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Match Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton (6th Aug) (3pm)
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They are pretty decent at home though, might make things uncomfortable for Chelsea.I have zero hope for Everton tonight as they've been woeful in preseason (and now miss Richarlison) but am very interested to see what kind of performance Chelsea have.
We did look off as soon as we made all those changes, but it was low risk and good to give them all a little run out.
Not just the rhythm, I feel like things are far from serene behind closed doors. Nasty club.
And yes, they can't put out a same XI to last year so will be in the signings still acclimatising phase. I would love it if we can go there and make a proper statement.
Son is a very inconsistent player sometimes, sometimes world class sometime not on it, however that’s up to us as a club to get other top players to step up like Kulusevski when he is not on it. We can’t rely on Son or even Kane all the time, it’s why as the season moves on Richarlison will I believe show to be a good signing.
Him & Biss together ought to be golden.
If they can hit it off and work in tandem, it will be the best central midfield pairing in the league. Because it has everything you need in a Conte 353. To think, we'd have Hojbjerg and Skipp pushing them both to be at their absolute best too.
Been like that in his minutes in pre-season, too.
New team - just needs time.
Someone like Perisic, tho - with tons of serious experience - just came on like he's been here his whole career.
Risking neg reps here but I though Emerson really came into the game and was quite good after the first 20 minutes.
He also benefitted from Kulusevski running absolutely rampant.
Between Sess and Royal I think it’s clear that a preseason and getting comfortable with Conte’s style has massively benefitted our wingbacks. They look much more confident in what they’re supposed to be doing.
He also benefitted from Kulusevski running absolutely rampant.
Between Sess and Royal I think it’s clear that a preseason and getting comfortable with Conte’s style has massively benefitted our wingbacks. They look much more confident in what they’re supposed to be doing.
Yeah it's probably a big factor of Saints defenders being instructed to double up on the two of them as they (on paper) are our biggest threats. Kulusevski's able to take advantage of that with more freedom on the right.
Oh my god. We win 4-1 and you're just abusing other posters. Jesus Christ.
I think one of Son’s problems, so to speak, is that when he’s off it, it really shows. His touch and timing is just a little awry and then everything breaks down. He was misplacing passes today, which is evidence of rust.
He’ll be fine in a month or so.
Walkover.
Enjoyed that. Picked up where we left off last season. Caveat that Southampton will really struggle, bottom 5 nailed on. Kulusevski and Bentancur really are top quality. Confidence booster for Sess and Emerson 2nd half as well.
Yeah for sure... Dembele would boss it by bullying his opponent whereas bentancur tackles, pass and moves relatively quickly but in his own way..he's aggressive too. I'm a big fan and kulevski had a great game too