MOTD Everton vs Chelsea 0-1 Good Debut By Cucurella, Koulibaly And Sterling | All Reaction

In the end, to keep the spirit up and create an atmosphere and also a learning atmosphere tonight, when you drive home and you know you have the three points, everyone is more open to improving and taking the next steps because we have to Do the next. steps we are not yet at our highest level and victories help like nothing else to increase the level of performance. I thought we played well, you know, tough game, tough opponent, very

good

team. um, I thought the penalty was the only difference between the teams. You know, I think there's probably three or four opportunities for us to look back and say we have to do better and, um, in really

good

positions, and if you eliminate one of them, end up tying two of them, you could win. but you know, when you don't have the outright nine, that kind of clinical finisher, then of course there are a couple of opportunities.

I look back and think that someone you know with that core killer instinct that's in the box. Many will take advantage of those opportunities, but we have to find a way at the moment and of course we are looking at it in terms of recruiting, we want to have a couple more options and we are all working in that direction. Well, Thomas, this hasn't been a good ground for Chelsea in recent seasons. How pleased are you to have moved on from that? Yes, it's like you said, we fought many seasons to get points here, we have the points, a victory, a victory is a victory, it's a victory, it's the most important thing is that everything also improves because we have to improve.

Well then I was going to say that you say it is won, that tells us that the performance was not everything you expected it to be, no, but I can assume that in that we may not be at the highest level that we have players at , but they can emulate the preseason was a bit turbulent. Last weekend's training was very promising in some situations during the first half, it was pretty good. So. In the second half, I think we just didn't have enough movement with the ball and with less movement, more turnovers and it was a bit of a strange second half, no rhythm for either team and interruptions and at the end like 10 minutes.

The extra time was a bit strange, but we held on, we held on and did what was necessary to keep a clean sheet, so there are positive things and from there we continued so that, in a way, it is a classic first game of the season, although a little rusty. Yes, for us, yes, and it is very classic that we win 1-0 with a Virginia penalty. It's also very classic, like I said, we know we need to improve, but first of all, a win helps, what helps the most is being open to improving. and for the atmosphere and the spirit and this is where we're going and then from where we build the next step, did you know today's signings,

sterling

looked good in the first half, yeah, cooler, Bali, okay, and then we had physical problems because Cooley still arrives a little late and He arrived late and lacks a little training.

Raheem was very strong. He also fought physically and in the end and very happy with the 20 minutes of Cucurella he was very strong and very important for us. Kula Bali came out of that cramp, yes and smell of crime. Yes, okay, from now on you are linked with players in almost all areas of the field. Well, you are linked with players in every area of ​​the field. You've talked about being a team in transition. Are you looking to add a defender, midfielder and forward? Yes, yes We can add, maybe we won't necessarily add midfielders as the first option, but we are open to everything and I think we can use new energy and new delays and new contributions to take us to a new level.

If not, then we will boost this team, but I think we could use more contributions and more quality. We're working on it, but we won't tell you. I probably wouldn't do it. What today tells you about what you could achieve. season I heard your press comments on Friday and you almost don't seem sure, yes, I'm not sure either, that's why I don't want to put pressure on us and I don't want to and at the same time I don't want to lower our expectations, but given today's performance and the quality of the today's game, we do what we have to do, I think it is start, stay quiet, stay humble, analyze this game, there are many things to improve and we have a full weekend and the next.

This week we will have a headline: "Tottenham, well done, well, thank you, well this brings us exactly to your analysis, Alan, because you are going to see Everton really as a team without a striker, which is exactly what they are at the moment , even with Calvert-Lewin". with calvert-lewin and rondon they still need a striker there of course they didn't have either of them today they aren't going to have calvert lewin for a while and today it was clearly obvious that their problem i mean no blame on anthony Gordon because he's trying to do his team a favor by being there, but there's an incredible ball in there and it should be in the back of the net and in a center forward, like Frank said, a number nine.

I'm pretty sure that would be there because he doesn't really want to head it, it takes his eye off the ball, similar things here, another very good ball at the moment, it comes at the end of but it's like I said you can't throw him no fault at all they're looking for a focal point here they're looking for that centre-forward look tiago silva asphalique you don't really have to do anything no one runs in behind and that's eventually what happens when you don't have the goal of batting second. Something like Alli comes in with a long, hopeful ball at him and he's not really going to do anything with it, so they have to hit it to Frank.

