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Thats true but we had hazard lol.

Rlc showed he could step up and provide creativity and goal threat. Pedro is decent but flutters in and out.

Im Im worried more about our defence. Hopefully our midfield can shield them

 

Same, I think we have plenty of goals in us, but our defence I am less certain about.
Zouma seems to have improved, maybe he can strike up a partnership with Rudiger.

 

I think we’ll be pleasantly surprised this season. We won’t win anything that’s for sure but I think we’ll see the same grit and unity that Jose brought to the club.
We may not have anything world class in the defensive ranks but the potential to be is there. Everyone complained about not giving the kids game time, well now they have it in spades. The season starts tomorrow and there is a long old way to go.

 

Try not to buy him back again this time.

 

You should buy him.

 

No thanks.

 

Same here.

 

yeah Tomori was Derbys player of the year playing as RCB . Zouma had a good season at Everton so think you will be OK at CB but the lack of a proven PL goalscorer upfront looks your biggest weakness .

 

That’s a fair point, although we have Hazard in that period. I probably am doing Pedro a bit of a disservice to be fair.

I’m looking forward to watching us that’s for sure. We seem a bit more “Chelsea” than previous seasons. More of a connection between the team and fans, which I’m sure will help us. I just think we have a bit of an average squad that’s all.

 

We do, we certainly aint winning no league title, but I am intrigued to see what a Lamps led Youthful Chelsea side can do. Maybe they will surprise us.
Of course Tammy Abraham stepping up and being awesome for us this season would be great

 

To many negatives on here, and some from those that wanted a new approach, well we finally got it, although it was somewhat forced upon us. "You don't win anything with kids". Yeah....Right.

 

Since i first started following Chelsea's fortunes 49 years ago i have never gone into a season with so much trepidation but yet at the same time excitement. We will not win anything this season but if we can compete and stay in the top 6 that will do me for now. Hopefully when the transfer ban is over and Roman has the same enthusiam we can kick on. I remember in the 70's worrying about the bottom 6 and relegation !!!

 

Exactly.

Just a shame we start season with RLC and CHO out.

RLC will always be a sicknote sadly

 

I have noticed this too.
I have been crying out for a change in approach for a few years now, and I am glad we got it, like you said, even if it was forced on us.
I want to see what these kids can do given the chance, and I am fully prepared for a trophyless couple of seasons and a drop out of the top 4.
Its not like we are starved of trophies, is it?

I have been wondering for years what would happen if we reeled in the spending and relied more on youth, and now I am finally going to get my answer, for better or worse.....and I am excited about it, even if we do **** this season, it'll be a journey, and a change from the norm

 

Three of our best kids are injured though.

As is Rudi

 

Ruben Loftus-Cheek Calf/Shin/Heel Injury May 22: "Probably he will be training with the group in five months, then he needs to be able to play at 100 per cent. I don't know exactly the timing but 4-6 months." 02/11/2019

Callum Hudson-Odoi Calf/Shin/Heel Injury Achilles Tendon Rupture 14/09/2019

Antonio Rudiger Knee Injury Apr 30: "Underwent surgery on his left knee meniscus. He will miss the rest of this campaign and will rehab over the summer." 24/08/2019

Reece James Ankle/Foot Injury Ankle Ligament Injury No Return Date Currently Being Assessed Ruled Out

 

They'll be back soon enough, we have enough cover in those positions with the senior players, we still have a decent squad,
But as far as youngsters. there is also Tomori, Mount and Abraham.
All have impressed in the Championship and I want to see if they can make the step up

 

I'm more than happy to use some youth if i think the youth is good enough. Its not just about throwing the youth in. Im more than happy to give the likes of mount, rlc, hudson, ampadu, christensen,chances

Its more about chucking in half a team of untried players which doesnt work at the best of times for top level professionals.

Tbh my negativity was more on using zouma who i dont really rate alongside the inconsistent christensen.

I just hope the fans dont jump on franks back should we not do very well this season

 

But then there are times when it does

 

Haha might as well bring huth back into the fold that worked once too