How likely is it that Chelsea finishes in the Premier League top 6? | ESPN FC Extra Time
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Sebastian Salazar, Jan Aage Fjortoft, Steve Nicol and Kasey Keller answer your questions on ESPN FC Extra Time.
0:00 Steve has the first question
1:15 How good of a career would Marco Reus have had without injuries?
3:33 How likely is it that Chelsea finishes top 6?
4:55 More likely: Leverkusen losing a match or Dortmund winning UCL?
6:01 How excited is Kasey for Leicester’s Premier League return?
7:21 What rule from the past would you bring back?
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The fact that Chelsea even have the chance to get top 6 with the season we’ve had is pretty incredible. The young lads are grinding and as a Chelsea fan I can appreciate it even though it’s not the Chelsea we are accustomed to.
@seankeogh2193
15 күн бұрын
Nico Jackson is finally finding his form and 13 goals in your 1st premeir league season is impressive. Palmer and Gusto have been stars for us all year. If we can grt Nkunku healthy and in that starting lineup next year I think they can go top 4
@Adelocity
15 күн бұрын
It’s a new Chelsea, our fan base has been used to focusing on the now with Roman. The way players are developing makes me realize we might be a power house in a few years.
@ResiRilla26
15 күн бұрын
100% you can see Chelsea improve whilst united seem stuck in the mud
@ceasefire9000
14 күн бұрын
So many injuries, so many new signings, new manager…if we can get top 6 it’d be a HUGE accomplishment.
Gods these man’s hatred of Chelsea is mad
This aged well didn't it , Stevie ? What a muppet , don't laugh at Chelsea
Chelsea did their best with what they have
@JavyMatic
18 күн бұрын
That's the best 1 billion can do yes
@Sadviolinsound
18 күн бұрын
@JavyMatic if everyone overpriced players then that's what you got to spend
@edu1113
18 күн бұрын
Yeah, spent a billion to bottled it.. great investment
@Bigcrooks
18 күн бұрын
@@edu1113 bottled what clown . Nobody expected Chelsea to do anything this season
@GIBBO4182
18 күн бұрын
It’s the most goals they’ve ever conceded in a PL season
We got the duo Galagher -Caicedo in the double pivot for the rest of the season and that combo is literally transforming the team for good( Everton, Villa, Spurs) so 6th place is quite within reach. Caicedo and Cucu are literally shining with Connor instead of Enzo there and the whole squad has balance and actually playing as a team.
@douglasrobertodacosta
13 күн бұрын
The problem is not Enzo and Caicedo together, is Galagher as AM. Galagher plays well in the CM position.
Marco Reus has been a loyal servant at Borussia Dortmund and has been committed to this football club for most of his career even though he’s seen many of his teammates come and go. He’s a very good player who has an eye for goals incredible technique and playmaking abilities as well but from a career perspective he’s been unlucky and has had some bad luck and at times you have to feel for him. He’s been one of the best players in the Bundesliga in the last decade, yet he’s never won a league title. Some people will say that “he won the league”, but he rejoined Borussia Dortmund the season after they won the Bundesliga, he wasn’t part of that title winning team in the 2011-12 season. He spent most of his prime years watching Bayern Munich dominate the league for a decade and when they were off color, his best chance of winning a league title was last season and it was in their hands, had one of the biggest choke jobs I’ve ever seen from a team and didn’t win the title. This season, Bayern Munich’s dominance in the Bundesliga has finally ended, but Bayer Leverkusen won the title, Dortmund finished 5th. Not to mention that he’s lost some major finals and he lost the champions league final in his debut season at Dortmund. He’s also struggled with injuries throughout his career which stopped him from reaching his true potential and it was a shame to see because he’s a phenomenal player. He’s also been unlucky even with the national team as well. In 2014, he was called up to the Germany squad for the World Cup only for him to get injured days before the tournament. Guess what happened after, Germany won the World Cup and he missed out on it. He’s also missed a lot of international competitions for his country. When he was finally fit enough to play a major tournament for Germany, it was at the 2018 World Cup where they got knocked out of the group stages. Potentially his last ever game as a Borussia Dortmund player could be the champions league final at Wembley where he’ll be looking to end his Dortmund career on a high by winning the champions league in a stadium where he lost the final 11 years ago. He’s had so much bad luck in his career and hopefully it doesn’t strike again in the UCL, because for a talented player, he’s been through a lot. He has a chance to win the champions league this season, if he doesn’t, let this sync in, he’ll end his career at Borussia Dortmund without winning the Bundesliga at least once. He’s one of those “what if players” in a sense that would he have won more trophies like league titles and champions league if he left Dortmund just like his ex and current teammates and how far could his career have been without injuries.
