42 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Missing (and not explained by Copa or Euros)

• Petrovic
• Chalobah
• Gilchrist (going on loan ?)
• Casadei
• Washington
• Kellyman
• Moreira
• Tauriainen
• Richards
• Kepa
• Slonina
• Humphreys
• Vale
• Anjorin
• Matos
• D.Fofana
• Burstow
• Sarr ( 🙂 )
• Lukaku 

 

When is this club going to sell some players? This sh*t has been out of hand since the final days of Roman.

31 minutes ago, Munkunku said:

When is this club going to sell some players? This sh*t has been out of hand since the final days of Roman.

We just bought another left back; Caleb Wiley for £8.5m from Atlanta Utd.

Petrovic injured apparently. Will travel later. 

38 minutes ago, ozboy said:

Petrovic injured apparently. Will travel later. 

How many players will have picked up injuries before matchday 1?

I am going to guess 11. 

4 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Missing (and not explained by Copa or Euros)

• Petrovic
• Chalobah
• Gilchrist (going on loan ?)
• Casadei
• Washington
• Kellyman
• Moreira
• Tauriainen
• Richards
• Kepa
• Slonina
• Humphreys
• Vale
• Anjorin
• Matos
• D.Fofana
• Burstow
• Sarr ( 🙂 )
• Lukaku 

 

By far the most interesting name is Washington.

Washington  not in the squad?? That must be some kind of mistake when some fans want him to start PL game last season. 😂😂

Joking aside, probably the only one that is surprising is Petrovic. Other than, it is as expected.

Chelsea has been trying to ofload Chalobah for a while, not a surprise. 

 

Edited July 23, 20241 yr by Bob stark

Afie Gilchrist has received two loan proposals from Preston and Sheffield United. He’s leaving Chelsea on loan, not travelling to US pre season tour as he will decide his fav destination in the next days.

25 minutes ago, Bob stark said:

By far the most interesting name is Washington.

Washington  not in the squad?? That must be some kind of mistake when some fans want him to start PL game last season. 😂😂

Joking aside, probably the only one that is surprising is Petrovic. Other than, it is as expected.

Chelsea has been trying to ofload Chalobah for a while, not a surprise. 

 

Did see an article saying Petrovic and Kellyman are both injured.

Might be true for Kellyman, but more likely a convenient face saver for Petrovic to keep his value up for a potential sale. One GK must be on the way out if we are serious about recruiting someone (please god not Jorgensen though !!!)

1 hour ago, Sexyfootball said:

Did see an article saying Petrovic and Kellyman are both injured.

Might be true for Kellyman, but more likely a convenient face saver for Petrovic to keep his value up for a potential sale. One GK must be on the way out if we are serious about recruiting someone (please god not Jorgensen though !!!)

 

Kellyman will probably go on loan so doesn't matter

 

 

6 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Missing (and not explained by Copa or Euros)

• Petrovic
• Chalobah
• Gilchrist (going on loan ?)
• Casadei
• Washington
• Kellyman
• Moreira
• Tauriainen
• Richards
• Kepa
• Slonina
• Humphreys
• Vale
• Anjorin
• Matos
• D.Fofana
• Burstow
• Sarr ( 🙂 )
• Lukaku 

 

The "for sale" list!

I hope petrovich is just there because of the rumoured injury. Not surprised about Chalobah but I still wouldn't sell him till after we have a settled injury-free back 4 for a while, and even then he bleeds blue and should be in the squad as back up, even if the other 4 are better than him (doubt all are).

On 20/07/2024 at 13:01, Bob stark said:

It took Madueke ages to pull the trigger. 

Its just repetition and muscle memory, wouldn't be expecting him to be running full speed and shooting in training. 

£4.99 to watch pre season matches 

Free to watch them on IPTV

11 hours ago, axman2526 said:

How many players will have picked up injuries before matchday 1?

I am going to guess 11. 

Surprisingly optimistic from you.

In terms of Enzo himself, I'm not fully convinced yet but of course there is plenty of time. Personally I find the whole Pep Disciple thing a bit boring but maybe that's just me?

If he can get us top 6 and win the UEFA Conference I'd say that's a good season.

50 minutes ago, AlienX said:

In terms of Enzo himself, I'm not fully convinced yet but of course there is plenty of time. Personally I find the whole Pep Disciple thing a bit boring but maybe that's just me?

If he can get us top 6 and win the UEFA Conference I'd say that's a good season.

Top 4 or bust 

15 minutes ago, Bob stark said:

Top 4 or bust 

Yeah you know what fair enough mate. Been too long without UCL footy for this club.

30 minutes ago, Bob stark said:

Top 4 or bust 

This

 

14 hours ago, AlienX said:

Yeah you know what fair enough mate. Been too long without UCL footy for this club.

We could have finished top 4 easily last season if we didn't lose Nkunku. 

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Sconnie Blue said:

 

Makes sense, makes me wonder what if we could have had fully fit fullbacks with Tuchel or indeed if any full back was fit between then and now and see what a difference it would have made to us. 

 

Edited July 24, 20241 yr by bluetrooper

Obviously I must have rose tinted glasses, but I like the way Maresca talks at a press conference more than Potter or Poch. He presents calmly, constantly has a sly smile and didn't make any big claims "Aims to compete for trophy and champions league but as to when" sooner would be better than later but he didn't know when. 

 

For me this would be something to an ideal line-up knowing Maresca will go for a 3-2-4-1 when in possession (as per Andrey Santos' words, too).

Some special mentions:

- Fofana's spot in defence could be taken by one of Tosin, Disasi or Badiashile.

- James can invert, too.

- Nkunku could replace Jackson and Sterling start on the left wing.

There is a lot Maresca can juggle with and definitely the squad is perfectly built for this 3-2-4-1, inverted full back, tactics.

I truly hope he does not move Palmer on the right wing to accomodate another central midfielder and have Enzo, Caicedo and one of Lavia/KDH/Gallagher all in the line-up at the same time. I think a winger like Madueke is a must in today's game.

33 minutes ago, petre ispirescu said:

 

For me this would be something to an ideal line-up knowing Maresca will go for a 3-2-4-1 when in possession (as per Andrey Santos' words, too).

Some special mentions:

- Fofana's spot in defence could be taken by one of Tosin, Disasi or Badiashile.

- James can invert, too.

- Nkunku could replace Jackson and Sterling start on the left wing.

There is a lot Maresca can juggle with and definitely the squad is perfectly built for this 3-2-4-1, inverted full back, tactics.

I truly hope he does not move Palmer on the right wing to accomodate another central midfielder and have Enzo, Caicedo and one of Lavia/KDH/Gallagher all in the line-up at the same time. I think a winger like Madueke is a must in today's game.

It is very easy to move player around offensively. Defense is the big question. 

Can Enzo + Caicedo defend without consistent pressing from the front? 

 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, petre ispirescu said:

 

For me this would be something to an ideal line-up knowing Maresca will go for a 3-2-4-1 when in possession (as per Andrey Santos' words, too).

Some special mentions:

- Fofana's spot in defence could be taken by one of Tosin, Disasi or Badiashile.

- James can invert, too.

- Nkunku could replace Jackson and Sterling start on the left wing.

There is a lot Maresca can juggle with and definitely the squad is perfectly built for this 3-2-4-1, inverted full back, tactics.

I truly hope he does not move Palmer on the right wing to accomodate another central midfielder and have Enzo, Caicedo and one of Lavia/KDH/Gallagher all in the line-up at the same time. I think a winger like Madueke is a must in today's game.

I think he will have to for any sort of effective pressing and defensive stability to take place.