Lampard has a chance and brings in a centre-forward, otherwise he would really be worried forever. As for Chelsea, I mean, they're spending a lot, aren't they trying? I mean, today wasn't a great game. It was a bit complicated, yes they have new players and will be happy with the three points, but you know they are wasteful, aren't they okay? I think they'll have to, especially when you look. what city are you doing and what uh Liverpool is strong Liverpool, can they close the gap on those two? I think they will have to do it. I think they will have to spend more.

I think they will have to spend. Furthermore, I think the signing of Sterling is a fantastic signing. The kitchen may have cost more than they would have wanted to spend, but he is someone the city was looking for, too. I think he is very, very good, he is a quality player. Choco Mecca is one for the future, kula bhai will come and he will do it but they are going to need to spend more on Chelsea, without a doubt I think they have made very good signings but I have been talking about center forwards since forever, there is no doubt that Chelsea needs that that striker I also know that they have brazier um yes, but it may take time, they also need a center forward there, yes, the big top, absolutely, definitely, yes, there is no doubt about it, yes, when you wait, I guess when I look at the top four now and The investment that the two best nunes have made looks very good, doesn't it?

Yes, Liverpool Harlem. We are quite convinced. Look what's happening. We have Kane, yes, yes, Arsenal have brought. Jesus, yes, exactly, they need that, there is definitely no adultery. Ok, I think everyone is quite intrigued to watch Chelsea this season because there have been a lot of comings and goings at the club. How fast can they gel? I think they'll do it pretty quickly. Look, they signed the best players, I mean, Kulibali is an exceptional defender, one of the best 1v1 defenders, I think, in Europe, so obviously you know losing Rudiger is a big blow, you know the situation of the contract there and Christensen was was.

It's strange that they went for free but uh raheem Sterling kula bali kukurei I mean look and the young man they signed for Madison Villa is fantastic he's a powerhouse so I think they'll be good I don't think they will. Being good enough to catch Manchester City in Liverpool, but they have signed very good players, but it still seems like they need a center for the unknown, yes, they need that focal point. Lukaku just didn't work, no it didn't work. and I think the fact that he was able to go on loan, I think it was a talking point off the pitch last year, Kai's habits did a very good job, but I think the pound will be fantastic for Chelsea.

I think he has a lot to offer and I think some of the signings that have obviously made him lose Rudiger, as I mentioned, it's a huge loss, but you know, I think Chelsea are going to be good, but this is a Chelsea team if Abramovich was still the owner. I probably wouldn't spend a lot of time on this because we know they used to stack managers constantly and this is Chelsea, they spent a lot of money on players and therefore you know they have to push, we expect Chelsea, I think people expected Chelsea did it. win the league last year when they brought in lukaku, that didn't really work out and they almost missed out on the top four spot last year so for me that's not good enough for Chelsea but I still think against Everton , I think, and we Obviously I will come to Everton in a second, but I think they are going to have difficulties this year, since Lukaku will go out on loan to Inter Sterling and arrive.

How does he fit into Chelsea's forward line? Well, I think he fits the bill. Because he can play multiple positions, you can play that false nine, he can play on the left where I think he's probably most comfortable and he's very good on the right side so it depends on what he does with all the other assets. what's wrong with it. but i think raheem you know he is a proven goalscorer at this level playing multiple positions why do you think he left man city? I don't think he was getting consistent playing time and I think obviously with Phil Foden there they need to get more. jack greeley who plays the same position as raheem who left i think he just won a different opportunity and i think

chelsea

is a fabulous opportunity it's for rahim and it's for

chelsea

such a proven winner and i think It will help Chelsea. but you know kai haber's lian's right kai did very well as a center forward, you know, and then you still have mason mountain, you have ziesh and you have pulitzer, you have all these pieces of the puzzle, but they are all types of attackers, right? no?, they are not.

You know, they play one position, they play multiple positions and I think Tuko has an idea about who his attack will be, who will be in those three. Yes, I think Sterling will do very well. for chelsea and i said before, you have to give pep credit for allowing him to go to chelsea, but i don't see him thinking that chelsea is a threat, but i think sterlina will be brilliant, you know he can play anywhere and i almost feel that a lot People underestimate him a little. I think he did very well with Manchester City like he did with Liverpool, but I think you know a lot of people.

