The stream(s) I got today were stuttering messes. Because of being not so focused on the match, I was not a nervous wrack. Will have to re-watch later to get a better feeling of the match.
Here was based on what I saw with full match interruptions…
When I found out that we had to rely on Fabinho as CB to partner Virg, I was concerned, especially with the speed from the Chelsea’s attack. I was expecting Hendo would have to provide additional defensive coverage, thus taking away our mid-field management. Such concerns were unfounded.
Even before the sent off, I thought that our boys dictated the match well, however, there were not many chances from our boys. It appeared that Chelsea were playing a very patient game and went for counter attacks, which were quite dangerous once they got them. Octopus got some important tackles in to nullified the threats.
I don’t think Ali had much to do, but when he was called upon, what a massive penalty save against a pen taker that others were going ga-ga about.
VVD and Fab were the rock in defence today. Simple, no mistakes, focused. No complacency. TAA and Robbo were great. Robbo were amazing today. I was clapping and had a joyous laugh when he dropped his shoulders, then ran past the Chelsea forward/mid (don’t remember who it was. (see the gif posted on Robbo’s thread - Andy ROBERTSON: 2020/21 ). Our Defence today were impervious.
Hendo, Gini and Baby nullified most of the Chelsea’s threat today. Hendo pinged so many forward balls that caused Chelsea so many problems…and of couse one led to a red card against Sadio. Too bad we lost him at half time, but what a sub Thiago was today. The speed in terms of ball movements, Wow!
For our attack, Sadio was da man. Totally in beast mode. Bobby was a bit quiet, while Mo did what he had to do on the right.
Very happy with the results. Here are my 3 picks
- Sadio
- Fabinho
- Ali
Big shout out to Hendo and Robbo. What an introduction of Thiago as well!