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The Brazilian Ramires is appointed on Monday as the club's exit, but Luis Filipe Vieira has not confirmed this, although he remembered that it is a case not only depends on Benfica. "There is nothing on the time you're here. The only thing that Benfica have to understand is that the case of Ramirez does not depend solely on us. We have one partner, we are credible and we must respect the contracts, but this does not invalidate that Benfica did not make every possible effort to maintain Ramires, "said Vieira, ensuring that the Club is ready for any scenario:" The market is always open for Benfica and if it turns out we have to replace it. There is very worrying for us because everywhere are referenced with players. " Benfica website.

Carlo said on Saturday that he hopes Drogba and Cech will be ready for Sunday. Fingers crossed. Ramires certainly won't play Sunday, even if (big if) he signs. Hard to say based on the friendlies he's played. Certainly hasn't looked bad. He won't play on Sunday though, Alex or Carvalho will. Make no mistake, Carlo and all the players will take this game 100% seriously. They'll want this trophy. And, Alex, spot on.

Sorry, whats wrong with the Ramires transfer topic? *Moved*

http://www.justin.tv/ps3_world Here you go guys.

No change in the squad numbers for the young lads.

Official: Hilario Ferreira Bruma Terry A. Cole Benayoun Mikel Zhirkov Kalou Anelka Malouda Turnbull, Lampard, Matic, Mancienne, McEachran, Carvalho, Borini, Essien, van Aanholt, Sinclair, Ivanovic. So I'd imagine second half we'll have: Turnbull; Mancienne, Carvalho, Ivanovic, van Aanholt; Essien, Matic, McEachran; Kalou, Borini, Sinclair.

Joins the squad on Monday/Tuesday I think. Won't be there for today.

READ THE THREAD BEFORE POSTING. That story has been denied guys.

Might help if you read the thread. That's bollocks.

Ramirez did not speak the English media Sport Lisboa e Benfica belies the player Ramires has issued any statement to British media, so that any citation of the word athlete is unwarranted and not true. http://www.slbenfica.pt/Informacao/Futebol/Noticias/noticiasfutebol_futdesmentidoramires_290710_64763.asp LOL. Ridiculous now.

Portuguese media source 'abola.pt' are reporting that Ramires has agreed to stay at Benfica for another year. Apparently they are fairly creditable, so again we'll just have to wait and see.

We need a central midfielder, especially with the fitness of Mikel and Essien over the past two years. Belletti, Joe, Ballack and Deco all out, too. Can't rely on Mikel, Essien and Frank for the whole season.

Other forums with members saying they have inside information. I wouldn't believe a word.

Oh well. Thought he was shocking at CB for Wolves last year.

LMAO. Thats horrific. Adidas out!

If Arsenal sign a goalkeeper, keep van Persie fit, and Fabregas stays; Chelsea City Arsenal United If they don't; Chelsea City United Arsenal

Chelsea fans singing Juliano Belletti.

Brilliant to see McEachran start. van Aanholt at CB and Jeffrey at RB is interesting. Big Pete captain.

Sturridge scored our first goal of the 09/10 season in Seattle. Hopefully it'll be him again today.

Palace have sold their allocation out, so expect there to be a good atmosphere. Be a good experience for the likes of McEachran should he play.

I prefer the 433, but 442 suits what we have available today.

49 minutes

I think he's the sort that needs 5-6 games on the run to get going. He had a good game at Birmingham last season where he could have scored 2, if not for Joe Hart. Because his chances are SO limited, he seems to be trying to hard at the moment and doesnt always work for the team. Got potential though. If he gets his chance, I think he could do well.

I don't particularly rate Di Santo either, but he deserves the chance as much as the others. Its the last one he's probably going to get, too. I'd play: Cech Hutchinson Bruma Alex van Aanholt Essien Matic Mikel McEachran Sturridge Di Santo Second half appearances for; Hilario, Danny Mills Pappoe, Bertrand, Billy/Connor Clifford, Cork, Sinclair.

Change your formation. I'd imagine he'll play.