He seems to go unnoticed because they have mares. I've got Grelish and he wasn't really going to play so I'm happy for him because it's a huge move and he still has a lot to offer so while Chelsea have options, Everton basically have none in the future because unfortunately for Dominic Calvert. Lewin suffered a bit of a strange injury, I think Frank Lampard called him up in pre-season and Rondón is also suspended for the first game of the season, he doesn't look good, no and I think they let Richardson go too easily to Tottenham. I feel like he was almost like they linked him up and then allowed him to leave and it was huge for them last year, especially because they are in a relegation battle at the end of the season and I feel like he is the type of player that he puts pressure on. .

From the front he gets stuck in and he can score goals too, so yeah, and I think they can only trust the fans at Goodison Park to a certain extent. I think Frank Lampard talked a lot about that last year, that he needed the fans on his side, but the quality. for me at Everton at the moment it's just not there and I worry about them, I really do, are you worried about them? Yeah, I'm really worried about Frank because I think, as a young coach, last season it must have been like that, you know. Look, you did a good job of keeping them fit, with a strong finish and Goodison was a big part of that, but there are a lot of pieces of the puzzle that aren't yours that will worry you know what.

They look like a proven Premier League winner and they don't have the city or the firepower to keep up with, say, being in the top eight, where ideally they would like to be, so I think for Frank and I think for the fans From Everton, that's what. It's going to be a tough season and losing Calvary for so long and then obviously, as I mentioned, you know Michaelis and it's a big blow, I think if they don't get off to a good start, you know, I think it could be another long season. For Everton and Frank, we will try to be positive.

However, is this the season where Frank Lampard can bring out the best in Dele Alli, who we know has the capacity to be great? It's difficult with Dele Alli because when he played for England in the past. You know, in the World Cup, he is one of the best players, but at some point you have to look at yourself from a player's perspective because there is only so much a coach can do. I think at Tottenham you know thatThey really tried and I think now is the time for Dele Alli because he might end up playing in the Championship or something because his performances just haven't been good enough in pre-season.

Yes, they look good, but he has a lot to do. offer and they're going to need it this year, they're really in that top ten role, you know, getting the ball from deep and getting goals and assists. That's what they're going to need and they're going to rely heavily on it, it's just a matter of if he can really step up and we know he can, so I don't know, I always worry about knowing that I really do it. A marriage made in heaven when Dele Ali signed for Everton and Frank Lampard came in as the new manager the moment they both arrived at the club.

Why haven't we seen it yet? Well, old Delhi, yes, you know that, but Frank Lampard. He had one of the best work ethic you'll ever find in a football player and Frank did all of that. Frank probably had less natural ability than Delhi, but Frank worked tirelessly at his craft. He just wanted to be the best and he became one of the best. The best scoring midfielder of all time, Daley. No, I don't know what has happened today in the last three years. I used to love Daley as a player. He played with such a spark on his shoulder.

He seemed like he wanted to, you know, destroy everyone. aside and I love it, that's when he's great, but Delhi plays now, it's like he doesn't get out of third gear and it doesn't work like that. Look, porch can't be wrong. Mourinho may be wrong. Frank can. I'm not wrong and the England manager may be around, there are four managers there who said look dad, you're not doing enough and Leanne is right, you've got to look at yourself first, you've got to go out and do a shift. When you put in a changeup, there's a diamond there, but we haven't seen Jules for quite a while and basically football works out simple, what have you done for me lately? and Delhi needs to do more because it is in him and He will regret it if he continues like this.

Is a song. Isn't that what you've done? Isn't it somewhere in there? Yes, I'm not going to continue singing. Em, let's give Everton fans a little hope yet. There is one month left until the transfer window, who do they need? What positions are they going to look for? I think they need a number of players. I think in many, as we saw last year, I'm talking about Godfrey and his backline. Sheamus Coleman was called up last year. And I think you know his time in the Premier League has been a big help, but I think they definitely need to strengthen in the forward line 100, but at the moment a lot of teams seem to be coming out quite late. because who can really walk through the door right now that it's available?

So I'm sure Frank Lampard knows what he's doing. You know, I like Frank Frank as a player. I like him as a coach, but I still think there are a lot of question marks. because obviously he did well in the derby, he got sacked at Chelsea and now it's time, I mean, he kept it last year, I would probably say against all odds to a certain extent, because it was a matter of the other three being so bad, but Everton. They weren't good, so they're going to have to do a little more business, I think at this point, but Richardson leaving for me is huge, okay.