A must win if we want to keep up.....or rather stay ahead of spurs and the likes.

Just now, BenCFC19 said:

I absolutely agree that he still does his defensive duties well but we just do not have enough creative threat from the midfield and for me he is one of the main reasons why 

Kante isn't being asked to be the creative midfielder though, that is Kovacic's job and Kovacic isn't creating anything.

Just pump the ball in the box and something will happen...

Both CBs, especially Luiz, are holding onto the ball for far too long. Too many players look off the pace, Hazard included.
Last, but not least, Silva prepared his side very well tactically and so far completely neutralized our attacking buildup. Sarri needs to go to work at HT.

Agreed. Luiz is far too casual especially. We need to move the ball quicker. Everton have set up well so we need to pull them about with quick, accurate passes.

Be happy with a draw if we keep playing like we did 1st half..

5 minutes ago, Giordano_Bruno said:

We need rest. the international break is welcome. Sarri is already exhausting them, not rotating them well, as Napoli fans warned us. 

Kovacic, Kante - not good enough. Bring in Barkley! 

I've been saying that all seaason about those two! Kante is out of his depth in this position and Kovacic is a nonentity. Its by far the weakest midfield we've had in 20 + years!

Just now, Dixon said:

I've been saying that all seaason about those two! Kante is out of his depth in this position and Kovacic is a nonentity. Its by far the weakest midfield we've had in 20 + years!

Hahahhahahahahahaha. To the last line. 

I would have preferred us to play Kovacic in the Europa League and have Barkley play in this one. Players seem to go up a gear when they play against their former club.

1 minute ago, Dixon said:

I've been saying that all seaason about those two! Kante is out of his depth in this position and Kovacic is a nonentity. Its by far the weakest midfield we've had in 20 + years!

Have you forgotten about last season?

OMG please Morata

Just now, Scott Harris said:

Have you forgotten about last season?

YEah Drinky Baka etc.......horrible midfield that for a Chels team.

I'm pretty sure if someone keeps putting crosses Everton will slip up.

8 minutes ago, atomis said:

Just a figure of speech mate......nothing more.

I realise that but maybe just think before using it out of context another time eh?  Hazard being kicked all game is not nice but it's not like rape is it?

I was worried about this match and I was right to be! 

If our lads indeed are tired I guess Sarri hopes we won't concede inside first 15-20mins here and bring on fresh legs to create something.... 

3 minutes ago, atomis said:

A must win if we want to keep up.....or rather stay ahead of spurs and the likes.

 

3 minutes ago, atomis said:

A must win if we want to keep up.....or rather stay ahead of spurs and the likes.

Yes, we are still way short of Man City's level, so its really all about trying to finish top four. Worrying thing is the lack of progression since the first few games of the season. 

Hazard putting the ball inside just keep doing that!

Kovacic come on! 

1 minute ago, Beerqueen said:

I realise that but maybe just think before using it out of context another time eh?  Hazard being kicked all game is not nice but it's not like rape is it?

Sorry if I offended you, surely not my intenstion. Didnt realize you are a woman or I would have said so with my first reply. Hazard getting hammered every game is bound to end ugly someday.

1 minute ago, atomis said:

Sorry if I offended you, surely not my intenstion. Didnt realize you are a woman or I would have said so with my first reply. Hazard getting hammered every game is bound to end ugly someday.

That's a better way of saying it!  And I agree - Mourinho used to complain about it when he was here but is now the worst offender for it now.

My word Everton really are slapping us harder than what we are them..

Stop falling Alvaro. 

7 minutes ago, atomis said:

YEah Drinky Baka etc.......horrible midfield that for a Chels team.

Yes, that was dire too but everyone knew it would be ripped up. Cant beliee anyone can think this current one is the way forward to win the title.

This hasn’t been a good performance.

1 minute ago, Beerqueen said:

That's a better way of saying it!  And I agree - Mourinho used to complain about it when he was here but is now the worst offender for it now.

Most definitely........