P302Rivals Football - Chelsea FC
The media
by upthechels @, 28/07, 12:33

Liverpool got the fouls in early with a couple of worthy yellow cards and set the tone by which the game would be played...not a friendly.

We looked reasonably safe in defence (bar one lost tackle by JT) and the midfield was very supportive of the back line. We worked hard to fill the gaps we saw last season between the defence and midfield. Whether that was because LFC really pressed high up or the way we planned it I don't know. Lots of loose passing from both sides, fair enough given the break from football. Willian started the game very well I thought and looked very sharp...shame he fizzled out but promising form. Neither keeper were really troubled (bar one good save by Begovic) but I'd say Begovic was the busier...we were leading a long time, I'd expect that.

All in all, the game was won early on and we looked pretty good at protecting what we had without ever needing a gear change.

Zouma was on the bench - if my eyes were true to me when I briefly saw the list of subs.