That line-up, okay. That formation? Really. Surely it will be the 4-3-3 as usual OR 4-2-3-1 1Arrizabalaga 28Azpilicueta 29Tomori 15Zouma 3Alonso 5Jorginho 17Kovacic 19Mount 10Willian 20Hudson-Odoi 9Abraham
Agreed. A huge club in my younger days and always played an exciting brand of football with some wonderful players. van Basten in particular was a big favourite of mine (many was the time I tried and failed miserably to replicate the Euro final goal of 88). Of all the storied clubs of European football, one of the most watchable down the years with an exceptional pipeline of talent. Anyway, for the next few hours I wish them nothing but bad luck and hope they get battered A point would be big. COYB
We miss Kante. Winning those balls. Jorghino has been quiet. The ref seems to be giving the decisions to the home side so far. Kepa and the defence need to get the ball upfield quicker.
From the bbc Jody Morris has been booked! Frank Lampard's assistant is booked by the ref, no idea why. Possibly for his trumpet-based celebration from 20-odd years ago. Deserved, if so
CHO and Willian have been so poor. CHO in particular, yet the commentary in the states can’t help but go on about how he’s winning his battles..kmt. I think Lamps has to evaluate things at the half.
Wow, VAR rules the Ajax goal offside. Looked a lot like Zouma played him onside to me. We got bailed out there
I dont think CHO has been poor. He's gotten into good positions but has taken 1 too many moves. Willian is just being iced out by ajax.
It was very close, 50/50. Biases aside I always prefer to allow the goal if there is any doubt. Lucky for Chelsea it was called off. In fairness it was a fortunate goal for Ajax after the deflection.