I’m seeing more in common with last season than I’d like. Tbf it’s insane to expect Xabi to change everything within a month, but we look utterly incapable of playing out the back unless Colwill has the ball
@chelssufferer Palmer could surpass Lamps in terms of footballing accolades, but Lampard came in during a time where trophies weren’t guaranteed at Chelsea and was the figurehead of making us a dynasty in England. Palmer walked into a club where success is expected. It’s not a fair comparison
I might eat my words, but I genuinely believe that Xabi is going to be our Pep. Tuchel was amazing for what he did, but his talent ID was absolutely atrocious. Mourinho’s always had great talent ID, but his man management reeked second run. Xabi’s talent ID has been elite so far
I felt this way during the 2014 window (Costa, Fabregas, Felipe Luis, Drogba) and we won the Prem. 2020 window had me hyped (Havertz, Werner, Ziyech, Chilwell, Mendy, Silva) and we won the UCL. 2026 ⏰
@_Huss__ i’ll take that, honestly. First season of a squad clear out and new gaffer. Top 4 isn’t bad at all. Keeps Xabi in the job and able to build for the future