Chelsea 2021-2022: TUCheL our balls, hoes

[ztejas 43420]

32 minutes ago, TexArcher said:

I guess when you're down 0-2 to Liverpool you've got to be happy to get a point.

You do - but this feels like a game we should have won. 

36 minutes ago, MoJames said:

City will falter at some point

We need them to drop more points than they have all season so far and that would be assuming we win 17 straight matches. Short of an absolutely historic collapse by them it isn't happening. 

I think getting well positioned and poised to make another CL run should be our focus.

Edited January 2, 2022 by ztejas

[G650 14254]

Ye Olde Sit Down was satisfactory it seems.

 

https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lukaku-back-chelsea-squad-clear-up-mess-controversial/bltf41d840c268b6322

[MoJames 8244]

1 hour ago, G650 said:

Ye Olde Sit Down was satisfactory it seems.

 

https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lukaku-back-chelsea-squad-clear-up-mess-controversial/bltf41d840c268b6322

I hope so...

[ztejas 43420]

Who the FUCK is ready for some MOTHERFUCKING Thai caffeine-piss in-a-can cup action.

 

[ztejas 43420]

Great goal by Havertz. Alonso intercepted a lazy pass out of their back third and played it ahead. May be an OG - I think it was headed to the back post though. 

[ztejas 43420]

Wow. Kai almost had a 2nd. Spurs just handing us the ball in their box.

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

That might be the Spursiest goal I've ever seen. 

[ztejas 43420]

Atrocious OG makes it 2-0.

[ztejas 43420]

Just now, Longhornfan1024 said:

That might be the Spursiest goal I've ever seen. 

The first one was Spursy enough. 

[MoJames 8244]

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Azpi out with an injury and Puli is playing RCB.  Neato.

[ztejas 43420]

Just now, Longhornfan1024 said:

Azpi out with an injury and Puli is playing RCB.  Neato.

I think we should see what he has in goal.

[MoJames 8244]

4 minutes ago, Longhornfan1024 said:

Azpi out with an injury and Puli is playing RCB.  Neato.

Time to call this guy back

[G650 14254]

It's happening

[ztejas 43420]

I'm probably going to be PTFO for the FA tie today. 

We should handle business here - right? 

[G650 14254]

30 minutes ago, ztejas said:

We should handle business here - right

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[InkaUtexas 25918]

1-0 Blues. 

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

That looked like way more than 10 yards.

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

That was a perfect tackle.  What the hell with that call?

[MoJames 8244]

1 hour ago, InkaUtexas said:

1-0 Blues. 

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Sarr has been really impressive in the minutes he's been given.  Kepa had a great game making two big heads up plays on what could have been two Spurs goals.  

[TexArcher 37774]

This game is nervey as fuck.

[TexArcher 37774]

Annnnnnnnnd, there it is.

And it had to be KDB.  Because of course it did.

Edited January 15, 2022 by TexArcher

[APMP 688]

Just not good enough today creating chances

[G650 14254]

Ah well, nevertheless

[ztejas 43420]

I woke up, flipped it on, saw KDB score and went back to sleep.

Congrats on another title, assholes. If Pep could leave that would be nice. 

We're now only 6 up on WH who has a game in hand and 8 up on Arsenal who has two in hand. 

[ztejas 43420]

It's not all bad. 

https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/.amp/transfer-news/report-chelsea-handed-sergino-dest-boost-as-barcelona-prepared-to-accept-loan-demands

[ztejas 43420]

 

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Not sure why the switch to the 4-4-2/4-2-3-1, but we look like crap in it.

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[ztejas 43420]

46 minutes ago, Longhornfan1024 said:

Not sure why the switch to the 4-4-2/4-2-3-1, but we look like crap in it.

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Not watching - out working - but I think at this point Tuchel is beyond frustrated and just trying to find something that works. 

Also - the 5 at "the back" is sort of reliant on having quality at WB. Which... we don't have anymore. 

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

6 minutes ago, ztejas said:

Not watching - out working - but I think at this point Tuchel is beyond frustrated and just trying to find something that works. 

Also - the 5 at "the back" is sort of reliant on having quality at WB. Which... we don't have anymore. 

Agree with your second point, but we still looked better in the 3-4-3 even with our makeshift wingbacks.  Guys look lost out there.  

[ztejas 43420]

So uh... when did we last pick up 3 in the PL?

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Kevin Friend not covering himself in glory here.  But that's life in the EPL.  

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

I'm about ready to stop the Lukaku attempt and go back to Timo/Havertz.  We get so many more opportunities with the two of them in there.  

[ztejas 43420]

1 hour ago, Longhornfan1024 said:

I'm about ready to stop the Lukaku attempt and go back to Timo/Havertz.  We get so many more opportunities with the two of them in there.  

My quiet thoughts as well. Havertz is a better player. Also have no clue why CHO just played 90' over Pulisic and Werner. Managing minutes I guess? 

[TexArcher 37774]

Need all three today, lads.  Let's go.

[TexArcher 37774]

Pretty good first half.  Tottenham seem like they'd be satisfied with a point today.  And we put about a dozen pretty good balls into the box -- feels like if someone can get on the end of one of them, that'll be enough.

[TexArcher 37774]

Orrrrr, Ziyech can just hit one of the strikes of the season.  Whatever works.

[Scraps 13561]

Damn nice goal

[Scraps 13561]

Another one!

[TexArcher 37774]

And Thiago gets on the end of a wicked set piece delivery by Mount, who's had a hell of a match.

Park the bus and let's keep that clean sheet.

[morehornsepower 887]

Finally.  More like this, please.

[InkaUtexas 25918]

Good win. Nice to get the points. CL is the mission! 

[morehornsepower 887]

So, no change in this transfer window...  Any opinions on what that means for almost our entire defense, with contract expirations this year?

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

So, no change in this transfer window...  Any opinions on what that means for almost our entire defense, with contract expirations this year?

We're probably confident in re-signing Azpi and Christensen, and we think we'll get Kounde if Rudiger goes elsewhere.

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[ztejas 43420]

On 2/1/2022 at 12:48 PM, Longhornfan1024 said:

if Rudiger goes elsewhere.

Edited February 4, 2022 by ztejas

[ztejas 43420]

Anyone watch today? I've been bad lately about watching. I'm not sure why we conceded 8 minutes in against Plymouth Argyle but got the W eventually on the backs of the dirty Spaniards. 

[morehornsepower 887]

17 minutes ago, ztejas said:

Anyone watch today? I've been bad lately about watching. I'm not sure why we conceded 8 minutes in against Plymouth Argyle but got the W eventually on the backs of the dirty Spaniards. 

Was able to catch after halftime.  Frustratingly familiar with what felt like hundreds of great goal-scoring opportunities, and a huge lack of finishing.  Kepa's save on the penalty was fantastic....

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

So it appears Zouma is a piece of shit, and now I'm happy we got rid of him.

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[MoJames 8244]

30 minutes ago, Longhornfan1024 said:

So it appears Zouma is a piece of shit, and now I'm happy we got rid of him.

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I read just a bit, but enough.

He is the worst. Marina knows everything.