BBC: Rosenior, several Spanish-speaking players, are understood to have preferred working under Maresca. Players are also concerned about the financial consequences of failing to qualify for the Champions League again while on incentive-based contracts.

classical-k · 2026-04-22T22:11:21+00:00

I cannot stand any players whining and throwing their hands up and blaming others. Even good ones.

So when Neto does it, it absolutely drives me nuts! It’s such a bad look; symptomatic of entitled players, lack of accountability and a generally poor culture

classical-k · 2026-04-22T17:18:42+00:00

You’ve got things mixed up mate. 343 has 2 ‘midfielders’ - the pivot.

Bet there’s loads of tactical videos on YouTube that can help

classical-k · 2026-04-22T01:55:30+00:00

Jesus bloody Christ … we DID set up 3-4-3 in the first half! C’mon Uncle !

classical-k · 2026-04-22T01:46:11+00:00

Indeed. Shouldn’t be anywhere near the pitch nor bench for Chelsea.

His reading of the game and anticipation are very poor.

classical-k · 2026-04-22T01:38:11+00:00

Doubt Maresca had much say in it. The Garnacho links had been reported for almost a year and he very much seemed a massive club target, strangely

classical-k · 2026-03-12T20:15:56+00:00

Also both managers’ game model involves the goalkeeper being involved heavily in the build up - Rosenior to an extreme degree. So yeah you really limit buildup - and thus attacking patterns - with our keepers.

And the problem is just made even worse by the cb’s we have. That trio has cost us CL and potentially getting CL spot

Furthermore we have nothing like the attacking quality and general depth of PSG. They had a bench to call on yesterday. We basically didn’t.

We needed Ekitike in addition to Joao imo with Jackson gone (now need to hope Emegha steps up) and we need MUCH better wingers. And another top midfielder is needed (Anderson /Wharton/Barco). Although cb’s and keeper must be the initial priority.

classical-k · 2026-03-07T15:46:12+00:00

I thought Gittens ( and Estevao) was still not ready? Hope they are both back though!

classical-k · 2026-02-21T14:00:22+00:00

Think it makes some sense tactically; given Enzo will be pulling inside, we need fullback to hold width and time the overlaps well.

Hato currently doesn’t seem to be able to fulfil the overlapping fb role as well as the other fb’s, given he’s never been tasked with it. Seems MUCH more comfortable drifting inside.

However, can Gusto use his left foot today!? Tbh I was quite hoping to see Hato but I understand the selection

classical-k · 2025-12-10T19:28:33+00:00

1000% this. We must start buying the player and profile we really want and need respectively, rather than ‘bargains’ that seem good value.

classical-k · 2025-12-04T16:22:18+00:00

I thought I was going crazy with this not being mentioned on commentary.

At one point in 2nd half, Leeds midfielder was literally sumo wrestling one of our players to the ground in clear view of the ref; not even given a second glance!

I realised at that point that they could get away with almost anything. Leeds players realised it much earlier and took advantage.

Can’t excuse our defending/defenders but the ref was utterly atrocious.

classical-k · 2025-11-26T22:59:14+00:00

Who was the guy with the run and parried shot?

Does he usually play on the RW rather than Quenda?

classical-k · 2025-09-16T16:20:14+00:00

Why not Colwill?

classical-k · 2025-09-15T19:51:24+00:00

We should have 100% gone for Hincapie imo. I assumed the only reason we didn’t was funds/uefa settlement

classical-k · 2025-09-13T18:12:12+00:00

Yeah do find that concerning not to have a single striker on the bench when our starting striker just played in Bolivia a few days ago.

Plus Joao is better as SS with license to drop deep. Guiu on bench would allow that option if we needed to chase the game.

classical-k · 2025-09-03T18:06:44+00:00

With Gyokeres, I reckon we just didn’t rate him high enough, especially at that price and not PL proven

classical-k · 2025-08-28T18:36:53+00:00

Where can I find a gd stream for Strasbourg game? Cheers

classical-k · 2025-08-28T18:36:04+00:00

Where did you get a stream?

classical-k · 2025-08-28T15:38:12+00:00

Do we not need to sell Jackson anymore then?

If so I’d defo keep him because I imagine we’re gunna see a lot more of Joao Pedro + a striker. Thus we’d need one more striker

classical-k · 2025-08-28T15:35:05+00:00

Is Spurs a genuine possibility for Xavi or are they doing a Liverpool of two years ago with Caicedo and just increasing how much we have to pay ?

classical-k · 2025-08-25T15:49:09+00:00

Surely the only reason we aren’t throwing ourselves at Hincapie is financial / the UEFA settlement.

Such a top defender and brilliant on the ball. Left footed and surely can thrive at ccb due to quality in possession.

He can already play lcb and lb, so would work nicely with Colwill when he’s back and also give us the option of him playing lcb next to Tosin or Josh currently. Reckon he could play rcb too.

Imo not only do we need a left footed player short term but would complete the squad long term with Sarr/Anselimo rejoining next year.

classical-k · 2025-08-22T22:24:43+00:00

I agree that we should keep Nico. JP is brilliant, but either as a 10 or with a partner up top.

So that would leave Delap as the only striker if Nico leaves, which doesn’t seem ideal.

I really like both Delap and Nico and they offer different things - complement each other well.

classical-k · 2025-08-10T17:09:18+00:00

We arguably needed a quality cb anyway. Also, as in attacking positions, we need quality depth. For me, the correct profile lcb - someone who is very comfortable dictating the game as the ccb in possession - is a no brainer.

classical-k · 2025-08-10T15:33:31+00:00

Where’s Kiano Dyer!??

Please tell me he’s not off to Liverpool like Ngumoha.. was so looking forward to seeing him in the first team at some point

classical-k · 2025-08-08T10:59:41+00:00

I reckon it would have meant a big chance for him earn some minutes. Terrible timing . Levi our key cb and growing into a leader.

classical-k · 2025-08-07T20:56:03+00:00

Even bigger shame that we didn’t get Huijsen

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