LAM09

All going to plan

Costa needs a massive deflection to get a goal

Great to have Moses back. I'm never a fan of a Kante-Matic pairing, but I hope the three ahead do the business. Can't take another hopeless Costa performance with all the antics.

Think we're now at a point where him leaving in the summer is more than likely and a replacement is on the agenda. Belotti would be my first choice amongst the realistic targets mentioned.

That would be my worry too. Could come unstuck against more physical sides.

Have no idea what Bournemouth sife we'll face, but we need keep the winning momentum going and go a step closer to the title.

He's becoming a vital part of our team no matter where he plays right now.

Can't score, so he's back to his old games of fighting with players. I'll say it again, he needs to be drop.

Massive win!

I'd choose him as well, but we need some sort of presence to lead the line.

Shit! Forgot we reverted back to the weekend's formation.

We aren't creating anything in this half. Get Pedro off for Willian

Gift! No cleansheet once again.

I think the problem is, he wasn't a Conte signing. It's clear as day now.

I honestly can't understand anyone that can form an opinion over a CF that has hardly played. 15 mins here & there plus the odd cup outing isn't going to build confidence or show much. Just hope Costa shuts me up with a fantastic performance.

I want him bench for anyone at this point. Has been a shadow of himself for a while and is very fortunate to have not been dropped long term after a number of poor games.

If I have to spell it out, I needn't bother. C'mon Chelsea!

Did you watch Saturday's match?

Happy to see Conte make a few changes, but slightly disappointed to see Costa start. Just hope he's got his shooting boots on tonight and we bounce back after Saturday.

To think we had better not too long ago, but he's back in Madrid thanks to a certain someone.

Played 27 games in a decent Rennes side last season where an unknown quantity (Dembele) shone in half a season. I honestly have watched very little of him, but he doesn't seem like someone that will ever get a look in.

No one better than Nainggolan for long ramge strikes.

I agree to an extent. We do have to remember he made the step up to a bigger club, hasn't looked out of place & does the work of two alot of the time. Matic is pointless alongside him whilst Cesc's days of tracking back are behind him (if there were any [emoji1] ).

He's probably been more consistent than those three this season, so that why he gets the plaudits. Had an off today, but he just doesn't seem to fit a three man midfield. Him plus a ball playing midfield with some legs is where he would thrive (hasn't done too bad this season, though).

This game is even bigger after today's result. We just can't afford to lose IMO.