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| What we learnt from the Community Shield match! |
First off, Fernando Torres is well and truly back, and sharp. He showed at the Euro's just what a class act he still is, taking away the golden boot, and it was clear to see today that he's got his confidence back. For me Torres was never going to be fully comfortable in a Chelsea shirt when Drogba was still on the scene. He needed to know he was the main man in order to feel comfortable. He took his goal very well, wrong footing the goalkeeper, with what was his first and only chance of the game. This was reminiscent of the old Fernando Torres and the Torres we saw at the Euros. Give him half a chance and he'll punish you. This should be a very successful year for Torres.
The next thing we learnt is that Mata is far from fully fit. He looked tired and very leggy, which is no surprise considering he's been away on international duty up until last Tuesday. His fitness will come eventually, but he definitely looked a few weeks away from being the Juan Mata we saw last season. This season a lot of the pressure will be taken off Mata, with Hazard and Oscar being seen as two other players who can deliver that killer final ball. Towards the end of last season Mata did seem to burn himself out. Ideally he would have had a break, but that's not to bed.
The defence needs work. Obviously with the Ivanovic sending off, it would be hard to judge the defensive side of the game. But overall in preseason we've looked shaky at the back, and I think Mikel needs to get his role sorted soon. He was so impressive in the Champions League final, and we need performances like that every week. Not doing anything fancy, just keeping the ball moving and protecting the defence. If we're going to play with array of attacking players that we wish, Mikel's role will be key to our success. Ok, he'll never be a Makelele, but he needs to reach a level which is consistent and which justifies his selection.
Other notes to point out. RDM made two substitutes, who combined for the second goal. Credit should be given for that. Bertrand may well be deployed at times this season in the left winger position, as he can offer defensive cover to Cole, along with a threat going forward. He has real pace and a great cross on him, which again gives us another option.
Overall, I wouldn't be too worried about today's result as Man City lost this game last season and ended up winning the league. Maybe a repeat this season? RDM has a week now to settle things down with the team, which won't be helped with the international break. The real work starts on Sunday at Wigan, and I can't wait for the season to get started!
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ReplyDeleteThe next thing we can learn also the right-back and left back position. Since Ivanovic was sent off, the decision of RDM to put Ramires on the RB was a bad choice. Because of it, the attack of Chelsea from right side seems to be "death". Also for the left side, eventhough Bertrand was come in but idk why the left always and always give a space to Milner to create a goal from the right side of City.
ReplyDeleteAgree with you. RDM's reaction was poor. Bertrand or Cahill should play at the beginning of second half. Bertrand at RB, or Luiz at RB, Cahill at CB. We might not lose. Mata was poor and tired. He needs a break at least one week.
DeleteAnother concern is that our defence got problems. Remember that we conceded a lot of goals in recent games against not very strong teams. Even Terry, Cech, Luiz made mistakes. Mikel was poor and inconsistent. Last season, I was very surprised with his performances against Barca and Bayer and thought he was mature. But maybe I am wrong now.
Our defense is really shaky conceeding everytime.
ReplyDeleteIf nt for dat red card, i dnt see city beating us
ReplyDeleteMikel wz poor and always losing balls in dangerous areas ,Romeu is at holding possesion and passing than Mikel
ReplyDeleteMikel wz poor and always losing balls in dangerous areas ,Romeu is better at holding possesion and passing than Mikel
ReplyDeleteI think Mikel was really poor he was just loosing the balls and could not track players like aguero and Tevez down also Torres was in great form i cant wait to see him playing for the premir league he will kill people!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete. . torres reli performed great . .bt we nid 2 work on our defence
ReplyDeleteMikel was not the issue is too early to know who is active or not all they all need is your support and encouragement mind you he wasn't poor in the champions league semi and final,player do have bad days they are human being like u,how come nobody is talking about john terry u gave the ball in rebound to yaya toure?how come lampard poor performance is not been mentioned ur points in respect of mikel is biased just as d ref.
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