Unavailability...

No Silva - Late return
No Pulisic - Ankle
No Rudiger - Back
No Ziyech - "Headache"


Mendy
Azpi AC Chalobah
Reece Kante/Kova Loftus Chill
Werner/Mount Callum
Kai/Lukaku


Strong showing from the academy lot against Southampton (including Tino didn't deserve to be on losing side, Hudson-Odoi is tough to deal with...wont come up against many that are as productive and impactful as him), they were phenomenal...warrant consecutive starts + fresh.


https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1448705719893626884/pu/vid/640x360/6BkhxZ3U6rkPn-6f.mp4
Glad the Kounde deal (wanted by Tuchel) fell through, otherwise Chalobah would have been banished into the abyss. Vanity signing.
Emergence of Chalobah, who has been wonderful should have put a stop to any pursuit until CB position becomes critical (different story, if Zouma AND Rudiger had left in the summer).


https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1444332926846439426/vid/1280x720/_QNu3ylzukKVejjy.mp4
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1444675558714060803/pu/vid/1280x720/XVuEU4YT3OU4IRw8.mp4
Resurgent Loftus is very handy.


https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1444355205521362949/pu/vid/1280x720/lhWRpxN-Bs0SsCyM.mp4
Our best attacker starting in his rightful position and role. What happens? Exponential results in attack.

Game understanding is off the charts, said understanding is the reason why he's able to instantly forge a chemistry and partnership with any player, whether it be Alonso, Kante, Werner, Azpi etc...better and faster than anyone else at the club, second to none. Nc Tuchel!

Astute inventiveness and improvisation is unmatched.
Absolutely incredible how he invariably changes the dynamic/vibrancy, fluidity, synergy and angles of attack.
The one supreme player necessary in unlocking low-block compact sides.
There's a massive distinction and chasm between Cal and the rest. Objectively a stronger attacking outfit with him in the team.

The long awaited started on the left was long long overdue and that musn't be the end of it. Extended run of starts...Consistent gametime (not one start a month at most).
Talent and productivity is deserving of much more than that. Youngest and least experienced is our greatest...