@talkingtacticstalkingchels4441
18 күн бұрын
You sound like a pundit, you should try having a go at that..
@simonkatongo4864
17 күн бұрын
You almost wrote a book😂
@tikemyson5627
17 күн бұрын
Man went in a tangent
@chrislopez3709
17 күн бұрын
I enjoyed reading this. Lewandovski is indeed awesome
@avinmunnah
16 күн бұрын
Are you his wife?
Physicality of MLS 🤣🤣🤣
@kelvinedeifo9209
15 күн бұрын
Had me in tears bruh😂😭🇳🇬
@niiadjeidsane9071
15 күн бұрын
What a joke
@onarimiisaac8288
14 күн бұрын
I believe it all about Determination
This aged well, Chelsea on 6th now!!
Steve nicol hold that🤫
I'd bring back the rule of clear space between attacker and defender in the offside rule
Chelsea is now 7th and Man und just got thrashed
Chelsea’s last 4 games of the premier league season is against Bournemouth West Ham Brighton and Nottingham Forest. If they can win 3 out of their last 4 games, they should be able to finish in the top 6 or get a European spot for next season. For most of the season, they were in the bottom half of the table every time they won a game, they would stay in 10th or 11th place and there was this feeling that Pochettino’s job wasn’t secure and safe but now Chelsea are back in the top half of the table as they find themselves in 8th place right now. They recently beat Tottenham 2-0 at home which extended their excellent run against them at Stamford Bridge meaning that they’re a couple of points off of a European spot. It’s no guarantee that they finish in the top 6 even though they should it’s simply because Chelsea aren’t reliable and they’ve had moments of inconsistency. In one game they’re playing brilliant football which is a sign of how good they’ll truly be when everything clicks into gear, other games they look good, but don’t sustain a high level of play and this has caused them to drop points against in the bottom. They’ve spent so much money, as I’ve said before, since they already got to the FA Cup semifinals and Carabao Cup final, if Chelsea finishes in the top 6 in the premier league or even 7th, that would be seen as an improvement considering the fact that they finished in 12th place last season and have had to deal so many injuries in the last 18 months. This is something that Chelsea fans would’ve been happy with at the start of the season getting into the European positions and if that happens, you have to keep trusting the process as Boehly shouldn’t even think about sacking Pochettino this summer even if they’ve been linked with several managers as many Chelsea fans want Jose Mourinho back and that’s for another conversation. Success doesn’t happen overnight and even during their low points, he’s managed to keep his job because Boehly probably knows the potential risk of sacking him. Depending on how their season ends, they have to continue backing Pochettino to make this project fully click even if he’s not the right manager for them in the long run, they’ve shown signs of improvement even if it doesn’t always reflect in the table and I personally think that Chelsea will be an elite club again in the future and building on the short term results getting back to playing European football challenging for the top 4 returning to the champions league combined with backing the manager and being patient only a matter of time before they’re title contenders again in the premier league.
@tanner74
18 күн бұрын
I believe Poch can get us top 4 next season
@Northsmen
18 күн бұрын
Bro why would you type all of this
@Spliffstar404
18 күн бұрын
@@Northsmen😂
@deiyor
15 күн бұрын
😂@@Northsmen
@sharonakello5515
13 күн бұрын
@@NorthsmenAI
This is hilarious. Just heard the pundit say Frankfurt would beat Leverkusen. Lol. Leverkusen is leading 4-1 now.
@ogagaerebor
16 күн бұрын
Leverkusen 5-1 Frankfurt Full-Time 😂😂
The only rule change actually clearly benefited the game is the back pass rule - stevie mentions killing the game off but was far easier then as would pass back to gk who picks up rolls to defender who passes back and so on now defenders have to either play out or hoof it upfield meaning better to try to score more than sit back
Out of Chelsea, United and Newcastle… I got Chelsea to finish 6 if they keep putting away their chances.
@Bigcrooks
18 күн бұрын
😂 Newcastle is a safe bet
@rafaelbolinu2205
18 күн бұрын
I agree with Jan here, Chelsea may not get 6th but they'll finish above United
@Logicsuperceeds
6 күн бұрын
@@Bigcrooksare you still laughing?
