Match Thread Everton v Chelsea - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Blue83]

Maybe Carlo will put some more importance on being decisive in his decisions against one of his former clubs, we've been pretty rubbish though so I imagine we'll win this one as always seems to happen when we all get jaded with this club just to draw us back in with hope

 

[AUXLEN]

Do we have to?

 

[DOMNOLAN]

There are several acceptable permutations of team selection, but I’m sure Carlo will NOT pick any one of them

 

[jayden28]

Judging by our recent results I expect our current form to continue,just hope we don't get embarrassed.

 

[Martin Alvito]

I’d play Davies instead of Gomes. And hope Coleman is fit...

The fact that this is not an insane statement says everything that needs to be said about the present state of affairs.

 

[Jim Hopper]

Can’t keep clean sheet, conceded and could have conceded a lot more against Leeds and struggling Burnley. Chelsea coming at us with a strong attacking line up and Carlo playing more square pegs in round holes means Chelsea will win 0-3.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

They will pass around us like they did at Stamford Bridge and in all honesty they should have beat us a GP. Luck was on our side that day thankfully.

 

[blueconverse]

This will be embarrassing

 

[4737carlin]

If you get a ticket give Pickdord a massive reception, he deserves it for his Derby performance

 

[Death]

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A return for the lucky few in what will be a fairly muted Goodison for a Saturday night game.

A tough run coming up and every game we will need to show a lot more than we have recently.

Goats 11 to start :

Pickford
Godfrey - Mina - Keane - Holgate
Doucs - Allan - Gomes
Hamez - DCL - Rico
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COYB

Goat mate for the love of god will you stop injuring our players.

 

[ForeverEverton]

Look at how we fared against Leeds when they had pace in the team! Chelsea has pace all over their team, we will get dry bummed like the embarassment last season at The Bridge....

Although Ziyech is going off injured and replaced by Pulisic as I type this....

 

[miami]

Anyone watching chelsea v Leeds? Two teams whose players know exactly what their roles are, know when and whom to pass it to cos they are well practised in said drills and patterns. One touch, decisive passing, and barely a hopeful pass on show? Mainly quick, mobile, clever players.

It's amazing what well coached, mobile, good players can serve up on the pitch. Comparing everton to both teams isn't a pretty sight.

 

[BlueStevie35]

Anyone watching chelsea v Leeds? Two teams whose players know exactly what their roles are, know when and whom to pass it to cos they are well practised in said drills and patterns. One touch, decisive passing, and barely a hopeful pass on show? Mainly quick, mobile, clever players.

It's amazing what well coached, mobile, good players can serve up on the pitch. Comparing everton to both teams isn't a pretty sight.

Know what the massive difference is? A settled manager, Lampard has had 18 months (plus a year at Derby), Bielsa 4 years. This squad for the most part has worked under 3-4 managers in consecutive seasons using different tactics and methods

 

[TheBigIguana]

Ziyech done a hamstring. I think that is a break for us.

 

[miami]

Know what the massive difference is? A settled manager, Lampard has had 18 months (plus a year at Derby), Bielsa 4 years. This squad for the most part has worked under 3-4 managers in consecutive seasons using different tactics and methods

What does a year at derby mean? That has nothing to do with how he's faring at chelsea. I agree carlo needs more time, but there's been very little difference in style of play, speed of play, patterns of play, since he's taken over. I'd give him more windows certainly, but I'd like to see some sort of recognisable improvement under him. Theres been a bit, but not enough to breed a whole lot of confidence at this stage.

I hope he succeeds here, I really do. We'll see how things turn out I suppose.