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Because it was a KO match and we went out on away goals? Or maybe because our defenders were defending each other as opposed to unmarked Thiago Silva?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA FUCK YOU UNITED

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Zouma is in the squad because of Fellaini. That's the only reason.

but but but Oscar is useless and can't string a pass together... On a side note, he's almost certainly on the wing today - do us proud son.

If he doesn't fucking use Solanke I will go fucking spare

Jose you fucking better know what you're doing, son.

Not unusual for Jose to put 2 STs on the bench - he does it when Diego is fit.

Thought Solanke would be near the bench.

Guess so. Ake/Christensen maybe?

'FA rate worst on refereeing performance in the Continent, figures show'

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/04/mourinho--raising-the-level.html ‘They belong to a process. I can’t have 10 of these young players in my squad, I can have three or four which is what we did this season with Loftus-Cheek, Brown, Christensen and Ake, also Solanke a few times. I can’t have a squad of 10 men and 10 kids, I must have a squad, like we have now, of 16 or 17 and three or four kids. ‘Next season Ruben Loftus-Cheek won’t be a kid in the development programme working with the first team, he will be a first team player, absolutely ready to play and compete. We will do the same with two or three other players.' - Jose on youth process

Anyway, if he can replicate the performance before his ankle went in the PL we have ourselves a gem.

If Mo Salah cost £80m Jose would play him too. ...To keep the board/prez happy.

Looks like he's staying on for 90 too... Currently Middlesbrough looks like Chelsea in disguise. Karanka was listening to Mou intently at RM!

Went over on his ankle. Might have to get it strapped up or face being subbed.

Tbh they would just all rotate around, specifically to avert the situation we have now where all of our attacking force is clapped out from over work. Not going into it, I feel MvG/RLC would better offer that alternative in the squad, and also Ramires will probably never fetch more than he does now. I'm not opposed to selling Oscar next season if his slump repeats itself post Jan anyway. Right now I just feel it is down to youth and he will overcome it. So if I'm wrong you can come back and mock me next year @didierforever

In the first half of the season they were both as influential as each other, for sure. Anyway, I meant that they all rotate around together. So noone gets tired out, like this season.

I've half come round to your idea of bringing Koke in, but for Ramires instead of Oscar, as he can fill in for either Cesc or Oscar. Perfect backup when either is injured/off form. Direct replacement for Ramires being RLC. I know you like Ramires but even you must admit that Oscar is more useful than he is, especially when he's sharp. Also lets us keep the exit door open for Oscar/Cesc if these >Jan 1 slumps become a regular occurrence.

^^^ Not this season BCS...need a couple of reinforcements methinks. Koke to replace Ramires, because he can fill in for both Fabregas and Oscar, RLC first team call up, he can be a proper box to box in big games. IMO we haven't played well since Oscar went off form in January (which was soon after Cesc's hammy injury). We probably could have won had Cesc not been injured. I think it's more than just a "mid season dip in form". Therefore it'd be wise to have a player who can fill in for either.

Hat trick against Arse carrying a hamstring injury would be priceless

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2015/4/17/8439437/drogba-ronaldo-zidane-12th-annual-match-against-povertySurely he will not be playing tomorrow then?

Can we moan about the people moaning about the club in here?

I'd have him in place of Remy. 1st-3rd next season Costa, Dybala, Solanke, Drogba The difference being that 3rd choice means third choice and not being played ahead of your second choice.