Chelsea (H) | Post-Match Thread

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I was saying the opposite, mate. They are peaking right now while we have a gear or two to go. I'm quietly confident going into the final, though many people seem to shit their pants already.

The game that Tuchel will be watching will not be the one last night - it'll be the two legs v PSG. And he will be somewhat worried that we can bring that game and get his team chasing shadows.

 

[northstandgiveusasong]

Jorginho were missing too. It wasn’t their best side. Ours was worse though. I wouldn’t pick Mendy in a league one game.

And even then he'd be punching above his weight...

 

[Bobby the blue]

Just a really bad day wasn’t it, felt a bit arrogant that we thought we just had to turn up and win a league trophy and the penalty just about summed it up. A real lack of desire from some players which given that we have a champions league final to complete in soon is a real concern.

laporte was doing ok until the goals, a defender of his ability should have done better, Jesus just hasn’t got that final ingredient to make him a top top forward. Sterling did well, obviously lacking confidence and firm but kept going and kept showing for the ball when he could have his.
I like rodri but we could really do with some pace in the middle when we get countered on, which will happen again when we play them, united do it to as as well as Leeds. Needs sorting.
Hopefully United will drop points as we just need it wrapping up now.

 

[stan bowles]

I think like many on here you overrate Tuchel. He has squeaked two narrow and fortuitous wins by a single goal against our second string

I think you underrate Tuchel. They had several first XI players rested yesterday and by the end of the game they were all over us like a rash. He's turned them around from the hit and miss team he inherited. 2 CL finals in a row indicates he knows what he's doing.

 

[Centurions]

So you read everyone of my posts do you? Really? ...

Christ no, I'd be suicidal if I did that.


;)

 

[Blue Theatre]

It makes sense to make some rotation ... rest players, keep others happy, see who's on form, etc ... but changing 9 of your 10 outfield players doesn't make sense, unless you are quite happy to put in a disjointed performance & very likely lose.

For one thing, that team sheet said to Chelsea: "please come and beat us, as we aren't taking this game at all seriously".

 

[handsofstone]

Not only did we rest all 9 key players but we also used a formatiom we have never used to shoehorn in those that didn't make the midweek game, and a formation that was never going to work

Yesterday (1-2)
- - - - - - - - - - - Ederson- - - - - - - - - - -
Cancelo Dias Laporte Ake Mendy
- - - - - - - - - - - - Rodri - - - - - - - - - - - -
Torres - Aguero - Jesus - Sterling

Semi-Final (0-1)
- - - - - - - - - - - Steffan - - - - - - - - - - -
Cancelo - Dias - Laporte - Mendy
- - - Dinho - - - Rodri - - - Kevin - - -
- - - Torres - - Jesus - - Sterling - -

Laporte, Cancelo, Mendy, Torres, Sterling and Jesus started both of their victories over us, unless injuries happen they won't be in the XI for the final

Not concerned by the two victories they have against us

Our best XI, the one we saw against PSG/Dortmund is clear of the team's we put out against them

 

[oakiecokie]

The morning after the night before !!
Well, Sergio dropped a right bollock but by fuck Pep dropped an even bigger one.
The sheer arrogance of thinking that team could beat Chelsea was worrying to say the least.
All this shit he came up with, wanting to get the PL title wrapped up sooner than later was nothing but hot air.
How the fuck you can leave all that talented midfield on the bench was stupidity at its best but by fuck Pep I sincerely hope you`ve learned a massive lesson and start with the best 11 for the Newcastle game !!
Rant over !!

 

[Keeper!]

I think you underrate Tuchel. They had several first XI players rested yesterday and by the end of the game they were all over us like a rash. He's turned them around from the hit and miss team he inherited. 2 CL finals in a row indicates he knows what he's doing.

He's done an incredible job so far and under the radar.

Champions league final and Fa Cup final is a great return and if he wins them both....wow

 

[Blue Mist]

Hopefully people have calmed down now and lost the anger. Therecwas no issues with the team Pep selected despite 9 changes and a weird formation. If Aguero had scored the penalty we'd all now have huge hangovers. He didn't, we haven't and he has apologised.
A last minute flukey deflection spoilt things but let's not act like the dippers and rags.