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Jamdav, imo there's a bit more nuance to the Dembele argument. So the first assumption preceding the premise of my argument would be that Xavi is a poor manager who struggles to coach cohesive offensive patterns of play. It's all a bit disjointed and static tactically. Not a fluid free flowing...

I'm sorry but overall, his career is pretty disappointing. Nowhere near an all time great. Barring those glorious Barca years, it's been majorly underwhelming. His injuries didn't help. Plus, yet to win a major trophy for his juggernaut powerhouse nation.

Wonder how Arsenal will deal with the CL games and the packed schedule. Arteta has spent a fortune and finished in a CL place for the first time. Arsenal haven't been in the CL since ages. The entire squad will have to perform all year.

I am not tbh. But look, your original post was about why Messi likes it. Footballers are loaded and they prefer these areas more than anything. So, ofcourse Messi would prefer it. Also, throughout his playing days, he saw the other London clubs being trolled while Chelsea were competing in...

Please do. It's in West London. Very posh area. A lot of fun. Great to live in.

Chelsea are a very attractive club. I like Chelsea. Why are modern post Roman Chelsea attractive? - Serial winners. - Clutch. - Best club in one of the most iconic and best cities in the world. - Has a posh/white/rich fanbase unlike Arsenal who have memeworthy fans(blud fam gang). Compare...

He's weak defensively for the position he plays.

Van Dijk's been fantastic today.

Bro Thiago Silva is so fucking good. He's absolutely brilliant. Even at this age. Unreal. So clear of Ramos.

Nice. I think he needs to be a good long shooter alongside his playmakin abilities to be proper World Class. Otherwise he'd be pretty limited as a player.

Yeah that's what I thought. He's not a long range shooter, is he?

He seems like a very good passer. Long range shooting/scoring(not sure) and dribbling/ball carrying doesn't seem to be his strengths. But not very strong defensively. If he was better defensively he could easily play the lone DM role in a midfield 3.

I still dunno his best position/exact role. What is he? A DLP like Xavi Alonso, ageing Pirlo was?

Poor game, Gakpo. Let's go Nunez!

Nunez is lethal. Gets into so many goalscoring positions. Such a shame that he's a poor finisher. Physical attributes are excellent and Haaland level.

Pochettino is such a good manager. You can already see how much Chelsea have improved in every way. So much tougher to play against.

Well we have Gakpo and VVD. You better root for us!

I have always been sociable with posters other than those that belong to a particular gang. Also, I don't feel vulnerable. It's a few overpaid men kicking a ball around. Not life and death like the Turkish Galatasaray and Besiktas fans pretend.....:lol:

Damn! Didn't realise. What's the probable starting 11 for today?

Hopefully. I think Chelsea comfortably make CL places this season. They have no European football to worry about. And Poch is great at getting top 4 and coaching young players.