Dropped points against Hull... Does Xabi Alonso need to make some serious changes?

cristiannnica2w ago

Chelsea won't finish in top 4 and the reasons are clear and simple: man u and liverpool have a strong squad of refs behind, like always. Arsenal and man city are better than us.

ronniemcmahon662w ago

We need to play three at the back,with gusto no where near our team,in fact i wouldnt let him near the u18's,thats how poor he has been,he is the last man standing out of him fernandez and cucarella who were trouble in the dressing room and needs to be gone ASAP

richbusiness15ap2w ago

We desperately need a leader on the pitch, a John Terry type captain. James is good right back but that's about it. Gusto not good enough. When Casiado is out, there's no player in midfield to break up the play, we need another like Kante or Mackele.

robertsummersby3w ago

For me a back 4 should be Colwill, Acheampong, Lacroix and Gusto. Gusto is clearly uncomfortable in the midfield so put hm in the back 4. James, Barco and Lavia in the middle and try Estevao in there? Palmer, Rogers and Pedro up front with Quenda, Neto, Estevao and Welbeck to interchange with them and mix things up a bit?

oluranti05073w ago

James midfield retains. No more back 3. Instead increase the attacking line with Estavo. No space for Fofana Gusto and Hato for now. Wingback Josh right and Chavaria left pending when Palestra will come back.

desleekiest3w ago

I honestly think Josh Acheampong should be played ahead of Fofana. Estaevo should get more playing time. While James hasn't done badly in his midfield role, we need to strengthen our defense and James' experience in that department requires his presence in the defense. That's the balance the team require.

peterpickering583w ago

Martinez is not much of an improvement let penders have a run of games

eastwood4stuart3w ago

Gusto

prjbranch263w ago

Agree Gusto should not start and definitely not come on in midfield like in the Arsenal game . In fact he shouldn't be picked at all . Fofana is less bad but not good enough . Acheampong should be in front of him . While I'm at it Neto is a rubbish wing back . Looking forward to the return of Caicedo and Palestra .

lgonz874953w ago

They may need to play with 5 DBs like a 5-3-2. The backs need to be more disciplined and keep the opponent attackers in front of them

gangheehai3w ago

Drop gusto fonan this 2 boy are dame lousy slow dont know when & where to pass the ball.sell away chelsea will win game often

joelasinguza3783w ago

The team is ok only a few in the defense, Hato and Gusto should style up, try Pep. Marco sooner to come .

kveljasevic3w ago

Gusto is useless. We have no one in the middle to link up with our great forwards. James does not belong there Put him back at right fullback. Try Willian there. Then go get a center back, midfielder and a left back in January.

dyegula20143w ago

Barco should start instead of Lavia. Also Estevao should start instead of Neto. I think fofana is for sale

oliviadanvers13w ago

Let defenders be defenders, stop using Reece at the midfield he's not up to the task of being a midfielder and let the midfielders play as midfielders. Play Estaevo often than Neto and please stop using back 3 cause we don't have the defenders that can play the back 3

islekimm3w ago

Subs like Estavao,Lacroix and Barco could've been in place for minutes a bit earlier rather than lateness in.

olla3w ago

Honestly, the defenders except LaCroix, Achaepong, Reece and the two new guys. The rest need to be replace come summer if Alonso is Rily serious Abt his job. Then sign kone and Scott.

olusegunaderibgbe3w ago

Hato had a bad day in office

camerondesc13w ago

Pretty awful defensively, something needs to change back there

patrickwalton843w ago

Yes definitely

lawrenceoduorogola213w ago

Xabi must be Sharp when making the first eleven, so I would tell him for us not loosing this point Xabi should stile up he has good players and very hard working players, lastly Xabi please give Quenda game that boy don't let him in bench too much makes good use of him please

jimbarryjb63w ago

I don't know why they keep playing Gusto he's not up to it was at fault for first goal should have cleared the ball and not just look at it at best he's only an average championship player get rid

ronniemcmahon663w ago

Dont understand the points for the front three who wont chase back whatsoever

gomatz773w ago

Sluggish performance overall from all the players. Attack looked like they went back to old habits aside from a few moments of brilliance. Need to step up if we are to stay in the Top 3.