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Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Leyqute(m): 4:28pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
HanksAnuku: No na. He said Pep is prioritizing the Crystal Palace game and the home matches against Tottenham. Those are the matches he wants to win, not this one. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 4:31pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
popizaino: Every matchup is different and every team is different as well. The issue is not about scoring away, it is about converting your chances when they come. Barcelona vs CFC 2-2 is cosmetic. That game was 2-0 with Barcelona going through. Then the Defence messed up to let Ramirez go through out of nothing. At 2-1, Messi misses a penalty to put Barca ahead again on the tie. Then Alexis misses a sitter by putting the ball on the cross bar. Torres' goal to make it 2-2 comes at the last second when the game is over etc etc. Every fixture is different. I have seen Tottenham at their best this season and City at theirs. I know who my money is on. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 4:34pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
HanksAnuku: All these years in England and somehow the language is still your problem. Pep thought he could get a result with that team he put out. A result can be 0-0,1-1, 1-0 win. So even when he went down a goal, he did not panic he just continued to go according to plan which is why it was a gamble. Gamble like; I don't think I need my best squad to get a result here. 2 Likes |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 4:38pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Leyqute: Those are the matches that are more critical. He cannot afford to Draw Crystal Palace. He needs a W there. He cannot afford to draw Tottenham in the league, he needs a W there. And the second leg of UCL he was almost never going to go past Tottenham without winning one of the ties..so why not save your best for your home game where you are virtually unstoppable? |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by raumdeuter: 4:48pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Before yesterdays game, Of the next 9 games for City 6 League, 1 FA cup, 2 CL. Yesterdays was the only one he can afford to not pick a W. Without being very costly. I think the team he rolled out was not the best and the subs were not the best Whether it was deliberate or not is what we do not know But I am thinking a desperate win for City will have players like Bernardo, KDB or Sane IF they are fit Assuming Pep deliberately put out a weaker team, next Wednesday will determine if its a wise or a stupid decision |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Leyqute(m): 4:51pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Eruditor: I understand your sentiment and opinion but you should know that football is not 1+1. There’s no guarantee that he’ll win those 3 matches- whether he prioritizes them or not. It’s not as if Tottenham and Palace will roll over and let City beat them senseless; neither is the Etihad a fortress where he doesn’t lose or get dominated by visiting teams. I’m not saying Tottenham are already through but obviously, they have a better chance at reaching the semis than city at the moment. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by RuuDie(m): 4:53pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Eruditor Why u dey worry yoursef na. Shebi second leg is next week. Keep your peace. 1 Like |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by HanksAnuku: 5:09pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Eruditor: Oya explain your comment below: When have you seen Pep trying to win a game with Gundogan and Fernandinho playing as holding midfielders together? |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Emaprince: 5:35pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
So pep actually gave away the game like that? Gundogan and fenandinho are no longer good players abi? Are spurs midfielders better than them? Well, on that day, I will open my spiritual eyes to see if angels go enter pitch. I must see something. 1 Like |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 5:43pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
HanksAnuku: Egbon, if that match was a do or die, he will take off one of those players for a more attacking or creative player. You know this. 1-0 down yet he made no changes till the 89th min. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 5:45pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Emaprince: It is not about giving a game away. Was it Brighton you guys beat with your 2nd string players? Or that Europa cup tie I believe 2nd leg where largely unused players started? I mean, if Sarri was desperate for a win, Hazard starts etc. Those games Sarri felt he could get a result with the other string of players. That is what Pep assumed yesterday. Haba. 1 Like |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 5:46pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
RuuDie: Trust me, I am not worried. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by HanksAnuku: 5:51pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Emaprince: Don't mind him This is him after Swansea game Eruditor: See Tottenham stats below. Similar stats against Swansea and man city deserved to win But now against Spurs, Pep was not trying to win
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Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by HanksAnuku: 5:53pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Eruditor: Why did he even bother playing 1st leg na? He should have just parked at home, and sent out the man city female team instead |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 5:55pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
HanksAnuku: LOL I did not not say he was not trying to win. I said he gambled hoping he could get a result with that squad he put out and did almost nothing to change things even when Tottenham scored. Compare that to the Swansea game. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 5:58pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
HanksAnuku: You are deliberately misunderstanding me. Let us watch out for the 2ng leg to see the squad he will start. If Mendy is not fit, Laporte will play LB instead of Delph. That is what Pep did in all must win games. Kompany will be in the CB position as well. Only one of Ferna or Gundo will start. They will inject B.Silva if need be and KDB will play as well as Raheem and Aguero. You know this. 2 Likes |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by HanksAnuku: 6:01pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Eruditor: Explain this comment When have you seen Pep trying to win a game with Gundogan and Fernandinho playing as holding midfielders together? |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by HanksAnuku: 6:03pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Eruditor: how many games has Laporte played LB? Pep rushed Aguero back from injury, and played the club record signing But he wasn't trying to win? |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by airmark(m): 6:24pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Eruditor Remember you must eat your hand if Liverpool win the league. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by chic2pimp(m): 6:29pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
airmark: That is simply not going to happen i'm afraid. That Title is City's to loose. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by VargasVee(m): 6:44pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
This is getting stale. Pep lost fair and square, what's so hard to admit? All that talk about Pep purposely losing or prioritizing is BS. Didn't Liverpool field their first team when they even have a tougher match coming up? Didn't the same Guendogan and Fernandinho start together against Chelsea in the 6-0 trashing? Y'all were hailing him for his masterclass for Fielding two holding midfielders but won't acknowledge he lost this one. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Mapoka: 6:58pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
VargasVee: The kind BS I read here everyday is so nauseating. Thank you for pointing this out for all to see, they hail almighty fraudiola when he wins but fail to bash him when he loses 4 Likes |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Greatihex(m): 7:19pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Eruditor:guy, football no be 1+1 2 Likes |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by airmark(m): 7:24pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
chic2pimp: Ok. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by BikeMan: 7:54pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Eruditor:You uunderrate Spurs so much |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Kholiwe(f): 7:58pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
BikeMan:come on its spurs. The same team you win 2:0 after losing the first leg in the league cup. It's typical Tottenham to bottle it. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 8:27pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
HanksAnuku: The comment is simple, that was more of a disruptive setup. Now, game is 0-0 he still leaves it as it is. Then 1-0 down, most managers react. He did not. That leaves us with only one conclusion. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 8:28pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
BikeMan: You underrate City so much. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 8:33pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
VargasVee: This right here is my issue with superficial thinkers. You have one idea and refuse to read the simple statements people are making. Liverpool had to beat Porto as that game was home. That is where you sink your teeth. That is the game they must prioritise. If Pep was home, he would have done same. He was not. He looked at his fixtures and felt, with this line up, I still think I can get a good result. That is all he tried to do. As he lost by 1-0 did he lose points to Liverpool? No. As he lost is the tie effectively over? Only a fool will say so. His gamble did not exactly pay off but it did not entirely fail. Tottenham have lost Harry Kane yet they are chasing top 4. If Poch had a choice, he would lose Son not Harry. If you want to talk about Pep failing or losing, why don't you wait till that actually happens. LOL |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 8:34pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
airmark: I dey here baba. City will be crowned EPL champions. That one is a sure thing. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by Eruditor: 8:36pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
HanksAnuku: I said MUST-win games he puts Laporte there. For teams he does n't feel are deadly, he might play Delph or Zinchenko. |
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Champions Of Europe 2021 by BikeMan: 8:38pm On Apr 10, 2019 |
Eruditor:everybody understands that. City should win at home but don't say Spurs need angels to qualify |
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