We’ve allowed the game to drift away from us. We need to up the tempo. 

We definitely need to work on our build up shape. This 4-2 is not working 

This Coufal bugger has been fouling left right and center without getting booked

3 minutes ago, just said:

And Enzo already has more assists this season than Jorginho.

Not to mention the quality of those assists.

Haven’t kept up with this entire thread but did anyone notice how VAR drew the line at Havertz elbow on the check? Should have been a goal. Also no VAR check shown here in the states on Felix’s disallowed goal. It looked really close.

Playing out of the back is so frustrating at times. It's too slow. It should be 2 passes, then move it on into midfield and start moving up the pitch. Too often we stop, look, pass it backwards, get closed down and look for a foul.

4 minutes ago, Brigadeiro Mk II said:

Quick, put him on the top banner of the forum as well!

@Mod

1 minute ago, Scott Harris said:

Playing out of the back is so frustrating at times. It's too slow. It should be 2 passes, then move it on into midfield and start moving up the pitch. Too often we stop, look, pass it backwards, get closed down and look for a foul.

I am pretty sure the point of it is to draw in WH players and make space behind them, but yes it's a bit nail biting to watch at times.

4 minutes ago, ducavis said:

They play the same position though, unless you can somehow convert Nkunku into a “9”. 

Haven't seen him much but that could maybe work

Nice half, shame about the manner of the goal we gave away.

Far more impressive intent from us especially in midfield. That Felix lad looks good, Thiago is still supreme.

for our front 4 who are playing together for the first time, this is very encouraging already

Shame about James falling asleep, he did see the player out wide but for some reason didn't panic about it until it was too late, disappointing but easily sorted with hair dryer at HT. 

Early days but Mudryk isn't looking that great so far. Not doing his job defensively, and not getting involved offensively.

Havertz is holding us back. Most of our play is good until it reaches Havertz. Pretty much useless unless you put it on a plate for him. 

9 minutes ago, JJ8 said:

And for what is again the ref???? Stop repeat every week the same thing like a broken record. Jesus

 

Disappointing to be just level

We lost a bit of impetus in midfield second part of the half

Mudryk struggling to get into the game not helped by Cucurella 

Felix sublime

Better performance though so far

A better performance but still not quite clicking. New guys working out the premier’s a step up. 

Just now, coco said:

Shame about James falling asleep, he did see the player out wide but for some reason didn't panic about it until it was too late, disappointing but easily sorted with hair dryer at HT. 

Cucurella poor distribution imo is what led to the goal but yeah James should have done better

I’m not sure James and Madueke are a natural combination down the right, it feels like they both want to occupy the same space. 

Our front 4 is at least dangerous now and Enzo is such a breath of fresh air, even made RLC look competent

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Just now, PloKoon13 said:

I’m not sure James and Madueke are a natural combination down the right, it feels like they both want to occupy the same space. 

Give them time, they are literally an hour into their partnership.

1 minute ago, DD11Chelsea said:

Havertz is holding us back. Most of our play is good until it reaches Havertz. Pretty much useless unless you put it on a plate for him. 

I think he's been very good. A goal where the offside wasn't by him. A lot of good linkup play and he is making those behind the line runs every attack.

Just now, PloKoon13 said:

I’m not sure James and Madueke are a natural combination down the right, it feels like they both want to occupy the same space. 

I think they’re still understanding each other. Madueke is more dynamic compared to Ziyech so it’s probably new for James

2 minutes ago, DD11Chelsea said:

Havertz is holding us back. Most of our play is good until it reaches Havertz. Pretty much useless unless you put it on a plate for him. 

He must be shocked that he's getting the ball even more now.