I really don't think we'll pass,Untied. We've doing this for a,while. Everytime they drop points, we do too. But I hope it comes true. We'll,wait and see.
@rafaelbolinu2205
18 күн бұрын
Compare our run-in with theirs. Common now, we will catch them bruv
@rag4129
17 күн бұрын
Same opinion but would be delighted if we do.
@josedoc6582
15 күн бұрын
Smashed West ham and utd losing 4-0 right now 😂😂
Watch out for this team next year!
I would like a rule, how long the ref can use on VAR per game. Seeing to many incidents, where they take 2 min to see if there is a foul. Or an offside.
Where is kay
I see Chelsea finishing in 5th
Actually stranger things have happened Man United can literally lose all the rest of their games Newcastle plays United as well in those games so Id say 20% maybe
@frozello14
17 күн бұрын
Well out of those 3 (Chelsea, ManU and Newcastle) teams... I am not even sure, which one is most likely to get 12 points... of course ManU vs Newcastle means at least one of them will drop points. I am not betting my money that Chelsea is getting 12 points though.... I would say based on opponents... it would look like that, but Chelsea is not consistent. I think interesting thing is Spurs that is playing Pool/City and Burnley/Sheffield so most would think they drop 6 points, but they could drop more than that.
@limofootball
17 күн бұрын
Spurs can lose all their games. Problem is chelsea gotta win all to have a skim chance at 5th and must win at least 3 to have a chance at 6th. Chelsea are too inconsistent.
We need to replace Coleman
I really think Chelsea will finish 6/7 this season,of the midfield pair of caisedo n conor.if Stanley get back things will improve more,our defense has improved a little bit
“The phisicality of the MLS” ? Really? 😂😂😂😂
This man really hates Chelsea, man should take care of his health than hating
Yan yes will
Who would tell Jan that Leverkusen scared 5 against Frankfurt
With all the attacking talent that Eintracht possesses in their roster at the moment, they would have probably ended up winning the Bundesliga as well if Xabi Alonso was in charge.
*Bring back away goals *Reduce var iinvolvements
@horacebinns8069
18 күн бұрын
Away goals are bullocks
@denisako6493
17 күн бұрын
Away goals is nonsense
@denisako6493
17 күн бұрын
So you basically saying the Bayern tie is over?? That's nonsense now we have another game back at 0 0
Chelsea should try and win the remaining matches and wait for others because nothing is in their hands. Doing their part is the only way. Not only should they be waiting for Man Utd to drop points, Newcastle is also in the cards. One of Man Utd or Newcastle could drop more points.
@rockymaniaster
13 күн бұрын
I think united and Newcastle play against each other as well
Physicality of mls ? Is it that physical ?
@wttwtg4165
17 күн бұрын
A mixture of physicality and sloppiness (lower skill level) puts a little more emphasis on good physical conditioning. Injury prone players not recommended.
@abicrystalwing1543
15 күн бұрын
Not as tactically or skillfully adept, so they make it up with physicality. Just look at all the other sports in America.
Reus struggled getting a driver’s license. Not sure if he can order a pizza if he moved to the US. Still, great footballer.
The fact steve dont know chelsea are on 3 game winningbstreak is just sooo unprofessional
@chukwuebukaekenedili224
9 күн бұрын
Steve just hates Chelsea. I am not sure that much hate is acceptable for a professional pundit.
Hi, how are you? 😂😂
may not happen, but hope Marco Reus goes to Inter Milan - less physical league, free transfer, have a great chance of winning the serie a again next year, would be his 1st league title!!!👍
@PeterEhik
15 күн бұрын
He won the bundesliga with BvB under Klopp
Time wasting by goalkeepers, indirect free-kick in the penalty area.
@encorefootball
17 күн бұрын
This needs upvotes
The bar was lowered from Top 4 huh?
@davismorgan7955
18 күн бұрын
That’s what happens when a clueless owner buys the club
I wonder how Stevie feels now? His statement didn’t age well
Stevie Nichol is such a Chelsea hater. What forfeit will he perform if Chelsea DO manage to finish 6th? Why doesn’t he put his money where his mouth is? And What happened to the treble that his team were going to win a month ago? ROFL
They Definitely finishing above Man Utd! 😂😂😂
until we lift silverware, every season is a failure
@Bolu-mg2ki
17 күн бұрын
Well that's a stupid take
@limofootball
17 күн бұрын
actually ucl title or prem title. we lose every fa cup or league cup final, so winning one of those after all those failures won't feel like success.
