Optimistic spin:
Crystal Palace started their preseason a week after ours ended. They were always going to be sharper. Going down an early goal against a team who is happier to park the bus and play on the break is the worst case scenario.
Realistic:
Club is in shambles - why the fudge can't we sort a transfer out before we start the season? Chelsea should be getting their balls strung this season by clubs who know they're desperate and willing to pay. Instead they get all their (very solid) business done early.
Look at us, shambles. I totally accept not signing players like Reguilon with buy-back clauses. But why don't we have other options. And why weren't we doing it weeks ago? If Real Madrid weren't play ball move on. Do it before the window opens!
Other than those that have been mentioned above - Pogba was genuinely fudgeing terrible this weekend. Van der Beek did more running in about 30 seconds than Pogba.