Why play Kante and Kovacic in the middle? It just doesn't work. 

Next 45 minutes is huge for this team I feel. Put some pride back. First half was abysmal on all counts

3 minutes ago, Seeking Relevancy said:

Anyone expecting a comeback?

 

Probably get a goal back, then lose 4-1. What I would expect with these morons playing.

1 minute ago, coco said:

Brutos

Listen the way we play it wouldn't surprise me if we go 3-3 then go and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory 

It doesn't matter who is in goal, the defence as a whole is the problem. We allow so many chances on goal, its no wonder we concede so many. Nothing is changing, what the f**k are they being coached to do? 

14 minutes ago, coco said:

So Alonso didnt misplace his header and give the ball away, and Silva wasnt responsible for his cock up ? .... lets blame Frank !

 

If you keep loosing battles badly, at some point you need to stop pointing the fingers at the soldiers but instead look at their general.

I see a bunch of uninspired boys running out there,  without focus nor direction. Where's the leadership? 

I'm in shock but I shouldn't be.

3 shots on target 3 goals.

The defence is like 4 complete strangers.

Already conceded 6 goals in 2 and a half games.

3-0 down to West Brom at half time!!

2 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

Come on, all that attacking talent and we can’t penetrate West f*cking Brom. Embarrassing.

Our style of football or lack of is shocking. So slow and boring. 

If we don't score within 10 minutes I will give up watching and go sleep. 

Just now, Nevamind said:

Why play Kante and Kovacic in the middle? It just doesn't work. 

Yes and AFAIK it never worked. The only time we had a functioning midfield was when Jorginho and Kovacic played together without Kante.

You can’t get away in this league with poor defending. 
 

it’s as simple as that 

Edited September 26, 20205 yr by Jezq8

James is starting to look a defensive liability and needs to be dropped for Dave. He was at fault for two of the goals. 

Need Chilwell fit as soon as possible because Alonso isnt up to it. 

Mendy is going to walk into the starting XI. 

Anyone saying we don't need Declan Rice. The performance from the two holding player today tells you exactly why we're in the market for a dedicated defensive midfielder. 

People keep bemoaning Lampard picking Mount. He's our best player out there today and the other 10 starters could learn a thing or two from him. 

Hmm, we are only 3 points from a relegation place.?

I don’t understand why we keep playing this formation. Our best performances under Lampard have come while we’ve played 4-3-3. I don’t understand why we play with a pivot in the middle. None of the combinations we use are good enough to dominate.

I mentioned last season changing defenders wouldn't make a difference because it's coaching and framework issue....go figure 

Just now, ForeverCarefree said:

James is starting to look a defensive liability and needs to be dropped for Dave. He was at fault for two of the goals. 

Need Chilwell fit as soon as possible because Alonso isnt up to it. 

Mendy is going to walk into the starting XI. 

Anyone saying we don't need Declan Rice. The performance from the two holding player today tells you exactly why we're in the market for a dedicated defensive midfielder. 

People keep bemoaning Lampard picking Mount. He's our best player out there today and the other 10 starters could learn a thing or two from him. 

I thought Havertz was also excellent.

I refuse to believe our defenders are this bad.

There is something very wrong with the setup and coaching they are receiving, 

1 minute ago, Deino said:

I'm starting to get annoyed with Frank's so-called fluid front 4. We interchange positions so much everyone is rotating their time on the ball and their positions. 

We always threaten to attack only to pass it backwards and sideways until the opponent gets a good tackle in and cuts through us like butter.

There's nothing fluid about us. 

This was always the risk spending over 100 million on attacking players when our biggest problem since Frank has been the defending. 

We have players who looked competent under previous regimes and play at the top international level with their country and don't balls up like we see every other week. 

If Frank's struggling to get it right he needs to be humble enough to ask for the help and get people on board who can help that aspect of our game. It's not going to magically just get better on its own. 

a lot of people have said this.. too many changes week in week out are not helping this team.. 

So The 2 Holding Midfielder's Are Basically Playing As 2 Extra Attackers Instead, Just One Of You Drop Back, It's Not That Difficult To Do Isit

Just now, Remodez said:

I refuse to believe our defenders are this bad.

There is something very wrong with the setup and coaching they are receiving, 

They are not that bad 

Just now, Jangz said:

a lot of people have said this.. too many changes week in week out are not helping this team.. 

it surely can’t be any good.

no consistency, and it’s showing 

Unless we get a goal back in the first 10 minutes of the second half then we are just playing for pride to stop this being even more embarrassing.

1 minute ago, ForeverCarefree said:

James is starting to look a defensive liability and needs to be dropped for Dave. He was at fault for two of the goals. 

Need Chilwell fit as soon as possible because Alonso isnt up to it. 

Mendy is going to walk into the starting XI. 

Anyone saying we don't need Declan Rice. The performance from the two holding player today tells you exactly why we're in the market for a dedicated defensive midfielder. 

People keep bemoaning Lampard picking Mount. He's our best player out there today and the other 10 starters could learn a thing or two from him. 

Well, James is always going forward, every time you lose the ball on your half, the right wing will be open. I don't think it was James's fault because Alonso can't play with his head. 

Alonso left his spot in the third goal, and in the first goal his mistake led towards the quick play by West Brom. None of the players were in their position.

At this rate we'll be able to sing the " come along, come along" song next season