Preview: Chelsea v Everton

[Petit]

Problem is we got no one who scares Chelsea, allowing their entire team to push on to us. No pace in behind so to speak. But hey, who needs pace right.

 

[KaiserEFC]

If RK thinks he'll rope-a-dope these, he needs to rethink it... #nothappy

Our ball retention has got to be some of the worst in the league

 

[flibbyflob]

Got to be a booking for that. Crap refereeing.

 

[Huyton Layne]

Obvious foul is obvious

 

[Tubey]

If RK thinks he'll rope-a-dope these, he needs to rethink it... #nothappy

That's why we're not chasing the ball for sure; instead playing like statues and daring Chelsea to find a way around us.

Which makes sense given the amount of games we've played.

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

Anyone would think we've played 3 games in 6 days.

Everyone wanted to be in the Europa league and knew the consequences, so hard to accept it as an excuse IMO, even though it's obviously a problem.

 

[Abraders]

What annoys me is that far lesser teams than everton give these games a better go

 

[KaiserEFC]

And that's not a foul ref?!

 

[VentureBrosEFC]

Don't like this system one bit. Its too defensive and there is no pace, no fluidity, no movement in our play, just hoofing around and slow movements.

If we played the three like them asking the two outside centerbacks to move into more forward space we'd look more dangerous.

 

[mezzrow]

Rooney's got that look on his face after picking up that whack from Alonso. This could be really good or really bad.

 

[Florin]

If this lot could pass back from a penalty they would

 

[Jamo Martinez]

For all our signings and money spent, basic ball retention is still very poor when under pressure. You simply cannot hope to get a result against quality opposition whilst surrendering two-thirds plus of the ball.

Unless you're Leicester.

 

[gonetomorrow]

We are bereft up front.

 

[jackyboy]

Why aren't we going gung ho and throwing everyone forward?!?! Absolute disgrace

 

[Tubey]

Just give Rooney the armband already and make it official.