Bir_CFC

Imo, Chelsea + United best 11 would be: Cech Rafael Luiz Vidic Evra Ramires Carrick Mata Oscar Hazard RVP Azpi and Rafael is very close. Vidic is always injured, so I can see an argument for Ferdinand or Ivan

Worth a shot as a false 9. It was never going to work against Juve because we barely had any possession. And once they scored that early goal they sat even deeper, so he had no chance anyways.

Except his worst ever display imo was at CB against Swansea last season.

I don't think it should. But how else do you manage that many players? Plus he played in the pivot last match during the second half until he was substituted.

No Hernandez, nice!

Might as well move Oscar to the pivot now. Cech Azpi - Luiz - Terry - Cole Ramires - Oscar Willian - Mata - Hazard Lukaku Or Hazard as CF? 4-2-2-2 Cech Azpi - Luiz - Terry - Cole Ramires - Oscar KDB Willian Mata - Hazard

What other alternatives are there? Only way to get them all playing time is if one of them plays as a CF (position change) like you said. And, if that was the case then spending 30M to turn an AM to a CF doesn't make sense either when you can spend that 30M and buy a dedicated CF in the first place. Who else can change their position?

60 games for 3 positions = 180 games to be distributed over 6 players On average that's 30 games a player assuming all equal. That's less playing time you'd get on 80% of the clubs worldwide because that's how good are bench players are going to be now. Hazard - 45 games minimum Mata - 40 games Oscar - 40 games Willian - 40 games KDB - 15 games (not good enough) Schurrle - 0 games (lol) How else are you going to distribute it?

Hazard, Mata, Oscar, KDB, Willian, Schurrle You realize one of those won't even make the matchday squad every match. Fucking stupid. I just assumed this was rumours for Anzi to get more money from Spurs but if we're actually signing him then this is fucking stupid. Not only does this put unncessary pressure on the dressing room but on Mou as well. He's an amazing manager but how are you going to keep 6 players happy for 3 positions?

I'm all for adding quality but spending 30M to improve a position that is already best in the league makes no sense. I'll be fucking pissed if KDB don't get a shitload of minutes this season.

Kerimov "Hey friend (Roman), my team has no money, I have to sell everyone. Can I use your team's name (Chelsea) to get more money from Levy cunt?" Roman "Levy who? Do whatever you want."

Meh not buying this at all.

It's all relative.

I wouldn't worry at all. He was not match fit hence the sharpness was not there. He'll get back in the starting lineup soon enough.

That's a beautiful picture in the OP. I think Mata had a chance to showcase how fit he was today but couldn't so I can see KDB returning for this one. Mata just needs more game time to regain his fitness and the sharpness will come back so most likely a sub. But if he's fit enough won't mind him starting in the middle either. Think Azpi will start, Luiz maybe if he's declared fit. Cech Azpi - Luiz - Terry - Cole Ramires - Essien KDB - Oscar - Hazard Lukaku

Is it just me but I didn't think Ivanovic on Benteke was a red at all. He was focused on winning the ball and just barged into Benteke and his forearm caught Benteke. It's not like he cocked it back and then struck him (which Benteke did last year to Azpi). JT handball was arguable, I can see those being given but I can also understand why it wasn't, it did look like he was fouled hence the arm was raised but when you say it's a physical game and contact goes then possibly it wasn't a foul on JT. I also feel that people are massively overrating Lukaku's performance. We were countering while he was on since Villa were actually trying to go for it and left space for Lukaku. He's not going to get that room if he's starting.

Yup. What a beast. Best performer so far early in the season. Not only for doing the typical Ramires things but showing exceptional passing ability. First name on the team sheet now, undoubtedly!

Ramires was amazing. Again!

I'd think Lamps, Mata would get subbed at some point for Van Ginkel and KDB just cause they might not be fit enough to play all match. The last sub would prolly be Lukaku or Schurrle depending on the scoreline. Lukaku if we need a goal, Schurrle if we want to lock down the flanks.

Is Okore going to play today? He didn't play against Arsenal, is he injured?

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Great read!

criticizing ibra? you'd think we have cavani and falco on the bench if you're turning down ibra

Me want a Van Ginkel and Ramires pivot, so much energy.

Think Hilario will start. Cech needs a rest and I read Schwarzer got the wrong fitness schedule and ran 1 more mile than he was supposed to, so he's tired too and needs a rest.