We're sh*t, and we know we are.
We're sh*t, and we know we are.
We're sh*t, and we know we are.

Auba's sort of the opposite problem of our recent strikers (despite the gaffes today). He's actually is an above average finisher but his contributions to the play of the team is pretty terrible. Broja really ought to come on pretty quickly here.

They were the better side after switching to 4-3-3. 3rd game in a row where Potter starts a really dodgy ill fitting initial lineup.

Broja on for Auba early and then Pulisic should be on for either Sterling or one of Jorgi/RLC depending how the game is going. If they have good control go 4-2-3-1 if not stick with 4-3-3 to try to combat in the middle.

Just now, Zeta said:

We're sh*t, and we know we are.
We're sh*t, and we know we are.
We're sh*t, and we know we are.

So sad, but so true.

7 minutes ago, JPH said:

First games under Potter were promising but now we look like a mid-table team.

Mid table manager mid table team...☹️

1 minute ago, Chelsc96 said:

I understand why - to be honest, we have a bit of a weird mix of players. We have no real DM since Kante has become a full-time patient.

 

We have no replacement wing backs to continue our attacking play, so we cannot sustain a formation.

 

In truth a lot of these players are over hyped because they are all what we could get. We talk up players that we have bought simply because we boughtbthem. Cucurella is looking like a Championship player just booting the ball away, half the team can only play at half tempo and the people we rated as marquee players clearly are not.

Formations? Whatever. The reality is that our midfield and forward players are just not as good as theirs. Not on this showing 

2 minutes ago, Jangz said:

I think without a 3rd CB he will be dragged to cover in wide areas during the defensive phase.

I don't think so. If anything when you have two midfielders next to you, it would help him tremendously and his physical weakness with be minimised because all of a sudden he doesn't need to cover more ground. If you had put Pirlo on a back 3 he would look terrible but he always played with 2 midfielders next to him to support him defensively. 

The only thing which doesn’t get talked about are we are missing our 2 best players.. and our first choice CB,.. it’s like city without Håland and KDB.

Pulisic on for Sterling, Broja on for Auba please. 

8 minutes ago, Chelsc96 said:

Yep - Sterling is a bit concerning. I haven't really watched him much recently at City, so I'm surprised his ability to dribble seems to have dissipated - that was by far his best asset. 

Dribbling was never Sterling's best asset. His best asset has always been his movement and ghosting behind defences. 

Just now, Gentian said:

I don't think so. If anything when you have two midfielders next to you, it would help him tremendously and his physical weakness with be minimised because all of a sudden he doesn't need to cover more ground. If you had put Pirlo on a back 3 he would look terrible but he always played with 2 midfielders next to him to support him defensively. 

But those two aren’t sitting next to him.. they are much more advanced.. look at the anthony chance .. in most cases we will be defending with 4 .. 2CBs Jorgi plus either one of the FBs

0-0 after a poor display against a reasonably good opponent. All is not lost and signes were better for the last 10 mins. Come in Chels.

9 minutes ago, JPH said:

First games under Potter were promising but now we look like a mid-table team.

I think we have looked a mid table team for a long time and the under achievement of our rivals has given a false impression. Even jow we are dropping out of the top four and we wouldn't be near if the scouse weren’t imploding atm

My afternoon was sh*t, and so far the evening hasn't done much to improve my mood.

Well the positives are that the issues were identified before half-time and addressed. Another is that we have options on the bench who are usually a poor fit, but who might actually suit a game in which there is space to run into: Pulisic and Ziyech (if he can be arsed).

Might just throw in Pulisic to dribble at united defenders...

Martin Tyler blaming the hectic schedule for the lack of EPL goals. Huhmm what about all the tired defenders Martin ?

Tactics fouling again by continental coaches.. naive epl refs getting fooled again

1 minute ago, Jangz said:

But those two aren’t sitting next to him.. they are much more advanced.. look at the anthony chance .. in most cases we will be defending with 4 .. 2CBs Jorgi plus either one of the FBs

Obviously we cant have both CM going forward at once. When we played with three midfielders in the past Ballack and Lampard would often take turns to go forward, or Essien. Very rarely we left Makelele alone. 

The fact that we didn't lose the whole match after the first 45' is nice.

1 minute ago, Valerie said:

My afternoon was sh*t, and so far the evening hasn't done much to improve my mood.

My brothers say hello. On a call with them

Someone tell us why the f**k is jorginho playing for Chelsea?

Ffs why would you risk them getting a throw there?! Stupid

Lovely sweeping from Kepa

Corner to Chelsea, will it belong or short?

 

Suicidal football