Post-match perspectives

I thought we played well in the first half and really put Hull under relentless pressure, although we did not create a that many chances.

2nd half we struggled and got pushed back by Hull for a sustained period of the game. and they should have had a penalty that probably would have meant a 1-1 scoreline with 20 mins to go.

We do have periods in games when we get pushed back by teams, but our set up seems to withstand on most occasions.

Hazard was poor yesterday, it was a performance from last season and I felt he showed a lack of fight.

Hazard hasn't been great at all in recent games. Been saying it but nobody seems to want to hear it. Maybe he's been overplayed. Maybe he needs to be benched for a game or two although not sure that Arsenal and Pool are the games to do it.

Pedro Costa Willian is still a very potent front three though.

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 9 minutes ago
Hazard hasn't been great at all in recent games. Been saying it but nobody seems to want to hear it. Maybe he's been overplayed. Maybe he needs to be benched for a game or two although not sure that Arsenal and Pool are the games to do it.

Pedro Costa Willian is still a very potent front three though.
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Agreed.

He hasn't really performed well since early December. His form this season despite the goals has been nowhere near the level of the 14/15 season. I'm a little disappointed to be honest, as he is still showing a few of the same weaknesses of last season. Pedro and Willian deserve to play ahead really on form.

For me the only consistent performer this year has been David Luiz, who has been excellent. In fact, although some might disagree with this - I think hes been one of the players of the year so far this season. Deserves some more recognition in my opinion.

Think Hazard definitely has not been at his best. Part of that is down to the individual with him seemingly more reluctant to run a players and thus create space/openings that way. I also think out attack has been less cohesive with runs not being picked out or passes being a little off. Had he and Costa pulled off some of their play inside the box yesterday you lot would be racing

soccer?lol.

Re. Hazard:

Elite ability.
Weak mentality.

I've accepted that for a while.

comment by Chelseamf™®© (U1677)
posted 17 seconds ago
Re. Hazard:

Elite ability.
Weak mentality.

I've accepted that for a while.
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Harsh but true

comment by Broaquin (U16342)
posted 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 9 minutes ago
Hazard hasn't been great at all in recent games. Been saying it but nobody seems to want to hear it. Maybe he's been overplayed. Maybe he needs to be benched for a game or two although not sure that Arsenal and Pool are the games to do it.

Pedro Costa Willian is still a very potent front three though.
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Agreed.

He hasn't really performed well since early December. His form this season despite the goals has been nowhere near the level of the 14/15 season. I'm a little disappointed to be honest, as he is still showing a few of the same weaknesses of last season. Pedro and Willian deserve to play ahead really on form.

For me the only consistent performer this year has been David Luiz, who has been excellent. In fact, although some might disagree with this - I think hes been one of the players of the year so far this season. Deserves some more recognition in my opinion.
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I have to add Kante, Azpi and Costa to your consistent performer list.

I would rank Chelsea players of the season so far as:

1. Costa 2. Azpi, 3. Kante 4. Luiz

comment by Conte'nt (U20893)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Chelseamf™®© (U1677)
posted 17 seconds ago
Re. Hazard:

Elite ability.
Weak mentality.

I've accepted that for a while.
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Harsh but true
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Yup. That's why I wouldn't be too devastated if Real or PSG came in with a very big money offer for him this summer and we accepted.

comment by Chelseamf™®© (U1677)
posted 19 hours, 5 minutes ago
Re. Hazard:

Elite ability.
Weak mentality.

I've accepted that for a while.
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Yeah with a run of 3 average games he showed no desire to get back to his best against Hull.

Yeah, it's not just a run of three matches for me but over a number of seasons...comments, demanour on pitch, not striving or pushing the boundaries of performance, content with only just replicating/reaching heights of 14/15 season when he should be going above and beyond that season. Progressing.