Chelsea FC (The Blues) | Special Thread

17 - Eden Hazard has been directly involved in more Premier League goals this season (17 in 16 apps) than he was in the whole of last season (16 in 34 apps). Evolved.
 
Messi and Hazard are the only two players in Europe with 8 Goals and 8+ assists.
Messi - 11 Goals & 8 Assists
Hazard - 8 Goals and 9 Assists
 
According to Daily Mail, Chelsea has won the race to sign Christian Pulisic. The deal is expected to be announced next month but Pulisic will join Chelsea in summer. The transfer fee is close to £60m.
 
[BREAKING]
Atletico Madrid tried to sign Pulisic last month but Dortmund told them that they have already agreed a deal with an English club for next season [@La_ser]
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[So which English club do you think it is? Liverpool or Chelsea?]
 
So apparently, Callum Wilson is Chelsea's no.1 priority as they try to comply with the home-grown player rules. Cahill, Fabregas, Moses and Drinkwater are probably leaving in January so Chelsea could be in trouble next season because of their low home-grown quota.
 
Personally, I don't think Callum Wilson will be a good choice. Firstly, he is injury-prone, he plays 5 games and then misses the next 3 with injuries. He reminds me of Jack Wilshere. Secondly, I'd only take Callum Wilson as a back-up striker but not as the main leading force.
 
Sarri: "In Napoli I was used to playing without a number 9. It very important to have continuity and stay in the top 4. It's important to stay very close to the top four. I want to see continuity from the mental point of view and the tactical point of view"

Bad 4 Morata & Giroud
 
Match Thoughts #BHACHE:

* Hazard looked good as a false 9
* Azpi looked solid again
* Alonso shit, should've seen red
* Jorginho returning to his usual self
* Loftus-Cheek growing every time
* Kante looked balanced again
* A game of two halves for Chelsea
* 3 important points.
 
Sarri on Hazard on playing as a false nine: "I always play with the same ability and quality. As a winger and striker I just try to enjoy my football."
 
Sarri: "We could've won better. We played very well for 60 mins. We conceded a goal when we were in full control. In my mind it was clear in that moment that we had to suffer in the box, we're not a physical team. I tried with the substitutions to have more physical presence"
 
Sarri: "When we have the feeling to be in control of the match it is dangerous for ourselves. The first situation in our box in 30 minutes, I think we were a bit unlucky. When we are sure to be in control of the match. Complacency? I don’t know."
 
Sarri on Eden Hazard: "It was only a knock. It shouldn’t be a big problem. I think for us it could be very important position. He can come out and create spaces. In that position he needs to improve tactically."
 
Sarri on when RLC came on: "I was frustrated in that moment with the fourth official as I wanted him to come on and that’s when we conceded the goal."
 
Eden Hazard -

“My ankle is not that bad. Not that bad. Just a little bit twisted. It’s like every game, you know. I’m strong.”
 
Hazard: "If course, we want to be top of the league at the end of the season. I know Manchester City and Liverpool are good teams, but we are with them and don't want the gap to be any bigger than it is now. We want to win and be the best team in England."
 
Reporter: "So now that you've signed a new big contract. We've heard that you now have a new flashy car"
Kante: "No, it's not true. My life hasn't changed. I still drive my mini. I love driving that car"
 
Kovačić vs Loftus-Cheek vs Barkley

• Kovačić not dependent on end product at all

• Loftus-Cheek somewhat dependent on end product

• Barkley very dependent on end product

If Chelsea had a scoring striker or RW, Barkley would be the least needed.
 
Chelsea - Brighton thoughts:

- Alonso infuriated Hazard...and fans
- CB’s pretty good
- Azpi is getting comfortable at RB
- Jorginho & Kanté solid
- Kovačić = Ehh
- Loftus-Cheek very useful sub
- Willian w/ a good assist
- Pedro productive again
- Hazard still the best in the PL
 
Average, blocking youth, taking wages, stopping us from buying better players, need to be gone by the summer. None should be near a top club

Zappacosta
Alonso
Luiz
Cahill
Drinkwater
Cesc
Willian
Moses
Morata

Need to target under 26 yr olds with elite potential. NO MORE DONKeYS
 
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