Chelsea (H) Post Match Thread

[Bill]

I disagree, mate. The lad has it all and can be our main striker for years to come. He’s hitting peak form now but Sergio keeps scoring so he can’t get in the team. Whilst I agree that Sergio is stronger and a more instinctive finisher, this lad is quicker, more skilful and a better presser. His time will come at City, and very soon, I predict.

lol, you nearly had me there.

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

I'm still floating in dream land. What a performance and result.

 

[tonea2003]

The only thing Jesus misses for me is the physical presence Sergio has. Defenders are scared of Aguero anywhere on the pitch but I don't think you need to be greatly worried about Jesus except when he gets into the box or has run past you.

The difference between the two is Jesus will score all the goals you expect but Aguero will also score the goals you don't expect.

He is still a young lad yet but I don't think this league will ever quite fit him. For me he belongs in Italy or Spain where defences are either not as physical or far slower.

He's here though and I still think he's been great value and done well for us so far and had a good cameo yesterday.

40 goals in 86 games played is not bad return for a 21 yr old at the highest level, if he's here long enough sergio's records will be under threat

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

40 goals in 86 games played is not bad return for a 21 yr old at the highest level, if he's here long enough sergio's records will be under threat

And yet...

We score primarily through wing play - leading to sharp crosses across the box. Tap-in's for anyone with the ability to get into position. And yeah... Jesus gets there often enough.
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Do you honestly wish that we would start Jesus ahead of, say, hypothetically, assuming that all of these players were in our side:

Aguero
MBappe
Griezeman
Messi
Suarez
Kane
Sallah
Aubameyang
Cavani
Higuain
Neymar

and so on and so forth.

As a club striving to be world best, we had sure as hell better have a top 2 or 3 striker once Aguero retires.

 

[MichaelFrontzeck'sBathroom]

I'm still floating in dream land. What a performance and result.

Ditto, almost like it never happened in a weird way.

 

[cleavers]

Since New Years day - phenomenal (just 1 blot)

P 11
W 10
D 0
L 1
F 42
A 4

 

[aguero93:20]

And yet...

We score primarily through wing play - leading to sharp crosses across the box. Tap-in's for anyone with the ability to get into position. And yeah... Jesus gets there often enough.
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Do you honestly wish that we would start Jesus ahead of, say, hypothetically, assuming that all of these players were in our side:

Aguero
MBappe
Griezeman
Messi
Suarez
Kane
Sallah
Aubameyang
Cavani
Higuain

and so on and so forth.

As a club striving to be world best, we had sure as hell better have a top 2 or 3 striker once Aguero retires.

With the exception of Mbappe, who is younger and Messi, he's better than every player on that list was at 21.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

With the exception of Mbappe, who is younger and Messi, he's better than every player on that list was at 21.

Like I said - I hope I'm very much wrong in my assessment. My current opinion remains unchanged.

Aguero was 22 or so when he joined us - that leaves 1 year for Jesus to prove that he is just as good as Kun at age 22.

 

[Gordyola]

Ali B. Thought he looked a tad familiar.

Was on pitch side with Shay Given at half time being interviewed

 

[Henkeman]

Like I said - I hope I'm very much wrong in my assessment. My current opinion remains unchanged.

It's not whether you're right or wrong, but it is a bit odd to assume a 21 year old ought to be the finished article. If he was 26, different matter.

 

[hammersmithlad]

Did Sarri just totally snub Pep? Wtf

Yeah was disappointed to see Sarri deliberately avoid the handshake after the game & don't for one buy 'he didn't see Pep' when he turned back towards the tunnel.

I like Sarri but he went down a notch in my books & I think he's taken the defeat badly & personally. Knowing how he was at Napoli he probably won't sleep for 2 weeks until he plans a way to get his revenge against us at the Cup final.

He's probably the closest thing the Italians have got to a Pep but it looks unlikely he will be given time at Chelski - but then surely he must have known that with their managerial track record before accepting the job.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

It's not whether you're right or wrong, but it is a bit odd to assume a 21 year old ought to be the finished article. If he was 26, different matter.

I'm not expecting him to be so.

But I don't think he'll end up being a top 2 or 3 world-best striker at any point in his career.

 

[Henkeman]

I'm not expecting him to be so.

But I don't think he'll end up being a top 2 or 3 world-best striker at any point in his career.

That's a bit silly. Sorry, but it is. You (and I, and anyone else) have no idea how he'll develop. Some go on to be great, some do not.

 

[Rolee]

It's not whether you're right or wrong, but it is a bit odd to assume a 21 year old ought to be the finished article. If he was 26, different matter.

It's not just a bit odd, it's absurd.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Yeah was disappointed to see Sarri deliberately avoid the handshake after the game & don't for one buy 'he didn't see Pep' when he turned back towards the tunnel.

I like Sarri but he went down a notch in my books & I think he's taken the defeat badly & personally. Knowing how he was at Napoli he probably won't sleep for 2 weeks until he plans a way to get his revenge against us at the Cup final.

He's probably the closest thing the Italians have got to a Pep but it looks unlikely he will be given time at Chelski - but then surely he must have known that with their managerial track record before accepting the job.

I’ve just seen a clip of this. What an absolute wet wipe of a man!

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

That's a bit silly. Sorry, but it is. You (and I, and anyone else) have no idea how he'll develop. Some go on to be great, some do not.

Just so - it's a bit of a crap shoot - all we can go on is current performances.

Still, wasn't Aguero 22 or so when he joined our side? Would you start a 22-year-old Aguero ahead of a +1 year old Jesus - always - in any important match assuming both were fit?

And if you absolutely agree - why is Jesus so far off the mark if he's supposedly Aguero's successor?

 

[Henkeman]

Just so - it's a bit of a crap shoot - all we can go on is current performances.

Still, wasn't Aguero 22 or so when he joined our side? Would you start a 22-year-old Aguero ahead of a +1 year old Jesus - always - in any important match assuming both were fit?

23. Quite a difference, as watching 21 year old Sterling and the current 24 year old Sterling ought to make rather clear.

And Aguero has improved his strike rate dramatically over the years, which is what you'd expect. You seem to be imagining the magnificent 30 year old Aguero is the same player who arrived in 2011. He isn't. From memory, his strike rate under Mancini was a goal ever 130 minutes. It's now every 99 minutes. That is a ridiculous change and improvement.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

23. Quite a difference, as watching 21 year old Sterling and the current 24 year old Sterling ought to make rather clear.

And Aguero has improved his strike rate dramatically over the years, which is what you'd expect. You seem to be imagining the magnificent 30 year old Aguero is the same player who arrived in 2011. He isn't. From memory, his strike rate under Mancini was a goal ever 130 minutes. It's now ever 99 minutes. That is a ridiculous change and improvement.

Time will tell.

 

[Henkeman]

Time will tell.

Er, yeah. That's kind of the point. That I don't know. And nor do you.

 

[Rolee]

Just so - it's a bit of a crap shoot - all we can go on is current performances.

Still, wasn't Aguero 22 or so when he joined our side? Would you start a 22-year-old Aguero ahead of a +1 year old Jesus - always - in any important match assuming both were fit?

And if you absolutely agree - why is Jesus so far off the mark if he's supposedly Aguero's successor?

He's not so far off the mark, that's the point.

Here's one for you mate, Jesus has a Premier league goal for every 122 minutes he's played. Henry had a Premier league goal for every 121 minutes he played.