Something I noticed
by wcnitz (2019-08-12 09:04:11)
Edited on 2019-08-12 09:05:10

In reply to: It was the backline fault for letting Rashford in  posted by Spade


Chelsea's front line were too separated from the block at the back. Not sure if it was a tactical decision by Lampard or just a failure by the players. But it was a real problem for them. Anyone who knows anything about Martial and Rashford should know that they're more dangerous on a counter than they are in a final third offense and that gap was just too big. Pogba just needed to show up with a pass and they'd get through. He was kinda shit otherwise.

All that said, it was a real shitshow from Azpilicueta and Zouma. I realize they had to sell Luiz, but the timing was just unfortunate with Rudi still hurt.

Pulisic tracked back more than most and actually completed all of his passes. I'd be real surprised if he didn't start in the Supercup. I think Lampard using him as a sub against United made a lot of sense - first PL match, at Old Trafford. Better to ease in.


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