Arbeloa is showing promising adaptations. Using a back 3 in build-up with Castagne deep, has given his team more stability vs Liverpool & Man Utd. He is also developing good connections in possession between Charles and the 3 attackers behind Garcia with Iwobi, King & Bobb all looking dangerous. He should be able to steer them to safety after his dodgy start to the season.
Palmer is definitely not injured. He simply doesn't want to play unnecessary friendly matches for Thomas Tuchel.
At the end of the day, when the actual tournament starts, whether it's the World Cup or the Euros, Tuchel is going to select the players he trusts.
So right now, let the players who haven't played much for England, or barely get opportunities with the national team, go and represent their country. They'll be more excited and hungry for those minutes anyway.
Players like Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo should just return to their clubs and get enough rest.
The season is already demanding enough.
When competitive football resumes, they should be coming back fresh, fit and ready to go.
🚨 José Mourinho: “I was expecting to find a different La Liga compared to the past… they told me NO, I wanted to believe that was the case”.
“But it’s the SAME. It has not changed”.
🚨🔵Chelsea players staying at Cobham to work with Xabi Alonso during the international break:
João Pedro, Reece James, Henderson, Gusto, Fofana, Caicedo, Sharman-Lowe, Slonina, Chavarría, Welbeck, Colwill, Palestra and Anselmino. 👀
🚨🏴 The close up angle of Liam Rosenior celebrating in front of Strasbourg fans... 😤
"People know how much I love Strasbourg, but there’s a part of the supporters who have NEVER wanted me to succeed.", said Liam. 👀 (@telefoot_TF1)
My man just declared war when Paris FC visit Strasbourg. I don't know what was said but fans will always be fans.
You don't expect them to be happy that you left in the middle of the season. Just walk away.
This single action has dented his legacy in the eyes of the fans at Strasbourg where he was really good. He didn't handle it well.
🚨🗣️ Brighton owner Tony Bloom: "One thing I have learned throughout my time at the club is that ambition NEVER stands still. Every target we achieve creates a new challenge.... Brighton & Hove Albion is now recognised and respected throughout world football and maintaining that position remains a central part of our ambition."
"The next chapter is full of opportunity. We have a young and exciting men's squad, a women's programme with enormous potential, world-class facilities, a growing fanbase and some of the most talented people in football working throughout the club." 👏
Tuchel is the type of guy that won't take lightly to Palmer withdrawing from England squad.
But who cares? Chelsea need to be protecting him no matter what, so this is good either way.
My Opinion:
Unless Reece James start playing as a RB again, he won't be a key player in this team playing as a midfielder.
His talent is been wasted as a Midfielder, he needs to maximize his full strength.
For me, his better he is not playing than playing as a Midfielder, he is of no use there.
There is no point staying fit and your impact is not felt in the team, the only way he can be THA REECE JAMES again, is playing from the RW/RWB.
🤯 MOURINHO ENSEÑA en RUEDA de PRENSA las 2 ENTRADAS sobre BELLINGHAM y VALVERDE.
🔥 4 minutos y 15 segundos del portugués rajando sobre el arbitraje.
Nos vemos a las 12 de la noche en CUATRO.
🚨 Diego Simeone on Mourinho’s words:
“You should never cross the line. Regardless of who you are; Mourinho, Flick, Pellegrini, me, or anyone else, we need to be careful about what we say”.
International break agendas:
- Celebrate Man City being top👌
- Celebrate Everton being unbeaten👌
- Cook Arsenal for losing to Brighton 🤣
- Cook Man Utd for being 12th 🤣
- Cook Spurs for being 20th 🤣
- Cook Wirtz and Barcola for being shit 💩
What a time to be alive 🥳🥳🥳
Kerim Alajbegović has started 3 Serie A games for Juventus.
No goals
No assists
No big chance created
He's lucky he avoided Chelsea. Our fans wouldn't accept that.
Off topic, but I wish more ex-footballers created content like this. John Terry is one of one and provides different insight than what we, the supporters, have.
Alonso against Brighton with his attack vs Arteta against Brighton with his defense.
But some Chelsea fans almost didn’t give Xabi Alonso any credit because of the scoreline.
Are you all not being too harsh on Xabi?