Done much better  the last few games but he’s definitely a little bit of a luxury player.  Adding goals and assists which is necessary considering his defensive contribution isn’t great. 

1 hour ago, Gentian said:

I thought he did very well last night, goal wasn’t his fault, if anything it was Gusto who should have being there. He has improved nicely with the change of position and link up play between midfield and attack is excellent, whilst most of the attacking play goes through him. Also, I think he is a better leader and captain than James and has taken the responsibility seriously. 
 

The assist and cross to Disasi was perfect, although i was a bit disappointed by Disasis reaction, avoiding in celebrating with him.

Goal was 100% his fault. He was there to win the ball or at least put it out of danger / out of play and he messed up.

 

1 hour ago, Gentian said:

The assist and cross to Disasi was perfect, although i was a bit disappointed by Disasis reaction, avoiding in celebrating with him.

With Disasi being a black French footballer, you can understand why he didn't rush to Fernandez to celebrate...

 

That being said it was a great corner.

2 hours ago, Nibs said:

Goal was 100% his fault. He was there to win the ball or at least put it out of danger / out of play and he messed up.

 

I thought it was more Gusto's fault than Enzo's. Enzo was tracking back desperately because Gusto decided to push up. This broke our defensive structure and forced Enzo to react.

3 hours ago, dermott said:

He plays a hybrid role for Argentina when Messi is playing. Does Messi's defensive work for him. Check out the WC final.

he played deeper

50 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

I thought it was more Gusto's fault than Enzo's. Enzo was tracking back desperately because Gusto decided to push up. This broke our defensive structure and forced Enzo to react.

Nah. You can question where Gusto was sure, but once Enzo is there, it's his job to deal with and stop the cross and he failed miserably when it looked easier to put the ball out for a corner or throw in.

 

32 minutes ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

he played deeper

Dictated play from the beginning but during extra time when De Paul came off for Parades, Enzo moved to being a number 8. 

Scaloni rotates MacAllister and Enzo as the holding midfielder recently. 

 

4 hours ago, Nibs said:

Goal was 100% his fault. He was there to win the ball or at least put it out of danger / out of play and he messed up.

 

I thought he was unlucky, he nearly got the ball away. However, Gusto should have being in a better position.

4 hours ago, Shweaves said:

With Disasi being a black French footballer, you can understand why he didn't rush to Fernandez to celebrate...

 

That being said it was a great corner.

I think Disasi needs to grow up. He already apologised for it. Great example with Fofana, they talked and got over it so it doesn’t affect the harmony of the team.
 

Overall I am very optimistic with the turnaround of Fernandez. I thought he was becoming a lost cause like Mudryk.

2 hours ago, Nibs said:

Nah. You can question where Gusto was sure, but once Enzo is there, it's his job to deal with and stop the cross and he failed miserably when it looked easier to put the ball out for a corner or throw in.

 

Tosin as well. Flat footed and didn't get goal side. 

I think it's pretty embarrassing for Tosin that he came here as the most experienced yet he's playing like he's the same age as Colwill. 

41 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Tosin as well. Flat footed and didn't get goal side. 

I think it's pretty embarrassing for Tosin that he came here as the most experienced yet he's playing like he's the same age as Colwill. 

So far it looks like we need 2 new CBS. Give us cover/actual competition for Levi and Wes.

Like we have out wide, players who can take each others place if the other player is not playing well.

Right now is simply a case of if Levi and Wes are fit they play the bigger games.

15 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

So far it looks like we need 2 new CBS. Give us cover/actual competition for Levi and Wes.

Like we have out wide, players who can take each others place if the other player is not playing well.

Right now is simply a case of if Levi and Wes are fit they play the bigger games.

Agree. I wonder if Badiashile might show us quality like we saw in his first few months. Ever since the Liverpool game (I think he came on then) he’s shown a little more aggression in his game, which serves him well. 

Regardless, CB needs higher quality, and the right player could even displace Levi or Wes. 

10 hours ago, axman2526 said:

So far it looks like we need 2 new CBS. Give us cover/actual competition for Levi and Wes.

Like we have out wide, players who can take each others place if the other player is not playing well.

Right now is simply a case of if Levi and Wes are fit they play the bigger games.

I don't think it will happen because that mean we will go back to our old payrol strategy. 

17 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

I thought it was more Gusto's fault than Enzo's. Enzo was tracking back desperately because Gusto decided to push up. This broke our defensive structure and forced Enzo to react.

Not really, gusto recover, get back to his man. 

4 hours ago, Bob stark said:

Not really, gusto recover, get back to his man. 

The main culprit is Adarabioyo for falling asleep, Gusto had a player next to him, Enzo tried to snatch the ball but didn't succeed (it's not like he had the ball and lost it).

The goal wasn't really his fault 100%. The team structure fell because of Gusto pushed up, Tosin fell asleep, Enzo didn't deal with it properly.

Good well worked goal for Soton. It is what it is.

When you watch it back, the Saints move started at the half-way line and Enzo had a chance to stop it and he slipped over. He then gets back into our penalty area and should deal with the threat but messed up.

He made up for it with his forward play and that's what I'm getting at. Would rather see Enzo further up the pitch as in and around our own box, he is as much as a liability as Jorginho used to be.

 

Disasi will be gone maybe even in January but certainly in the summer. Bada is rated by the club but may also be sold to either Juve or Marseille.

We are interested in the young CB at Benfica and still hold a very keen interest in Murillo at Forest.

As far as the rest of the squad is concerned I would imagine at least 3 of our keepers will be sold. Also the following players are who the club would like to move on I think.

Chilwell

Gilchrist

Lesely

Mudryk

Nkunku

Casadei

Kellyman

Washington 

KDH

Carney

Nkunku is quality but I don’t see regular football for him at Chelsea so it’s better for everyone he gets sold to PSG preferably and not a PL rival. I’d rather keep him than flog him to Utd or another PL club

 

We will look to bring in a GK, LB, 2CB’s and a striker with another tranche of the squad being loaned out. 
Paez, Estevao, and Santos should be with the first team next season also.

 

 

Edited December 6, 20241 yr by 19seventyone

That was his best and most complete performance in a Chelsea shirt for me.

If he can keep that up he'll be an important player in our hunt for the title.

I doubted him and he still has to prove he can sustain this but he’s starting to cook.

I guess a breakup was needed!!

So happy that things changes for positive.

I always had negative vibe around him, felt that he offers nothing in the game.

But his current form actually proves his quality. With this ability he's key player for us, keep it going Enzo!

Brilliant today, proper Chelsea player performance!

He's back

I asked this in the match thread, will ask again here.

It has to be more than coincidence that, as soon as he breaks up with his Mrs, we see the Enzo from Benfica at last.

Our Gundogan. 

5 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Our Gundogan. 

I don't know if Caicedo at right back is sustainable though in order for us to play all three, but how do we drop any of them?