Does anyone actually know what’s up with Calafiori?
07.01.2026 15:05
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Does anyone actually know what’s up with Calafiori?
Are these just lists of people who have over/under performed their xG?
Villa and City scoring a combined 5 goals from a combined 0.89xG.
Cool cool cool.
Mammoth let off
Oh for sure. The thing I wonder is if GJ is above Merino in the pecking order. Not sure rn
A horrible 45.
Most of the team below par, but particularly disappointed with Zubi and Gyok.
If we’re going to spam crosses, corners, long throws etc might as well have Merino on.
And don’t get me started on White’s hammy…
Big response needed.
No I know I’m not angry or anything. Just think Norgaard and Myles could prob have managed minutes here. And if we’re playing Timber at least rest Hincapie who’s played every minute of the past 6 games in 18 days. Plus Ethan needs minutes at some point.
Odd selections IMO.
I am quite relaxed when it comes to Arteta’s XI’s and perceived lack of rotation.
But imo this is a pretty silly team in the circumstances
I went the other way: predicted 30+ PL starts for him in another pre-season prediction survey much to people's surprise. Pleased I kept my Cala stocks!
Yes precisely this. I’m not sure White or Hincapie would’ve helped us keep the ball away from our penalty area for prolonged periods of time - which is what was needed.
And ultimately it was mental & physical fatigue that got Gabriel and Raya in the end IMO
Personally invested in hearing about Anne Hathaway's Top Ten Trossard goals.
If someone's got to go... sorry Clive, we'll always have the Union Chapel 💔
How might one go about a repeat purchase for November, out of interest?
I’m hoping Jesus is back and scores another hat trick in a weird energy-drink sponsored Groundhog Day
Maybe I just like Merino and Gabi goals
That was fucking incredible.
Most pumped I’ve been about a result since… Real? And before that maybe Spurs (A) last season
Tempted by Ghost of Yotei?
I just think that he is so far removed from what we ask our STs to do, we could've found someone who offered some of his good points (shot happy, strong in transition, durable) with fewer pitfalls. Especially as we compromised on age and planned for him to rotate with Kai.
Sorry to show the bad place, but:
It's also that there are many aspects to physicality, and none of them seem to be impressing.
Can't use his physique to shield the ball as you've said. But also the speed and power of his runs seem disappointingly middling in the PL. And we know he's never been formidable in the air.
I will admit that I was sour on the deal before he came. And he may well come good (I hope he does!).
But honestly I watch him and think what on Earth are we doing. By far the player I least enjoy watching for us in the past few years.*
*who hasn't been charged for rape.
100% agree.
It is kind of weird that he has the physique of a 99th centile athlete with the effectiveness of a ~60th centile athlete.
I know he's not the sole reason we didn't win yday.
But he's the biggest concern for me in our games: he can't hold up the ball or link play well. He's not effective running in behind against other top sides. He's anonymous in the box. And his overall technical level is just too low for a top team.
This is the thing I really hate about the Gyok <> Haaland comparison.
Sure, be low touch if you are a) the most dominant physical specimen to ever play in the PL, with b) elite movement & finishing.
And even then his connective play is IMO way ahead of VG's too.
I think this is the first time I've agreed with 10 of 10 points from someone on here/Twitter.
They're Simpsons characters.
I'm sorry but Kelly McJunkin Blaha and R. Otto Maly do not seem like real people.
Apparently the PL also still conducting their own investigation, too. Although will admit I'm not very clear on the remit of PL vs FA.
Regardless, the complete and utter liquidation of anything related to Chelsea Football Club seems like a fair outcome, I think.
Slightly diminish a book:
Relatively Large Expectations
I partly agree with this – but also, some clubs are desperate: look at Fulham reportedly going back in for Sterling, Villa paying £300kpw for Sancho, Betis paying over €20m + 50% of sale for Antony, etc.
Really disappointing for Reiss to be on another loan IMO
