I feel so disappointed with Gallagher. It was his chance to make his case and really cement his place as a back up to starters but now he’s fallen behind Loftus Cheek.

Now with Kovacic, Kante and Zakaria coming back I feel he’s not going to get his chance again. I know he can be better than what he’s shown so far.

Havertz leading the attack, and two goalkeepers on the bench. I wonder when this squad will find the right balance.

Who really should be leading our attack right now? Does anyone else think with the kind of refreshed/renewed support we have now in the form of Mudryk, Felix, Madueke, etc needs a Lukaku to convert opportunities into goals?

2 minutes ago, ozboy said:

Other than RLC that team pretty much picked itself. There is no fit available alternative to ziyech as a wide right player. Well maybe Mount but he generally plays on the left and will likely  replace Mudryk 
 

we will be much better attacking down the left but have to watch the defence. 

James is always running into Ziyech cos, really, Ziyech is the poor man's James. Don't have them on the pitch at the same time. 

Munkworth’s Predicition League. 
 

What time will I fall asleep? 

 

Havertz masterclass today, watch

On paper our team is significantly better than Dortmunds. It's just comes down to if our tacitcal set up is as good as theirs.  

6 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

Munkworth’s Predicition League. 
 

What time will I fall asleep? 

I'll give it 25 minutes based on our recent performances

 

I'll be content with 0-0 or 1-1, although I will take a shock away win.

Havertz up top tends to get me fancying 0-0 the most, although on Superbru I've predicted 1-1 

8 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

I feel so disappointed with Gallagher. It was his chance to make his case and really cement his place as a back up to starters but now he’s fallen behind Loftus Cheek.

Now with Kovacic, Kante and Zakaria coming back I feel he’s not going to get his chance again. I know he can be better than what he’s shown so far.

I disagree, Gallagher shouldn't be in contention for either of the holding midfield/#6 spots and has looked like an unnatural fit whenever played there. As soon as a natural alternative was available (even Loftus-Cheek, who you imagine must be fifth choice behind Kanté, Fernández, Kovačić and Zakaria) he was selected instead.

I think Gallagher could be a huge asset as an #8 in a midfield three for big games, or situations where we expect to spend more time than not out of possession.

3 minutes ago, Drogba1 said:

On paper our team is significantly better than Dortmunds. 

We win all our games on paper but they make us play on pitches. 

Very surprised Mount isn't starting ... he's well and truly on the naughty step LOL

6 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Very surprised Mount isn't starting ... he's well and truly on the naughty step LOL

contract issues i guess 

4 minutes ago, PloKoon13 said:

I disagree, Gallagher shouldn't be in contention for either of the holding midfield/#6 spots and has looked like an unnatural fit whenever played there. As soon as a natural alternative was available (even Loftus-Cheek, who you imagine must be fifth choice behind Kanté, Fernández, Kovačić and Zakaria) he was selected instead.

I think Gallagher could be a huge asset as an #8 in a midfield three for big games, or situations where we expect to spend more time than not out of possession.

I agree with your points but sadly there isn’t really a place in the team for him, position wise. Pivot seems to be the only place for him in our current formation and he’s been dreadful, even Mount had better discipline than him with positioning in pivot. Gallagher was just everywhere, leaving Enzo isolated.

I hoped he would evolve his game because I believe he has the qualities to be a deep midfielder but it looks like he hasn’t got the maturity or discipline. I struggle to see how else he can fit in the team 

I am expecting another 90 minutes of watching paint dry...backwards, sideways, speed of a striking slug football.. from the deadly blues.  GP's fate will be sealed by the beginning of March I feel...one way or another....but there again he must have sat on a horseshoe that got stuck up his arse with the patient owners we have.

Just realised that we are very sparse on the bench for attacking substitutions. Like nobody ... plenty of cover everywhere else though ! 

Who will get injured first? James or Chilwell?

What I don't understand is how Ziyech is still in our CL registration lineup..

 3-0 (Silva, Ziyech, Mudryk)

On the basis that surely Potter must be able to have some sort of impact eventually LOL

9 minutes ago, Zeta said:

Who will get injured first? James or Chilwell?

I’ll get cramp about 15 minutes in I reckon. 

3 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

 3-0 (Silva, Ziyech, Mudryk)

On the basis that surely Potter must be able to have some sort of impact eventually LOL

I am always looking to see the interactions between our players and our man Potter. Still haven't figured it out yet. Do the players believe in him? In the early Tuchel days you could see the players believed in their coach. Do the players like the Potter? I havent heard any positive talk from the players about the manager, playing style or overall feel within the camp. Players of this level want to be challenged and have fun. Right now, it's just a challenge for everyone.

 

biggest game of the season this

i feel like the team will be a lot better today, seems like they are all determined to do well in the CL while the PL seems to be a lost cause already

On form we lose this so I suspect it will be a tough night for us.

but hopefully we show up!!

by the logic of chelsea this will be a great performance and a win 

impressive display from the dortmund fans

todd was enjoying it too