DYC.

Mikel & Lampard vs the energetic and very mobile Marchisio & Vidal with Pirlo behind them. I hate to to say it but this could get very ugly. Unless Di Matteo makes some changes, both in personel and tactically, but that's unlikely.

You win some and you loose some in football (in this case points) but I'll never be able to not help but think loosing points today could've been avoided if we didn't play Bertrand and Ramires out wide. Oh well, let's see how we do against Juve. Think it's going to be a frustrating night.

Sturridge deserves a run up front.

I can't get over how awful QPR's shirt is.

That would mean two fullbacks and two defensive wingers to deal with Juve's two wingbacks. That would be sad coming from a big spending team and one of Europe's top 10 clubs. I hope that's not the case.

I have to say, shame on Di Matteo for picking this first XI.

Too bad Ash was injured, he would've made the 100 club. As for the contract talks, I'd like it if good old Ash retired at the club. He's been absolutely wonderful for us, simply exceptional, and he's a great professional. One of my favourites for sure.

Depending on his development, probably Cahill. It's very important for the captain to be one of the better players in the team. It gives you that respect from your team mates. You can't be a player who's (easily) replaceable. It's not like he has Terry-esque leadership and mental strength so he would need to step it up and reach a much higher level. One thing's for sure, we'll sure miss Terry as a captain when his time comes. He was truly iconic in that aspect. Vice-captain role for Brana.

No thanks.

I don't think he was awful but he wasn't good overall. He messed up when he gave the ball away twice which led to Falcao's first goal. But that's not normally like him. And he just stood their while Atletico were combining quickly when creating their second goal. And when Falcao was sent through, he didn't bother to run back quickly, he just stood still, but Frank did try to get back quickly. He tends to that a lot and that it's incredibly aggrevating. And Arda got far too much space and time throughout the match (but we had a offday so I won't blame him too much for that). He was pretty good in possession of the ball but what he does off the ball is far more important for a player in his role. I mentioned it before, he's very vulnerable when the tempo is high and it showed again, his mind is too slow. That's why I agree with those who say he's not suited for the style we want play. For a team that sits back, he's useful.

The Club World Cup might not be the most prestigious prize but as a international powerhouse, it's a trophy we should have in our cabinet.

I only blame RDM for one thing. Since the 4-2-3-1 is obviously his main formation, he should've recognised our vulnerable double pivot. Of course when facing lesser sides we won't face too many problems but against good opposition, we're bound to struggle. You need at least one dynamic player in there. Oscar is not the answer as you need to be very sound defensively. The role is also too restrictive for a player like him. He'd be fine in a free role against the lesser sides though. That said, giving Romeu a shot alongside Mikel might bring a positive suprise. And maybe Meireles could surprise by performing well and consistently but I'm not counting on it.

When did you become all rational?

One word is enough to describe yesterday's game: Exposed. Simeone got his tactics spot on. Excellent job by the Argentine and his team for performing so well. I'm happy this happened so early. The fact that we have a lot of work to do has been made very clear. Hope RDM isn't taking this too lightly, not even the slightest bit. People talking about going from physical play to technical play being the reason for a defeat like this.. Uhm the Sunderland game? Games like this happen, no matter how you play. Accept it. And Falcao is already among the striker greats. He is that good.

Sadly Ramires is poor without space.

I thought Cole was one of the few who really tried. Even put in a pretty decent performance. You can always count on Cole working hard.

If we are to make a 'last minute' signing, I'm hoping for a midfielder. Someone with power, Witsel would be great.

I've said it before, Frank's simply not suited to the double pivot. Not his fault. I don't support the double pivot but if we continue with that formation, other players will need to be used.

That was incredibly embarrassing and painful but we'll simply have to get over it and move on. Let's just make sure we win the World Cup. Too bad non Chelsea fans will really be enjoying this.

The point was that it doesn't have to take an incredibly long time for us to get this opportunity again. We could win the European Cup in 5 years, who knows.

14 years is a lifetime?

Mehh we could've scored another (at the least) if we just really went for it.

Thank you Cahill. Why isn't RDM going all out attack?

We've been disgraced.

Come on Di Matteo, bring on Raul and Victor for Frank and Juan. We need a more tactically adept player for the pivot and we need some directness up front.