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Rob Lawman
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@Statford_Bridge I honestly think if the solution is Tenzo then you’re better off selling him and reinvesting in more suitable 6. There’s higher suitability and potential at 10 and it’s an opportunity for genuine reimbursement.
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Some questions I have digesting Alonso
1) 3 or 4? I presume it’ll be something like 33/67, but is the most pressing question.
2) how does he get Enzo/Caicedo on the field together and better than they have been? 343 pair? 4231? Tenzo?
3) how he wants to use Reece James
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@Dannynn__ @SoggyBonito Ah bore off, happy to debate with the other guy because atleast he can be objective
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@CFCRobL @SoggyBonito No, Caicedo just threw his leg across Semenyo, then got booked for sarcastically clapping the ref. Should criticise his lazy tackle when you're losing.
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If it's leg on leg, it's a stone wall pen, but because the contact is upper body it's seemingly allowed despite the defender not even remotely playing the ball - it's such a strange interpretation of the rules.
He's late to the ball and takes out the man, crazy to me.
CarefreeYouth@CarefreeYouth
Chelsea and not getting decisions in a cup final 🥵
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@Dannynn__ @SoggyBonito Not really when Caicedo was penalised for this exact same situation later in the very same game and these types of decisions are regularly given.
If you want to argue refereeing is consistent in this country then crack on
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@SoggyBonito Happy to agree to disagree, i get your points I just dont agree that running full pelt into someone from an off angle (normal speed is critical for this clip) with no contact made on the ball is ok. Defender can’t be there first when JP has it, it wasnt two players chasing a ball
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@CFCRobL Just tagged you actually cos I completely agree on Hato one. Stonewall pen!
I just think the first one is classic strong defending and the way I’ve watched and played for many years you reward defenders who get there first
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@Dannynn__ @SoggyBonito or, you know, i’m just asking for some consistency in officiating across the board
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@SoggyBonito You’re just ignoring the context that the ball was knocked past him and any semblance of control he had over that situation was a byproduct of just T-boning JP the ground. Got there first when JP had the ball?
Also your defensive points here don’t apply to the foul on Hato 🤷♂️
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@CFCRobL Erm did you miss the bit where he’s in front of JP and has the ball at his feet?
The funny thing is if Khusanov was a little late and barged him shoulder to shoulder nobody would’ve batted an eyelid.
But he got there first. Me and the pros agree.
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@Dannynn__ because JP has knocked the ball on and the defender is nowhere near it and proceeds to just knock him over?
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@olijcarpenter Yeah that's my concern, you then add another 1/2 minutes to every check but I think it's a fair call from Ollie here that Cucu loses momentum to run around a player stood offside which in my mind, is interferring.
You'd assume it's an edge case though
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Interesting debate this, and not something I picked up during the game, if being in the goalkeepers line counts as interfering, does causing a defender to alter their movement also count?
Would argue it does but opens up a whole new can of worms it feels
Ollie Glanvill 🏆x6@OllieGlanvill
I just don’t see how you can argue Cucu doesn’t have to deviate his run around Semenyo who’s offside in order to get to Haaland. There’s a clear sidestep
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@SoggyBonito So it's a foul then, because Khusanov gets nowhere near the ball and blocks off JP's run only. It's no different than when someone tries to run around a defender face on and they step to the side to block them.
Had Khusanov got control of the ball then fairs but he was beat.
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@CFCRobL Khusanov arches his run to block JP. Crucially he gets in front and the ball is at his feet after contact.
It’s strong defending and has been for decades, hence Shearer et al praising the defending.
Sorry
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@SoggyBonito Shoulder to shoulder is for players running on the same line wrestling for position - running full pelt into someone from the side isn't the same, especially when you make contact with the legs.
Anyone running full pelt into someone's side will floor them, that's not strength
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@CFCRobL Mate, are you aware of the concept of shoulder to shoulder? Or a defender using their strength?
It’s even less of a fouls because Khusanov gets there earlier. The ball is right by his feet after he deals with him.
There’s nothing there
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Those very familiar with Alonso's managerial career - what's his track record with Academy players like?
Nathalia@tavaresnthl
Xabi Alonso vai gostar muito de Genesis Antwi. Um dos melhores atletas em Cobham hoje, aliado a muita qualidade técnica. Identifica e ataca espaços muito bem, progride com posse e tem uma recomposição fantástica. Tudo que se deseja em um ala para uma formação com 3 defensores.
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@superkalthemanc The video is quite literally in the tweet you replied to
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It is absolutely good enough to compete at the top if strengthened it's whether those who hold the power are able to
1) Identify where needs strengthening
2) Go about it the right way
That's where this all falls down, the logic is often there but the execution leaves wanting
Absolute Chelsea@AbsoluteChelsea
#Chelsea believe they have learned lessons from this season. Xabi Alonso shares the view that the squad is good enough to compete if some areas are strengthened. [via @BobbyVincentFL]
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@commutermisery @Je_Frota curious on the rationale for keeping Delap? I've seen absolutely nothing worth pursuing with
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I just looked at our squad, counted 10+ players I think we need to sell and it got me genuinely worried. The WB position is one we particularly need to get right.
Tweeds.@unknownTweed
Did alright. A few bright spells. Very little quality in the right areas when it counted. Worked hard. If it is Alonso, he's got his work cut out.
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@CFCRobL Stonewall? Come on man, I’m a blue but we can’t be crying for these. How about the other way round, would you want it given against you? No!
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