Alejandro Garnacho is still on Chelsea's winger list for this summer, reports

[David Ornstein]

People misunderstand possession-based managers as being possession crazy but every possession-based manager also wants to progress the ball and find the spare man as soon as possible. That's the end game.

The problem is that not every player can execute passes through tight spaces. So, average players tend to rather circulate the ball forever instead of making a pass that will be turned over.

If you watch Barcelona, for example, the number of risky, vertical passes Pedri and De Jong make to find the spare man is ridiculously high. Vitinha and Neves do the same for PSG.

But if you have average passers in the pivot, they will circulate the ball forever, freaking out the manager on the bench.

Lavia's absence is immense.

[Vince]

Seriously 😂..

Naah... i think the majority of the season ticket holders are old folks... zero energy and passion from them except when there's a goal ofcos. Quiet Ninety percent of the time.

The away fans are much better.

SW6. 📌

#CFC | #FULCHE

🔗 Chelsea FC

An assist for Cole Palmer today would make him the 3rd fastest to 20 PL assists (in 64 PL games) for the Blues, behind Cesc Fábregas (47) and Juan Mata (49.)

Jackson should’ve been much improved this season

Not the best performance from him today or in the past few games for that matter

Tyrique George is the 5th youngest player to score for Chelsea in the Premier League.

#FULLTIME

That's awesome fighting spirit and tactical adjustments.

When he is shit we say he is shit, and when he is fantastic we also give the flowers.

Today's selection and tactical tweaks are what gave us the fighting chance.

Spurs vs. Nottingham Forest tomorrow!

Spurs can be useful for once in their lives…

Who would you bring in to make Chelsea stronger next season?

Name one:

• Striker
• Goalkeeper
• Centre Back
• Left Winger

#AfterThought

I think today Maresca has answered most people who have been asking for redeployment of Reece to RB.

Our Man was surely not himself in the wide and large wing spaces. Maybe until he regains full fitness, the man would do with the short and manageable spaces in midfield.

The early substitution by Maresca saved this game.

Emotional battalions today we've been duly defeated.

And on the decision not to redeploy Reece, for now, The manager is vindicated.

Whether left or right, Palmer hasn’t been his best. It’s not a position issue. He was even worse when he was on the right. he needs to sit up

Las Palmas won 1-0 vs Atletico.

He was also dribbled past, 0 times

Fulham had 0.22xG against Chelsea today, their second lowest xG in the Premier League this season.

Enzo Maresca: “In the last three years Chelsea has never been in Champions League spot”.

“It’s already a good season… and the goal from Pedro today doesn’t change that. It gives us a chance to be there!”.

🔵ESTÊVÃO WILLIAN ASSIST!!!

Great ball to Flaco Lopez who does great to capitalize on the opportunity

#MENTALITY

Look at George's celebration after the goal. In spite of it being a big moment in his life, he doesn't over do it. He knows winning for the team is more important than him scoring. He leads the rest to rush back for the games restart.

Beast mentality.

Shout-out to the Kid

That's what chelsea should be about.

#WinWinWinWin

Chelsea’s midfield duo of Enzo Fernandez & Moises Caicedo is the highest rated in the Premier League.

Sofascore

Chelsea in 38 Premier League games last season:
Big chances created: 122
Big chances missed: 73

Chelsea in 32 Premier League games this season:
Big chances created: 106
Big chances missed: 73

New season, Same Chelsea?
Lack of clinical finishing is a major issue

Geovany Quenda is one game away from 50 appearances in the first team. He will be the first youngest player to do so for Sporting CP. 🦁🟢