This front three is like when we had Hazard, Oscar, and Mata. We must build an impenetrable wall behind them. I mean, the backline and the pivot must be willing defenders and workers. That's how they can reach their best level as attacking players.
Like how Klopp used Fabinho and Henderson to platform Salah, Mane, and Firmino. Fabinho and Henderson had no business creating and scoring goals; they were there to defend and let that front three do the damage.
I see a similar setup taking shape at Chelsea. If you have that much attacking talent, you must give them everything they need to destroy teams.
Xabi Alonso on the makeup of his squad:
🗣 "I think overall the balance of what we have is going to be good. We have to see how the last few days develop.
But so far the team is coming together. It is a process that will take time. We are in a good position, with a few more days to see."
Well said, Niinii 👏.
Criticism is part of being a fan and it's understandable, but some people will always want to push impossible, clueless agendas. Then, when things turn for the better, instead of acknowledging it, they'd rather find another agenda.
To some Chelsea fans, they don't care if we are progressing; they just want the owners gone, as if a change of ownership will automatically reset everything.
As you stated, most of the moves we have made this summer were deemed impossible three months ago without Champions League. The owners deserve better for accepting to pivot from their earlier plans, but to some people, it will never be enough until they leave, which is nonsense.
I just want Chelsea to be better; I don't care about who runs it.
‼️ Chelsea executives will say they have reached a more promising situation heading into a new campaign thanks to a careful long-term plan. In reality, they have stumbled towards it. Their healthier situation may reflect good luck as much as any grand design.
✍️ @Carra23
Come on, @Carra23. We were set two seasons ago after winning the CWC before Maresca decided to mess it up.
Hiring the right manager isn't a guarantee. Our moves didn't work and we decided to try Alonso.
All these are consequences of Maresca's departure which you didn't mention in the article.
Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of former Academy player Cassius Newton, son of our former player and coach Eddie.
Our thoughts are with Cassius’ family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
Xabi Alonso:
"We are quite close to the plan that we had [for the squad]. We will see where we finish, if it’s fully executed or there are some things still to be done."
[via @SkySports]
Xabi Alonso has made Lamine Camara his priority. He has personally inquired about the Monaco player. Discussions have begun between all parties.
[via @sebnonda]
Perry Groves, when asked if Enzo Fernandes is making the right decision swapping Chelsea for Man City:
🗣 "I don't think so. No, I think like Chelsea have got more chance to win the Premier League at Man City. I think the Man City dynasty is over, losing all their you know sort of big leaders and Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest managers that you've ever seen.
So there's a there's a big power shift I think that's going on. I think that Man City are on the decline and Chelsea are on the upward trend."
~ @SkySports
I think Lamine Camara will only progress if City sign Enzo Fernandez, but at the moment there are no club-to-club talks for Enzo.
These guys want to mess up our season again. Honestly, if I were Chelsea, I wouldn't listen to them if they come in on the last day or two days before the deadline.
🚨🇨🇭 Servette FC have completed deal to sign David Datro Fofana from Chelsea on a permanent move.
€2.5m fee plus €1m add-ons. It’s over between #cfc and Fofana.
Les Ferdinand says Joao Pedro is a better striker than Erling Haaland:
I think Joao Pedro's got more about his game than Haaland. I think Joâo Pedro, for me, is the boy in the Premier League at the moment."
~ @WeAreTheOverlap