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I don't mind him being taken off when he was... This game was a good learning experience for him.

If Caicedo hadn't got himself sent off, I had a feeling Estevao was going to score - he was getting good opportunities and had a few sighters early on.

 
Nasa reporting today one of its satellites was hit by an unknown object that originated from Stamford Bridge... That was a wild shot from Stevo and its still in lower orbit!

Think yesterday showed why he does need protecting in games. He's an outrageous talent but I did have a good giggle at his strikes on goal yesterday.

 
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With the son of a great Chelsea defender. Isago signed professional papers today.

 
Nasa reporting today one of its satellites was hit by an unknown object that originated from Stamford Bridge... That was a wild shot from Stevo and its still in lower orbit!

Think yesterday showed why he does need protecting in games. He's an outrageous talent but I did have a good giggle at his strikes on goal yesterday.
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Needs protecting because he skied a few shots over the bar? He was our best attacker before the red card. Even the best players blast a few shots over the bar, Salah has a sh*t ton of them.

 
Estevao isn’t ready yet for the defensive side to the game. Don’t get me wrong he definitely tracks back but for me he lacks the defensive discipline needed especially if we’re down to 10.

It will come though because he’s definitely willing to do it.

 
Needs protecting because he skied a few shots over the bar? He was our best attacker before the red card. Even the best players blast a few shots over the bar, Salah has a sh*t ton of them.
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I confirmed with NASA this morning the ball he shot is now in lower Earth orbit above New Zealand. ;-)

Look, I get the passion about the guy, but the hype around him is unreal, its like everyone is holding out for the second coming of Hazard of Zola, but to say he was our best player before being hooked after the red, didnt see that im afraid. I'm delighted hes a chelsea player and starting to do things on the pitch for us but that's where it ends, Palmer destroyed the league playing in his position. Its really great isnt it we have his talent because he's an entertainer and we all love those types of players... But that shot and others he's done this season just show how much development and filling out he still needs to do. Hopefully he'll be a bonkers player for us over the coming seasons.

Imagine the stink on here if it was Jackson, Enzo (regularly does close his eyes when shooting) or Neto who shot like he did against Arsenal... the meltdown would be epic on here... See last season's Jackson thread.

 
I confirmed with NASA this morning the ball he shot is now in lower Earth orbit above New Zealand. ;-)

Look, I get the passion about the guy, but the hype around him is unreal, its like everyone is holding out for the second coming of Hazard of Zola, but to say he was our best player before being hooked after the red, didnt see that im afraid. I'm delighted hes a chelsea player and starting to do things on the pitch for us but that's where it ends, Palmer destroyed the league playing in his position. Its really great isnt it we have his talent because he's an entertainer and we all love those types of players... But that shot and others he's done this season just show how much development and filling out he still needs to do. Hopefully he'll be a bonkers player for us over the coming seasons.

Imagine the stink on here if it was Jackson, Enzo (regularly does close his eyes when shooting) or Neto who shot like he did against Arsenal... the meltdown would be epic on here... See last season's Jackson thread.
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Well, I think this view point probably puts you in an exclusive club of "one" ... so congratulations !

 
Well, I think this view point probably puts you in an exclusive club of "one" ... so congratulations !
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Who cares. Thats why forums exist.

At least im not having a mental breakdown over it and abusing you all.

this player is going to be great, but I'll wait for it to arrive consistently and regularly, like I have done with other top talents to have played for us. going to enjoy watching the development too and make fun of his toe punts into orbit. Watching players develop is now part of the package of being a chelsea fan.

Top, established players dont swing and miss shots like Stevo did against Arsenal. They improve from it. What it shows is that the temperament/ composure isn't there yet. Its not the first time its happened, he's also missed easy chances against others.

Work in progress - enjoy it.

 
You might want to go and rewatch the first half, he had Calafiori on ice skates. There's a reason they hooked their LB at half time.
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Not into group think. If he was so good, why wasnt he kept on? What is it about his game that wasnt suitable to playing with 10 men?

Look, for one player stats dont matter for another they do. Be consistent.

Anyhow, we all see it differently. Currently, Delap is the player to get both barrels, sure that'll change over the next six months.

 
Not into group think. If he was so good, why wasnt he kept on? What is it about his game that wasnt suitable to playing with 10 men?

Look, for one player stats dont matter for another they do. Be consistent.

Anyhow, we all see it differently. Currently, Delap is the player to get both barrels, sure that'll change over the next six months.
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For the same reason that Maresca did the changes that he did against Man Utd and Brighton.

 
For the same reason that Maresca did the changes that he did against Man Utd and Brighton.
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And what were those reasons? To win the game... You can argue about the players removed but as another poster has pointed out, Stevo isnt going to track back and put a slide challenge in or do a defensive shift which is what was needed.

 
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Similarly to bluelightning I’m not going overboard with the Estevao praise as yet. He’s doing really well but I get the feeling we’re only seeing a fraction of what he will become at Chelsea.

I’ve absolutely no doubt he will improve dramatically in the future and over the season.

His end product is ok but not exceptional as yet and his defensive work needs improvement.

I suppose I hold him to a very high bar because of his undoubted talent and I’ve no doubt in my mind he’ll get there soon but I’m really enjoying watching him play with the knowledge that he’s a fair way short of what he will be this time next season.

 
And what were those reasons? To win the game... You can argue about the players removed but as another poster has pointed out, Stevo isnt going to track back and put a slide challenge in or do a defensive shift which is what was needed.
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That's not your argument though, you said he wasn't that good. Now your argument is that he isn't defensive enough?

He was our best attacker in that first half by far going forward.

 
And what were those reasons? To win the game... You can argue about the players removed but as another poster has pointed out, Stevo isnt going to track back and put a slide challenge in or do a defensive shift which is what was needed.
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Nope, those changes at Utd, especially, stopped us having any attack possibility, effectively making us loose. So no, they were not made to win but, I suspect, not to loose. If you think that Maresca changed all attackers for defenders to win the game, then I can't really tell you much more.

 
Nope, those changes at Utd, especially, stopped us having any attack possibility, effectively making us loose. So no, they were not made to win but, I suspect, not to loose. If you think that Maresca changed all attackers for defenders to win the game, then I can't really tell you much more.
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Huh? Didn't Maresca replace Estevao with another winger?

 
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