lembu
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- Dec 31, 2009
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Familiarly, the Blues lacked a focal point and cutting edge – although Timo Werner was unlucky to have a second goal wrongfully ruled out for offside – but that should all change if Romelu Lukaku signs from Inter Milan, as expected.
N'Golo Kante was particularly imperious for the hosts, dispossessing Lucas on the halfway line for Ziyech's first goal and tormenting Spurs' three-man midfield, particularly Dele Alli, who continued in a deeper role which does not appear to suit him.
Chelsea appeared to be continuing where they left off from last season, looking every inch like European champions, while Spurs looked like a side preparing for a Europa Conference League play-off against Pacos de Ferreira or Larne FC.
But the Blues’ dominance unsurprisingly slipped after Thomas Tuchel wrung the changes, introducing eight fringe players including David Zappacosta, Matt Miazga and Ibrahima Bakayoko and the COs
N'Golo Kante was particularly imperious for the hosts, dispossessing Lucas on the halfway line for Ziyech's first goal and tormenting Spurs' three-man midfield, particularly Dele Alli, who continued in a deeper role which does not appear to suit him.
Chelsea appeared to be continuing where they left off from last season, looking every inch like European champions, while Spurs looked like a side preparing for a Europa Conference League play-off against Pacos de Ferreira or Larne FC.
But the Blues’ dominance unsurprisingly slipped after Thomas Tuchel wrung the changes, introducing eight fringe players including David Zappacosta, Matt Miazga and Ibrahima Bakayoko and the COs