Portland Frog
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Chelsea must to improve the back 4-5 if they want to compete for title next season.
2023-2024 European Football Thread
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Chelsea must to improve the back 4-5 if they want to compete for title next season.
Moose Stuff
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Kid's gonna be good.
Eight
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sign with a german club that has a history of developing talent for a couple of years and then make the jump to england
speaking of which, anyone heard where mckinney will land in the epl?
Moose Stuff
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In regards to your first comment..... Monchengladbach.
Portland Frog
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FA Cup final tomorrow @ Wimbley, Arsenal vs Chelsea. I'm not sure who to take in this one. CHE's defense is so inconsistent.
I hope Pulisic shines.
I hope Pulisic shines.
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Portland Frog
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It appears the FA Cup final is on ESPN+. Too bad NBCSN doesn't carry it. If nothing else, I wish there was a PPV option with this, instead of a monthly fee.
dawg
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Yeah, I'm bummed too. [ "illegitimate Baylor boys" ]. At least when Fox had the rights they broadcast the Final on big Fox; infinitely more exposure for the FA Cup and footy in general than a fledgling streaming service. Now that CBS has rights to the CL, I won't be surprised if they move most of the matches to All-Access. [ "illegitimate Baylor boys" ].
As for today's action... On talent Chelsea have a clear edge. Chelsea's strikers against Arsenal's comic back line terrifies me. On intestinal fortitude, Chelsea have an edge (Arsenal's capitulation in Baku last season had all the backbone of a chocolate eclair.) Manager...call it a wash. But then again, I thought the same before the 2017 FA Cup Final and last week's semi vs City. So who knows? Who'd a thunk David Luiz would have put in one of the performances of the season two weeks ago? It'll either be 2-1 Arsenal or 4-1 Chelsea.
As for today's action... On talent Chelsea have a clear edge. Chelsea's strikers against Arsenal's comic back line terrifies me. On intestinal fortitude, Chelsea have an edge (Arsenal's capitulation in Baku last season had all the backbone of a chocolate eclair.) Manager...call it a wash. But then again, I thought the same before the 2017 FA Cup Final and last week's semi vs City. So who knows? Who'd a thunk David Luiz would have put in one of the performances of the season two weeks ago? It'll either be 2-1 Arsenal or 4-1 Chelsea.
Chongo94
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I thought y’all had ESPN+...?
I’m watching. Lampard decided to start Mount and Pulisic, which is far better than just one or the other as he’s done at times. Pulisic has already scored within the first 8 minutes. Kepa is on the bench...it’s amazing how he has not succeeded as he was great in Spain. Also pretty sure Chelsea is just gonna violently abuse FFP with all their moves and supposed moves this year...lame.
Arsenal started as if they were still asleep as usual but have since grown into the game. They have weird Mexican gangster calligraphy numbers and script on the jerseys today. Chelsea also has a weird “3” looking number on the front of theirs...maybe it was explained but I didn’t hear it.
I’m watching. Lampard decided to start Mount and Pulisic, which is far better than just one or the other as he’s done at times. Pulisic has already scored within the first 8 minutes. Kepa is on the bench...it’s amazing how he has not succeeded as he was great in Spain. Also pretty sure Chelsea is just gonna violently abuse FFP with all their moves and supposed moves this year...lame.
Arsenal started as if they were still asleep as usual but have since grown into the game. They have weird Mexican gangster calligraphy numbers and script on the jerseys today. Chelsea also has a weird “3” looking number on the front of theirs...maybe it was explained but I didn’t hear it.
Chongo94
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Speaking of ESPN+....I was vehemently against it and still am, even though I use it often now.
I only got it when Disney+ offered it for cheap in a bundle. Thought that was the only way I’d do it.
I’m fearful of the Bundesliga coming to espn though. ESPN’s coverage of Serie A is basically to air the games and one European produced highlight show. The Bundesliga had all those great shows on Fox and I wonder if they will make it over to ESPN...I doubt it.
Anyway, maybe see if y’all can get it in a bundle option if you’re interested.
I only got it when Disney+ offered it for cheap in a bundle. Thought that was the only way I’d do it.
I’m fearful of the Bundesliga coming to espn though. ESPN’s coverage of Serie A is basically to air the games and one European produced highlight show. The Bundesliga had all those great shows on Fox and I wonder if they will make it over to ESPN...I doubt it.
Anyway, maybe see if y’all can get it in a bundle option if you’re interested.
Chongo94
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I have a feeling CBS’ coverage of the Champions League will be absolutely horror inducing laughable....if we even get to see the games because as you said, they’ll air them on some stupid paid access streaming thing ugh.
Moose Stuff
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Chongo94
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Yeah, great goal. He’s so good. It just seems he’s a bit fragile at the moment dangit. Maybe he’ll grow into his physicality more and the injuries will trail off...?
That hamstring pull looked bad though. He immediately grabbed at it and just collapsed. Looks like this injury may be a long one, sigh.
Moose Stuff
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New season not far off in the future either.
Chongo94
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Good point...hadn’t even thought of that ugh.
