Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread

[SoccerHQ]

We've played o.k without being that good if that makes any sense.

Given we're playing four CMs we need to keep the ball far better, Chelsea also getting behind our FBs far too easily.

Would take a replay and sort them out at VP.

[VillaTim]

Give them the hairdryer Unai !!

[PaulWinch again]

We've played o.k without being that good if that makes any sense.

Given we're playing four CMs we need to keep the ball far better, Chelsea also getting behind our FBs far too easily.

Would take a replay and sort them out at VP.

Yep midfield has been pretty weak.

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Not played great since the disallowed goal, but should have scored twice. We're giving it away so easily at the back without Torres and equally not letting the ball stick up top. Chelsea could have had a couple due to our stupidity, but they're fortunately toothless so far.

[Smithy]

It's a bit of a worry how often their high press is causing us issues.  We've been passing it out around high-pressing sides all season, so why is tonight any different? We just seem half a yard off it.  Maybe we switch it around like we did against Newcastle last season and spend 10-15 minutes playing it over the top of them and see if that can break the pattern of play a bit?

[Malandro]

Sounds like a fair few on here need Vitamin D supplements! It’s not brilliant, but what I expected.

[villa for life]

We’d be down by now if konsa wasn’t in the centre. Cash is not ideal but konsa needs to stay central. Hope Emery sees this

[PaulWinch again]

Not played great since the disallowed goal, but should have scored twice. We're giving it away so easily at the back without Torres and equally not letting the ball stick up top. Chelsea could have had a couple due to our stupidity, but they're fortunately toothless so far.

Yep speaks to general sloppiness. Ollie and Diaby need to do more.

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Special mention to how shit the referee is and how useless the linesman is too.

[Smithy]

They've had some really good chances, but Tielemens should have had at least one, and we were unlucky with the disallowed goal.

On the plus side, I don't see how we can possibly be as bad in the second half.

[andyh]

Rubbish.
Too passive.
Too sloppy.
Giving the ball away consistently when we eventually get possession.

Diaby totally ineffective again.
I don’t know if he’s in a fucking strop or sulking but he need to sort himself out. Not only is he barely in the game, but shows virtually no intent when he does get involved.

We need to wake the fuck up and start competing.

It’s becoming Groundhog Day watching our recent performances

[PeterWithesShin]

I hope we've got enough points to stay up if this is what we serve up

[itmustbe_it is!]

Has Ollie touched the ball yet?

[mrfuse]

Lenglet is having a mare, Konsa is constantly having a right go at him.

I'm still awaiting Tielemans to smash one in like I've seen him do so many times for Leicester.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

We've played o.k without being that good if that makes any sense.

Given we're playing four CMs we need to keep the ball far better, Chelsea also getting behind our FBs far too easily.

Would take a replay and sort them out at VP.

Yep midfield has been pretty weak.

Luiz and SJM have been waltzing through their midfield, some amazing dribbles, it's the defensive work that needs sorting out. Diaby, Tielmans and Watkins may as well not be on the pitch, Moreno is a liability tonight, we were getting ripped down our left side. Martinez showing why he's one of, if not the best in the world.

Unai needs to sort them out.