. It's up to Loftus-Cheek to do the same, which is what he is doing today.

Just now, DannyLB said:

Baffled as to how Barkley starts over RLC, maybe it's off the ball movement because otherwise on talent alone there's no debate.

Barkley has been excellent in recent weeks. If anything you could make a case for Kovacic making way. He is a loan player after all.

God Moses is awful

Just now, Scott Harris said:

Barkley hasn't been that bad himself. He was given a chance by Sarri and he's taken it. It's up to Loftus-Cheek to do the same, which is what he is doing today.

 

Just now, forbzy said:

Barkley has been excellent in recent weeks. If anything you could make a case for Kovacic making way. He is a loan player after all.

He has, it's not a dig at him. We have very decent options in the midfield, shame about our forwards. 

Cho has pace

Just now, DannyLB said:

 

He has, it's not a dig at him. We have very decent options in the midfield, shame about our forwards. 

It's frustrating because it wasn't so long ago that CM was our weak link and we were decent upfront, now it's the opposite.

The one thing with CHO that bothers me is when he shots it more of a pass. It seems like there's no power behind any of his shots.

what a save despite offside