Watford 1-2 Chelsea - Wednesday 26th December, 2018

[Cicero]

1 minute ago, Bluewolf said:

All on Luiz that one... turned away from the shot rather than facing it and getting the block in... can't be a chicken shit when defending

Rudiger's donkey header led to Watford even getting the corner 

 

Like I said, we've played well. Just individual errors costing us and our typical mindless bollocks once we get in the opposition third. 

[Stan]

Hazard only scoring 9 of his 100 goals from outside the box so far is very surprising. I guess the one's 'inside the box' are just inside...?

[Cicero]

How we come out the second half will be very much on Sarri. 

Will he look to make things happen, or will he wait for things to happen? 

[The Artful Dodger]

1 minute ago, Stan said:

Hazard only scoring 9 of his 100 goals from outside the box so far is very surprising. I guess the one's 'inside the box' are just inside...?

He's never been renowned for being a long shot specialist has he? Not a particularly icusly surprising stat.

[Stan]

Just now, The Artful Dodger said:

He's never been renowned for being a long shot specialist has he? Not a particularly icusly surprising stat.

Not necessarily a specialist, but just thought more than 9 of the goals had come from outside the box.

[Cicero]

1 minute ago, Stan said:

Not necessarily a specialist, but just thought more than 9 of the goals had come from outside the box.

Vast majority of his goals are him creating chances were it was him and just the keeper. 

[Stan]

The old 'Ramos Arm Lock' from David Luiz there on Deulofeu.

[Stan]

Penalty to Chelsea!

[Cicero]

Sidways pass merchant did brilliant to find Hazard there. 

1-2

[Bluewolf]

2 minutes ago, Stan said:

The old 'Ramos Arm Lock' from David Luiz there on Deulofeu.

Thought it was the other way round.... 

 

[The Artful Dodger]

Surely hazard will break the 20 goal mark this year? He's incredible. 

[Bluewolf]

Such a great player when he is on his game Hazard... 

[Cicero]

Such a one man team it's ludicrous. 

[The Artful Dodger]

In terms of enjoyment to watch, only messi is above hazard. For me. 

[Cicero]

5 minutes ago, Cicero said:

Such a one man team it's ludicrous. 

Counting tonight, he's been involved in 21 goals in his last 22 matches. 12 goals and 9 assists.

Like I said, one man team.

Only Messi leads Hazard in chances created in the third. 

 

Edit: And then there is fucking Willian who only goes to waste another bloody chance 

[Bluewolf]

12 minutes ago, The Artful Dodger said:

In terms of enjoyment to watch, only messi is above hazard. For me. 

In terms of creativity and inventiveness I rank him alongside Zola for pure entertaining football while playing in a Chelsea shirt... 

It's think it's sadly inevitable that we will lose him at some point... 

[Cicero]

Hate to see a sub getting subbed, especially Odoi, but this is for sheer tactical purposes. The lad did well tonight. 

[Stan]

Just now, Cicero said:

Hate to see a sub getting subbed, especially Odoi, but this is for sheer tactical purposes. The lad did well tonight. 

Looked like he limped off?

[Dr. Gonzo]

1 minute ago, Cicero said:

Hate to see a sub getting subbed, especially Odoi, but this is for sheer tactical purposes. The lad did well tonight. 

I don't think he really did well or did poorly. Kind of shit for him, but I think Sarri's got to protect the lead at this point.

[Cicero]

5 minutes ago, Stan said:

Looked like he limped off?

Yeah just read quad issue

[Cicero]

Kante is so fucking good

[Stan]

1 minute ago, Cicero said:

Kante is so fucking good

I was screaming at him to shoot but he's probably done the right thing in killing time and holding the ball  

[Bluewolf]

7 minutes ago, Stan said:

Looked like he limped off?

 

6 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I don't think he really did well or did poorly. Kind of shit for him, but I think Sarri's got to protect the lead at this point.

Subbed off for an injury... Good to see Sarri giving him the nod bringing him on 

[Bluewolf]

1 minute ago, Stan said:

I was screaming at him to shoot but he's probably done the right thing in killing time and holding the ball  

I would have hoofed the fucker as soon as possible goalwards... best case it finds it's way into the net, worse case it goes out of play

[Dr. Gonzo]

Just now, Bluewolf said:

 

Subbed off for an injury... Good to see Sarri giving him the nod bringing him on 

I didn't even notice the limp  - but that makes more sense than pulling him off for tactical reasons (although if that had been the case, I think it would have been understandable). It's a bit cruel to do that to a kid after putting them on.