Chelsea 1-0 Leeds - Post Match Debate

[1964white]

Pascal & young Gray on the bench

[Cjay]

Strange that Gray isn’t playing 23’s, or at least not from what I have seen - just warming the subs bench. Surely this isn’t really aiding his development.

Do we know what happened to him?

He got injured we were told and then just disappeared.

[Scoobychief]

Where's bamby

[Cjay]

No James, Mount, Silva or Azpil (can't spell his whole name), Kate and Mendy.

Just another 734 players for Chelsea to choose from

Looks like a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3

[John in Louisiana]

Bamford not even on the bench

Noticed that right away myself.

No news of any iunjury. If he's healthy it doesn't bode well for Paddy's future.

[1964white]

So, one of our more likely scorers, Gnonto on the bench.

[White Riot]

Bamford not even on the bench

Great news, gone for a lie down with Forshaw for 18 months

[1964white]

Do we know what happened to him?

He got injured we were told and then just disappeared.

Correct Cjay, Gray hasn't featured in the U23s of late, one of four fillers on the bench.

[Kennyb41]

I think we're gonna play the same as v Soton and not Fulham.

Maybe a mixture of both ?

[WhiteRose]

I can see why gnonto has been dropped, talented as he is, we have become too reliant on him, it’s a lot of pressure and teams seem to be doubling up on him - be a great sub to bring on and shake things up. Chelsea team looks ridiculously strong even with a few out, be happy with a draw today.

[1964white]

Great news, gone for a lie down with Forshaw for 18 months

[JoeDenver]

Noticed that right away myself.

No news of any iunjury. If he's healthy it doesn't bode well for Paddy's future.

I think Javi’s smart to keep a distance between himself and Patty…got Marsch fired and influenced Skubes’ Everton debacle. And since he’s not getting it done on the pitch, well, anywhere far from it is ideal.

[Cjay]

Great news, gone for a lie down with Forshaw for 18 months

Checked in to the Forshaw Suite for some rest and recuperation

[Kennyb41]

I can see why gnonto has been dropped, talented as he is, we have become too reliant on him, it’s a lot of pressure and teams seem to be doubling up on him - be a great sub to bring on and shake things up. Chelsea team looks ridiculously strong even with a few out, be happy with a draw today.

What dya think it is ? Coz teams are doubling up on him?

[John in Louisiana]

I think we're gonna play the same as v Soton and not Fulham.

Maybe a mixture of both ?

Javi says he wants to prevent their scoring first, so I can see how it is we're strong with the back six and have lots of pace up top.

I hope, though, that we're not just going to sit back, absorb pressure, and try to hit them on the break. That's the way to a 1-0 loss.

[The Subhuman]

Don't think Gnonto has struggled recently ...

[JoeDenver]

Don't think Gnonto has struggled recently ...

I honestly think it has more to do with us being too dependent on him. By taking away the “get out of jail free” card, the team are unable to use it and are thereby forced to play more according to the system, structure, and tactics that Javi is trying to implement.

Will see how it pans out…

[1964white]

Don't think Gnonto has struggled recently ...

Nor do I.

Gnonto was the only one to hit the target with a shot bringing out a very good save from the Fulham keeper, also provided the cross for Georginio's header.

What did the others do of productive significance vs Fulham?

[Madron]

Don't think Gnonto has struggled recently ...

Certainly not as much as Harrison.
Strange call for me.

[Kennyb41]

Javi says he wants to prevent their scoring first, so I can see how it is we're strong with the back six and have lots of pace up top.

I hope, though, that we're not just going to sit back, absorb pressure, and try to hit them on the break. That's the way to a 1-0 loss.

We'll know in the first 10 mins, but i think that's how he's going, he's not parking the bus, but also not going for 'it'

Interesting game coming up, Chelsea have to go for 'it' and will, can't wait to see what Javi does in response.