Juventus v Chelsea (CL) Wed 29th Sep KO 20:00 BST

[Deino]

Look at this Juve side, their attacks are atrocious and we can't even put them to the sword

[Valpo]

Anyone else notice that Alonso has randomly fallen down with no contact twice??

[Seeking Relevancy]

Just now, goose said:

Kova having a mare tonight.

yup so many poor passes by him

[Scott Harris]

Just now, ducavis said:

He is working with nothing though, can’t actually blame him.

Any time anything goes into him, his touch play is terrible. The ball bouncing off his head without him even looking and then it going out for a goal kick sums up his performance in these types of games. 

His poor touch is even clearer to see against teams playing as defensive as this. We need quicker touch play around the box, but you can see the players don't trust Lukaku in tight area around the box, so they are hesitant to play it to him. It's why we are are struggling to break them down.

[PloKoon13]

Just now, thebluekid said:

PS. Kai Havertz is absolute dog sh*t and anyone that thinks he’s going to turn in to something special because he did well in the f**king bundesliga needs a word. 

I don't think he's having a particularly good game (nor is anyone really) and I certainly wouldn't go anywhere near that far in my criticism of him, but it's certainly a bad night for the word 'generational' so far...

[enigma]

1 minute ago, LongtimerLurker said:

What's our problem? Are our players just not compatible in attack? Is it the system? Are the players just not good enough to consistently breakdown teams? Is it the coaches tactics? I don't know why we struggle to create clear cut chances I really don't know it could be any of those or something else

2nd season syndrome under a new manager haha. I want to say I'm joking, but it's a recurring theme now isn't it.

[LongtimerLurker]

1 minute ago, thebluekid said:

PS. Kai Havertz is absolute dog sh*t and anyone that thinks he’s going to turn in to something special because he did well in the f**king bundesliga needs a word. 

He's 21 he's got time on his side

[evissy]

Juventus players are falling over and the ref is buying into it 100%

[ducavis]

Just now, KonaKai Blue said:

Kai has really disappointed me. 

You could say the same about every attacking player we have. At some point you have to wonder if it isn’t the players. Just possession for possession sake.

[Zeta]

Boring boring Chelsea.

[Evenflow20]

2 minutes ago, LongtimerLurker said:

What's our problem? Are our players just not compatible in attack? Is it the system? Are the players just not good enough to consistently breakdown teams? Is it the coaches tactics? I don't know why we struggle to create clear cut chances I really don't know it could be any of those or something else

No tactics or strategy from the manager.

[forbzy]

2 minutes ago, Argo said:

Because he's the only natural wingback in the squad.

Chilwell adapted to the position and eventually excelled there last season. He was a first choice by the end of the season. So it is a bit of a mystery why Alonso continues to keep him out.

Also Azpi is better in a middle 3 in my opinion. I don't think he should be playing wing back. I know Reece is injured but CHO has done OK there before and would provide more pace down the flank.

[The Brit]

5 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

Lukaku is absolute dogsh*t in these big games.

Very odd to single him out when again, the lack of service and quality is a big problem. Not saying Lukaku is playing well, but not really being given an opportunity to be.

[Uxanga]

If we need to score from a corner, I will take it 😃

FFS, the ref is making no secret hat he is on their side.... they're just falling over and getting the calls. 

[Gol15]

When a team just patiently defends, our team can't do much if our individual quality isn't that much superior. This is a pattern of the season so far.

[PloKoon13]

Well... no added time says it all really.

[Scott Harris]

Alonso, Kovacic, Jorginho, Ziyech, Havertz, Lukaku, all really poor in a poor half of football.

[PetrCechYourself]

Really missing an in-form Mount in this game.

No dynamism in attack and entirely predictable. Would like to see what CHO and Timo could do -- need somebody to go direct in attack. 

Edited September 29, 2021 by PetrCechYourself

[Frawdulant]

Danilo has spent more time on the floor than his feet this game and the ref is just like, seems legit.

[Deino]

This ref is so weak. Anytime Danilo dives, he stops play

[Dubair]

Not getting anything going forward from the wing backs the last few games which is an issue. I’d consider a change there at half time. Defence has been solid enough but kovacic and Jorginho have had a few ropey moments putting them under pressure. Havertz has had a woeful half wouldn’t be surprised to see him subbed. 

Edited September 29, 2021 by Dubair

[Evenflow20]

2 minutes ago, Deino said:

Look at this Juve side, their attacks are atrocious and we can't even put them to the sword

Like I said before it's going to be a long season of anger & despair!

 

[Jezq8]

We miss mount and pulisic 

 

we need more attack with pace rather than the causal play from ziyech and Kai 

[The Don Antonio]

3 minutes ago, thebluekid said:

PS. Kai Havertz is absolute dog sh*t and anyone that thinks he’s going to turn in to something special because he did well in the f**king bundesliga needs a word. 

Like we saw with Lampard he sucks on the wings and is best in the false 9 but we bought Lukakau so its back to square 1

[turnyitb]

What a frustrating half of football. Come on Tommy sort it out !