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Match Day Thread Chelsea vs Barca - Last pre-season game

Discussion in 'Chelsea' started by StanDMan, Jul 29, 2015.

  1. StanDMan

    StanDMan Well-Known Member
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    Sure CP. I would say most of our first 11 are ready for the season. Some squad players also looked good.

    started with Costa, Kenedy (Surprise), Eden, Oscar, Fab, Matic, Ivan (Captain), Cahill, Zouma, Dave & Tibo.

    Costa - had a decent game. His finishing was very poor from very good chances. Did his hammy again. Questionable for Goons game.

    Kenedy - Very tenacious kid. Fast and direct at times. Played RB position for some Barca attends. Jose's dream come true. Explains surprise start.

    Eden - First goal to give us the lead was incredible. Beat 4 or 5 defenders with ease. Eden looked sharp as usual. No pre-season mentality.

    Oscar - Anon and ineffective but for that free kick which hit the post. May be his position is not good. He should play behind Fab.

    Fab - Had decent game. Threaded few neat passes forward. Had 2 very good crosses from setpiece in the first few mins. Could've easily made 2-0. Defensively didn't do much to tackle or help Matic. This is where Oscar could be better.

    Matic - as always very solid

    Ivan - Captained and was compact. Ready for the season.

    Cahill - Defensively had few scary moments but also put his body on line to block shots. Scored the second equalizer, got injured in the process. Broken nose nothing serious.

    Zouma - Crazy speed and strength. Only concern though, he commits to tackles little earlier giving attackers space to switch and run away from him. Played LB when Dave was replaced with JT.

    Dave - Had solid game as always. showed his weakness dealing with crosses and assisted Suarez for their first goal.

    Tibo - Stopped couple of Suarez decent shots. Collected the crosses and commanded. Dwelled once against Pedro and lost the ball. Needs to cut this out.
    Pens accurately moved in right direction for all but 1. Incredible.

    Subs

    Mikel - Usual no good.

    Rambo - Had a great opportunity to score go ahead goal and screwed it wide. Didn't do much defensively.

    Moses - Very sharp. Beat all of Barca's D backs and provided some very good crosses.

    JT - Nothing to report. No telling contribution. Got a great reception from DC crowd.

    Willian - Ran around much, as usual. Got into good positions as usual. No end product as usual.

    Remy - Looked good. Played wide for most of the time. Since Falcao came on sooner.

    Falcao - Didn't push too hard. That is understandable.

    Chalobah - Had last few mins. Played LB when Cahill got injured. Didn't look comfortable at LB. Can't complain.


    What happened to Ake? Mikel gets game time but not Ake?
     
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  2. george the blue

    george the blue Active Member

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    Sure ake is on loan to boro...almost sure...

    Well i think he is :p
     
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  3. bluemoon2

    bluemoon2 Well-Known Member

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    Let's hope Gary's hooter isn't going to affect his selection!
     
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  4. luvgonzo

    luvgonzo Pisshead

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    Our last pre-season game is against Swindon. :emoticon-0107-sweat
     
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