JJxvi said:

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Not as sad about the points as I am glad about a defensive clean sheet

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Watched the 2nd half. Definitely were the better side even though it didn't translate.

You're the owner - you buy a player for 79 million - your coach sits the new player .

FIRE his rear !

Another clean sheet

does this make sense?

Yes, that's what "false 9" means.

jeffk said:

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Yes, that's what "false 9" means.

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LOL....

No I meant does it make sense for Chelsea to play a false 9?

Oh, I know.

I'm not a Chelsea supporter, but I watch a lot of their games because of CP. I think he plays better in space moving towards goal, and that's pretty much the opposite of what a false nine does. I guess we'll see how it works out. It'd be nice if he could develop the skill to both play centrally or on the wings.

jeffk said:

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Oh, I know.

I'm not a Chelsea supporter, but I watch a lot of their games because of CP. I think he plays better in space moving towards goal, and that's pretty much the opposite of what a false nine does. I guess we'll see how it works out. It'd be nice if he could develop the skill to both play centrally or on the wings.

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And don't they have 2 really good natural 9s in Olivier and Tammy?

if you don't have a true #9 CF/ striker and you have a plethora of wingers and attack-minded central midfielders, a 4-4-2 in which your #10 CAM looks & acts a lot like a 9, but is still a MF, could be more effective than a traditional 4-3-3. I guess it depends on what Tuchel has in mind and how he wants them to play tactically. Any formation can be very effective if done right and I think getting CP on the pitch in a more central role will get him more involved with touches and opportunities.

oh no said:

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if you don't have a true #9 CF/ striker and you have a plethora of wingers and attack-minded central midfielders, a 4-4-2 in which your #10 CAM looks & acts a lot like a 9, but is still a MF, could be more effective than a traditional 4-3-3. I guess it depends on what Tuchel has in mind and how he wants them to play tactically. Any formation can be very effective if done right and I think getting CP on the pitch in a more central role will get him more involved with touches and opportunities.

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Olivier and Tammy are true 9s?

Yeah. Maybe Tuchel has different plans for Giroud and Abraham?

Seems weird. Well anything is better than what they had been running out there I guess.

I think he's also using Pulisic and his pace as a sub.

Both matches he's coached the chances increased when Pulisic and Mount came in.

But who am I to question.

When it comes to formation and positions it's really hard to predict how successful changes are going to look until you get to see them in action. We all kind of think we know player limitations, but a lot them are hella flexible.

Predict Pulisic at Center Half .

BigJim49 AustinNowDallas said:

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Predict Pulisic at Center Half .

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Predict him on the bench.

Yep. looks like Werner is playing #9 to start and their new False 9 will remain sidelined.

My word. I've been able to watch about 15-20 minutes of this, and Spurs havent possessed the ball inside Chelsea's half for more than like 5 total seconds.

Pulisic on for Hudson-Odoi, but looks to be keeping formation for now and playing right wing - not false 9.

now it appears he's switched with Werner and playing centrally.

Clean sheet

3 points and yet to concede a goal under Tuchel.

Setting back with 3 CBs, 2 #6's has shored up the defense, even with Thiago leaving early in this one with a hammy. ....They need to score more goals though.

3pts

Charging towards top 4

What does the number "3' stand for ?

BigJim49 AustinNowDallas said:

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What does the number "3' stand for ?

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It's a telecom company. It's their sponsor.

BigJim49 AustinNowDallas said:

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What does the number "3' stand for ?

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The average number of managers Abramovich hires and fires over any given 4 year window.

Look guys... said:

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BigJim49 AustinNowDallas said:

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What does the number "3' stand for ?

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It's a telecom company. It's their sponsor.

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Thanks, Look !

Time to get back into top 4 this weekend

Toon fan here hopping in to say y'all are beating us like a drum. That is all. Stay warm.

Mount and Jorgino with yellows so far in this CL match... need a goal.

What a goal by Giroud!

i'm watching on mute on spanish channel... i'm surprised Oliver's goal was not off side

oh no said:

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i'm watching on mute on spanish channel... i'm surprised Oliver's goal was not off side

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Deliberate play be the defender.

Rudi needs to be careful of falling into Suarez's trap. He put his hands on him so I think he's getting to him.