dont think you can draw much from this game. good win for chelsea but it wasnt really going to be a test of their credentials.easy game in the end decent win. Essien was immense yet again.
dont think you can draw much from this game. good win for chelsea but it wasnt really going to be a test of their credentials.
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they are not in the same league as cluj, cluj are a considerably better side.was always a potential banana skin. we drew against cluj away a few years ago so its always good to get off to a good start.
they are not in the same league as cluj, cluj are a considerably better side.
christ, talk about babyfacedyer i agree they are a better side but clubs like that make it hard for the opponents and the pitch was bad etc.
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A little stat here Josh McEachran is the first player to play in the Champions League that is younger than the competition.
a few things for Chelsea fans to take from this game is that Gael Kakuta, Josh McEachran and Patrick Van Aanholt all got some Champions League expierience which is massive to their learning. Also time and time again other fans say Chelsea are nothing without Lampard well we have proven that, then its they are nothing without Drogba we proved that today and last season in January with Anelka slotting in upfront. And now with Ashley Cole arguably the best left back in the world we still looked great without him. Honestly i believe the top teams in England anf Europe shoud be very scared of Chelsea because we look more united than last season. And my god Obi Mikel and Essien in centre mid are just sensational i would go as far as saying their isen't a better midfield partnership at the moment with the exception of Xavi and Iniesta.
To be fair though, Ess is arguably more important than Drog, Lampard and Cole combined.
Agreed, Essien is proving incredible, saying Chelsea seem not to miss players like Ballack and Cole say a lot, he's obviously not spent his year recovering watching Friends re-runs.
fletcher and scholes would have something to say about that. but mikel's game has improved immeasurably. and essien is just essienTo be fair though, Ess is arguably more important than Drog, Lampard and Cole combined.
fletcher and scholes would have something to say about that. but mikel's game has improved immeasurably. and essien is just essien