Match Threads Chelsea Vs Spurs

[markt]

Looks like he was worried about a rather old and slow back line. Kind of helps us as James is one of the best attacking outlets they have.

That's what I was thinking. I seem to remember James having an uncomfortable amount of time and possession on their right wing last season.

 

[13VanDerBale13]

Did Kulu even play v them? Or was he signed after?

Kulu hasn’t played them yet, I’m hoping he can be the difference this time.

 

[wiggo24]

Oh shit Tuchel is using the 3-4-3/4-2-2-2 hybrid fuckkk

Worked really well against us last season and in their biggest games, my Chelsea mates are big fans of their starting team tonight.

Will be a good test to see if we’re going to have the same issues as we did last season against three man midfields, especially away from home.

 

[rebrab]

An important challenge will be that Romero is going to need to be aggressive and step in to help in midfield without leaving too much space behind. 3 centre backs is always interesting vs a false 9.

Subs important today too on a hot day.

 

[chrisd2k]

Regardless of how the team is written on paper Chelsea look to be trying to outnumber us in midfield which is a worry in this system.

 

[markt]

No Bentancur Kulu or Romero last time we played them, so just hope we go in with the right mentality as both our starting 11 and bench is improved.

A win here would be a big statement.

 

[easley91]

The biggest thing for me after those three defeats is we are 8 months or so into Conte's reign and we have that system and side settled now. Add the bench options being upgraded and we are in a much better position. Trying so hard not to convince myself to be too confident because I know we can win, yet it's that one game a year where no matter how well we're doing prior, we falter.

 

[Rob]

An important challenge will be that Romero is going to need to be aggressive

Hmm, not sure he's got that in his game...

 

[gavspur]

Looking at our bench, and I know Skipp is injured, but we still look light of another option for CM, in my opinion.

 

[Leigh]

Game changers on the bench. We’ve got a great chance today. COYS!!

 

[Scot-Spur]

Looking at our bench, and I know Skipp is injured, but we still look light of another option for CM, in my opinion.

Nunes…..

 

[Impspur1]

They can try and overload centrally if they want, as soon as the ball goes wide we are in business.

 

[Grey Fox]

Not fancing Emerson against Cucerella

 

[JCRD]

Not fancing Emerson against Cucerella

If there is one thing I dont think is a weakness in Emersons play is his defending. I think he will be fine.

 

[iddebu52]

Not fancing Emerson against Cucerella

Cause he'll get entangled in his hair???

 

[Impspur1]

If there is one thing I dont think is a weakness in Emersons play is his defending. I think he will be fine.

Strangely, I think a game like today wil suit him. Onus primarily will be on defending

 

[Aphex]

That tactical set up by Chelsea worries me. If we are out numbered in midfield again it will be a big problem.

 

[Impspur1]

That tactical set up by Chelsea worries me. If we are out numbered in midfield again it will be a big problem.

But that leaves them short in numbers out wide which is our strength

 

[tototoner]

I am surprisingly optimistic for this but we have an awful record there

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

But that leaves them short in numbers out wide which is our strength

As long as we can get the ball out there.