@eavyeavy2864
17 күн бұрын
@@limofootballanother stupid take
@Todd_Bohely
17 күн бұрын
@@Bolu-mg2kiplease stop watching football or atleast dont support chelsea.. if u want trophies,go support psg or bayern.. they will win something every season.. chelsea is a project.. what we expect is to build the team to compete every trophy in 3-5 years over every season.. these players are young and they might need time to cope with the pressure of being in the top with a bit more experience.. let them cook.. either wait patiently till they finish,or leave.. dont ask them to do it quickly.. they will mess up everything
@Bolu-mg2ki
16 күн бұрын
@@Todd_Bohely(yawns) aren't you the impatient one ? This season is a stepping stone for our squad it's can only go up from here now
Definitely top 8, there is still a little chance to be in top 6 if Chelsea win all their remaining games.
Please stop bringing back Seb..
@mchannel1365
17 күн бұрын
Are you Burley's abandoned son ?
@MC-CFC
17 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
Jan 😂😂 reminds me of Fortune teller Joke Joke: Once plane full of passengers engine failed everyone crying and screaming… Fortune teller told everyone we all going to be fine and plane will land safely his wife said why are you lying He told his wife shut up… after some time Fortunately For plane…. Everyone praised Him and got his number for personal consultation…. He told his wife why where you tell me to stop… Look now everyone praising me if we died no one would have blamed me anyways…. That is Jan If Frankfort wins see I told yeah and if the lose Other Team has not lost and bla bla bla …. 😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Well done Jan
Jan ranting over refereeing 🤣
Leverkusen won against Francfort 😅
Brave man whilst united got thumped by palace
Chelsea win out Man U lose/draw to Arsenal Man U beat Newcastle Bonus: Spurs lose to Man City and Burnley and Chelsea finish 5th.
Stv has old idea
chelsea losing 3-0 to west ham lets be honest LMAO
@Bigcrooks
18 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂 2-1
@khautantitsane9933
17 күн бұрын
I'm Chelsea fan, but is highly possible. They can't be trusted.
@tikemyson5627
17 күн бұрын
That’s over the top but I get your point we are inconsistent
@-Hood-
16 күн бұрын
This didn't age well bro, Chelsea is up 3-0 right now vs West Ham
@Doggy-enterprise
16 күн бұрын
Never
Steve Nicol is the worst pundit to ever exist. Zero ball knowledge.
@The_Beast_3365
17 күн бұрын
A legend for Liverpool, just not a very good sports pundit! 😄👍
Stevie too old get him off he doesn’t even know what he’s talking about 😂😂
Can you guys get Stevie a lower seat, he's out here swinging his feet around looking like humpty dumpty
Physicality of mls 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You could say the same about Man u....but its not as fun as trashing chelsea, is what the old man in the black suit is tryna say
Stevie is so bias man
Is Nicol drunk?
Top 6,🍼,not even that, .. 🎪 Circus position 8th or 9th 🎪
@zh1148
17 күн бұрын
Says a loser united fab
@tikemyson5627
17 күн бұрын
Nah bro this guy is arsenal no other fan base hats on Chelsea like that
@Chelseafan4life_
16 күн бұрын
Go play with your little weiner boy 😂😂😂😂
Leverkusen will lose 😂
sell Enzo
MLS is rubbish. My grandad can play there, Lol. Proud man 😂😂😂
Spending 1 billion winning nothing and praying for a Europa league finish is unreal what a failure
@zh1148
17 күн бұрын
Judge Chelsea next season not this
@tilewajohnson4427
17 күн бұрын
Spent 80% to 90% on potential and very young players that need further development. Others are kids that play for U21 too.Let's always get the context right.
@devontegordon9247
17 күн бұрын
judge us in 5 years, not 1
@mikefun7482
15 күн бұрын
keep bringing up the gross number as if we didn't lose and sell 600 mil worth of players within that time period with more sales this summer
The traditionalists will hate it but why do we have an offside rule? It’s wasting soo much play time, ruining the joy and celebration of goals so why not get rid of it like in field hockey?
@nathanielabbate8747
17 күн бұрын
If it's too close should be play on. Would make it more entertaining that's for sure
Stevie is a joke of a pundit.
EPL is not the best league ,ill go spain and Germany above for a long time 🙄
@Chelseafan4life_
16 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
Chelsea just climbed in to 6th what the f these boys on