just back from the game...
After a pretty rough start to the season which included missing a penalty, the decisive penalty, in the UEFA Super Cup shootout – one could have forgiven Tammy Abraham if he took a few games to really get going. This is especially true given how much he struggled in his last spell in the Premier League with Swansea, but Tammy was having none of it.
The young Englishman played well against us. He linked well with his team-mates, distributing the ball and acting as a quality figurehead for the Chelsea side. But that’s the stuff the chelsea fans expected he could do, it is what he did against us that must surely fill the chelsea faithful's heart with hope which was the ruthless nature in which he took his chances.
Tammy Abraham's game by numbers vs. Norwich:
3 shots
2 shots on target
2 goals
#Hitman
His first goal was a stunning half-volley, burying Cesar Azpilicueta’s cross and giving Chelsea the lead and the control, dribbling, pose and anticipation on display when he blasted Chelsea into the lead in the second half was the kind of deadly finishing that Abraham himself had to wonder if he was capable of in the Premier League. Well, he is, and now Chelsea will feel so much better about this season. I know it was only against us but boy, he is lethal.
The new Drogba is surely born
Super Super Frank, Super Frankie Lampard was one hell of a footballer. He wasn’t the quickest nor the most skilful but he had a fantastic ability to discover space and then use his skill to dash into it. So much of his game was in his head that he always seemed to find goalscoring positions and then when he was there, he was lethal. His shooting ability was off the charts. Now Lampard is Chelsea manager, he has Mason Mount playing the same kind of role he used to. And Mason Mount is basically just Frank Lampard but with a bit more pace. Watching him is ridiculous because you often wonder just how he always seems to find himself in space, but he does it so consistently you can only hold your hands up and admire the skill.
The change of direction Mount used to leave our dithering defence for dead was absolutely top-class. It took your breath away because at first you though “oh we’ve got him here” and then a second later you’re thinking “wait what how’d he do that?” and the finish… oh my, the finish. Mount lashed the ball in, scoring him his second Premier League goal of the season. And then we have to remember his incredible pressing and defensive work, too! Duck and cover folks because this kid is taking to the top flight like a duck to water. Mason is Mounting the Premier league folks.
It was always going to be a struggle for us mixing it with the big boys but Chelsea delivered the oh so much expected first win for Super Super Frank, Super Frankie Lampard in style totally dominating the midfield and attacking at will. Can they seriosuly Mount a challeng for the top 4 places and take back their rightful place in the CHAMPIONS league? Who knows but it will be a hell of a ride under the attacking carefree stewardship of Super Super Frank, Super Frankie Lampard. Pukki got a flukey goal for us and Cantwell bungled in the other one. Chelsea though? Eh? Wow!
Posted By: Tombs on August 25th 2019 at 10:54:07
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- just back from the game... (NCFC) - Tombs, Aug 25, 10:54:07
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