Now they are not scoring enough to win games so if you are a Chelsea fan you will be concerned with or without him. With Lukaku in the team they do not look that good. The only way he is going to score goals is if they play long ball and a rushed game more than the way they enjoy playing.
The 4-2-2-2 does not allow for that. Up against a compact and narrow opposition shape, the inside forwards tend to drift out wide to find space on the outside of said shape, leaving Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay (hardly the best vertical passers to begin with) with no central options.
It was the biggest game of the season for Chelsea. 'Fightback saved Tuchel from mayhem' I don't get all the debate around this.
Look at the chances Chelsea were creating; imagine if he'd been in the Chelsea team - he'd probably get 50 goals.
We are prepared and it is better not to expect too much, we need to be fully aware of everything. Tuchel backs back-up goalkeeper
Kane picked up a knock in the win over Man City, but Conte says he is fit to play against Burnley on Wednesday.
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There were moments maybe towards the end of the first half we were not as good as usual and allowed some counter attacks but overall it was a good game against good opponents.
But the final whistle in Seville confirmed that it will not end with him holding the trophy aloft. But his best efforts were not enough in the end.
It was an uncharacteristic error from Conor Gallagher in midfield as he was caught out by Kyle Walker-Peters.
He has never made any secret of the fact he would like to manage in the English game again and while he is living in a hotel in Paris, his family remain in London. That travel element is not thought to be a hugely significant factor though, given it is as easy to get to the capital from Paris as it is from Manchester.
Gareth Southgate celebrated five years as England boss with a comfortable 5-0 win away in Andorra, which keeps his side top of World Cup Qualifying Group I and moves them closer to sealing their spot at Qatar 2022.
Yet, as was so often the case under predecessor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a bright start gave way to difficulties.
Players have admitted to having more fun under Inzaghi than Conte, as he allows them to take defensive risks in the name of attacking fluidity. Despite this, they have remained solid.
We had a game plan and we backed ourselves to go out there and play well. It was a very good penalty from Lewis and he was in the right place for his second.
The goalkeeper was barracked on social media with personal insults, disgusting accusations and nasty mockery in the aftermath of his gaffe to allow Tunisia to open the scoring in Sunday’s Round of 16 meeting.
Obviously the stadium was Estadio do Dragao so I wanted that involved just for the memory of where we played and the atmosphere that was around the game.
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Not everything that Kante does is beautiful but you look at the end of the game and see how many duels and tackles he’s won and how many transition moments he stopped - that’s a huge benefit to teams, especially when you play an attacking style of football.
Calum Beattie, SPFL Company Secretary & Director of Operations, said: We know that fans have been eagerly awaiting the news of this year's cinch Premiership post-split fixtures, given there is so much still to play for right across the division.
On my first day of training, I didn't know what to expect. I had no idea of the standard of the league or the team. I went off Chris' vision and the history of the club; the chairman's plans and willingness to help, too.
Football is a celebration, it's happiness and we have the honour to put the hands together with Cameroon and produce a fantastic football show - that's our job.
There are things I want to achieve here. There is a buzz right now, Guardiola's side embarking on their latest title defence against a United squad given Cristiano Ronaldo stardust, Taylor's crop out to hold off a freshly ambitious city rival as they plot their own trophy targets.
Redknapp told Sky Sports: You see his skill and his touches, but the bit that goes unnoticed is what I like when he goes and chases and harries people when he hasn't got the ball.
He wants us to know the moments to attack and the moments to defend. That's what we are trying to do, and we know now when to drop deep and when to push up.
The Blues have won 20 trophies in 19 years under Abramovich but they've never lifted the Club World Cup.
The most important thing anyone - including footballers - can do to protect themselves, co-workers and loved ones is to get vaccinated and get a booster.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst's team fell behind to a first-half goal from 20-year-old United defender Ross Graham but despite dominating the second half, they only had a Joe Aribo equaliser to show for their efforts.
Smith believes Rangnick's style and experience will lead to significant improvements in a United side which has lost five of their last seven Premier League games, and go to Chelsea live on Sky Sports on Sunday for a 4.30pm kick-off.
The FA told BBC Sport on Tuesday that it was in regular dialogue with Amnesty International, Fifa and other member associations.
Villa are understood to be one of two Premier League sides who are keen to sign Coutinho, who wants to return to England and play regular football.
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