Chelsea 2020-2021: Campeones de Europa

[ztejas 44114]

Sticking with Werner and no Puli to start. Not what I expected but not sure it's the wrong play.

And it just got really wet. I'd be shocked if 2 doesn't win it today considering both team's form.

Edited February 4, 2021 by ztejas

[MoJames 8258]

What a dumb ass play by Dier. PK incoming.

[ztejas 44114]

Nice effort to win the pen. Jorg doesn't disappoint.

[MoJames 8258]

Starting to rain fairly hard.

[ztejas 44114]

1 minute ago, MoJames said:

Starting to rain fairly hard.

Been coming down since the 10th I think 

[ztejas 44114]

Oh Mount... that deserved better 

[MoJames 8258]

Wonder if Christensen or Rudiger goes central.

[ztejas 44114]

3 minutes ago, MoJames said:

Wonder if Christensen or Rudiger goes central.

Looks like Rudiger. And that's a shame - Silva was playing well.

[MoJames 8258]

Eww bad defense on the set piece.

[ztejas 44114]

Christ Mount... 

[ztejas 44114]

2 minutes ago, MoJames said:

Eww bad defense on the set piece.

You're a bit ahead of me. Looks like Dave mistimed his jump - we didn't fail to mark him. 

Glad we got that goal with Silva out now. 

[TexArcher 38873]

Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold, hold, hold.

[ztejas 44114]

Spurs have been very fouly today.

Get on with your bad self, Alonso. Show Timo how to finish. 

Edited February 4, 2021 by ztejas

[MoJames 8258]

3 minutes ago, TexArcher said:

Hold, hold, hold, hold, hold, hold, hold.

[MoJames 8258]

Man if we could somehow give Kovacic the ability to shoot, we'd be in a very good spot

 

[ztejas 44114]

Just now, MoJames said:

Eh. I'm thinking we get 2 before they knot it.

[MoJames 8258]

I think I'd be more comfortable with Silva still out there.

[MoJames 8258]

Man Puli held on a bit too long.

[ztejas 44114]

7 minutes ago, MoJames said:

I think I'd be more comfortable with Silva still out there.

Sure

Good fucking Lord Werner can not stay onside 

[MoJames 8258]

That should've been a goal for them.

[TexArcher 38873]

Just a huge result.

And beating Josay makes it feel like it's worth 4 points.

[morehornsepower 888]

Just now, TexArcher said:

Just a huge result.

And beating Josay makes it feel like it's worth 4 points.

Couldn't agree more.   

[MoJames 8258]

Up to 6th in the table with only Man City having 1 game in hand.

[ztejas 44114]

1 minute ago, MoJames said:

Up to 6th in the table with only Man City having 1 game in hand.

Everton is level with us with 2 in hand so more like 7th. 

But today was big and 3 points is 3 points. We still seem pretty iffy when it comes to finishing and creating good chances but our possession and defense has been dare I say phenomenal with Tuchel at the helm. Sometimes you just need 1 and that 1 might be a PK.

[morehornsepower 888]

We've got 4 games to figure out our offense...

[MoJames 8258]

Just now, ztejas said:

Everton is level with us with 2 in hand so more like 7th. 

I kept that out on purpose.

[TexArcher 38873]

2 minutes ago, MoJames said:

Up to 6th in the table with only Man City having 1 game in hand.

Well, we're level with Everton and they've got 2 in hand.  And Tottenham and Villa are behind us and fading but they've got 1 and 2 in hand respectively.  

But today was a big deal for us, no question.

[MoJames 8258]

You guys wouldn't make good beat writers

[ztejas 44114]

2 minutes ago, MoJames said:

You guys wouldn't make good beat writers

Idk I think we have a nice good cop/bad cop thing going.

Everton is also about to see Manu, City, Pool and Chelsea over the next 6 so they could easily fall back.

Edited February 4, 2021 by ztejas

[MoJames 8258]

1 minute ago, ztejas said:

Idk I think we have a nice good cop/bad cop thing going.

[ztejas 44114]

Another yuge one today. They all will be down the stretch. Win puts us into 5th and 1 point back of Pool for top 4 - who we see for our 2nd leg on March 20th. 

Sheffield isn't great but has had some nice recent form - beating ManU and West Brom and playing City tight 0-1.

Interesting lineup. Pulisic not in the 18 - not sure what that's about.

No Ziyech or Kante either. Skrange.

Edited February 7, 2021 by ztejas

[ztejas 44114]

This already seems to cute from Tuchel. I get that he's still sussing out the roster but we are in win now mode. This isn't a rebuild.

[ztejas 44114]

And I'm actually starting to lose my fucking mind with Werner. 

[ztejas 44114]

Made it work there though! Was going to comment at half that we really picked it up around the 30th. Mount has been great the past few games. 

[ztejas 44114]

What the fuck Rudiger? Are you fucking shitting me?

And we get a pen to instantly retake the lead LOL. Werner is under new management!

Edited February 7, 2021 by ztejas

[MoJames 8258]

Tough fought win. Another 3.

[ztejas 44114]

Good 3. O settled in after the first 30 - Werner was very good past that point. Mount was awesome. D was a little shakier than it has been under Tuchel but still kept them out of the back of the net. Thank God that Rudiger gaffe didn't cost us.

[morehornsepower 888]

I don't really understand the lineup decisions...and hate that we had to work so hard for that...but damn solid results so far for Tuchel. 

[TexArcher 38873]

 

[Napoleon 8818]

4 hours ago, TexArcher said:

 

I have frequently turned to this clip over the years.

It is a classic.

[ztejas 44114]

10 hours ago, TexArcher said:

 

Especially after Liverpool gets handed an ass-beating and the win is to put us firmly back in the top 4 race.

I'm feeling much better about the Atletico matchup now, too. The style Tuchel has put on the pitch so far could carry us through in the CL - especially if Werner can keep it up or be a little better even.

[ztejas 44114]

Good injury update.

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2021/2/8/22271691/tuchel-updates-on-thiago-silva-injury-pulisic-absence-werner-dead-leg

[MoJames 8258]

[MoJames 8258]

ESPN+ for anyone that wants to watch.

Barnsley is full on high press just like they would against Norwich in Championship play.

[ztejas 44114]

Fack I got carried away and forgot it was on. Even wearing my Chelsea hat. 

[MoJames 8258]

That was a PK if we have VAR.

[morehornsepower 888]

we look rough so far...but that should have been a pen for us...

[ztejas 44114]

I'm a little behind. That was a clear pen. Oh well.

[ztejas 44114]

Nervy first half. Kepa hasn't fucked us yet so that's good.

[morehornsepower 888]

24 minutes ago, ztejas said:

...Kepa hasn't fucked us yet so that's good.

Damnit ztejas...why would you say/type that out loud??!!! 😱