Blue Armour

Imagine that with only 1 CB in our lineup. Genius move to leave out Badiashile. For two wingers, none of whom are likely to start a game.

Comparing Havertz against prime Hazard a bit unfair, since the latter could do a lot., and too easily. Seems daft at this point, but I still can see use for Havert in this squad. Just not as a goalscorer. His all round play has improved a lot in the past few games (holdup and off the ball movement), so I'd like to see how he would play when partnering someone more lethal like Nkunku. Felix is not that player unfortunately.

Even if Cucurella should start for this one, the idea of having only one real CB in the back 3 would be a disaster. Hopefully Silva becomes fit by some miracle, but even then he would be lacking a month of match fitness.

Stupid article from the Sun. Click bait article only made to poke fun of Chelsea which is the theme these days. That being said, the club have acted stupidly of late with a decision not to have a proper replacement lined up before giving Potter the boot.

Leaving Badiashile out of the CL squad was a colossal mistake. Stunning that people paid millions couldn't see what even armchair football experts could see coming with our injury crisis at CB.

Like @DDA mentioned, the biggest problem we face out our end is if Lampard decides to show his footballing arrogance and puts out a lineup that harms us. If he's humble enough and recognizes what had worked in the recent past, and if the players are fully up for it (possible because it's CL), then we have a chance here.

I think almost everyone agrees that this situation isn't Lampards fault (even if his tactics are costing the match) It's the people who put him in place that are to blame.

Only hope is that the players play for themselves and try to make something of it.

"Give me eleven Gallaghers, and I'll win the Champions League and the premier league" - said Jose Mourinho. Never.

The irony is that these people were quick to sack Tuchel and appoint Potter Now all of a sudden they've grown a conscience and want to take things slowly with the next appointment. Someone on the board must be a Spurs fan.

Ironic you say this., when the war that's going on is what got us into this shit in the first place.

'We have an important game against Wolves on Saturday and then we will turn our attention to our Champions League quarter-final in Madrid next week. We are all going to give Frank our full backing as we aim to get the best possible outcome from all our remaining games.' Just...fuck off. What were these buffoons smoking when they thought this would be the 'best possible outcome'. morons.

Gallagher fouls a Wolves player with his studs..

Gallaghers control of the ball..is just crap He chases the ball even when he has it.

Mount literally scored against Madrid last year., but nvm. I see your point.

Won't blame Lampard. Or even the useless Gallagher. The indecisive clowns decided to appoint a scapegoat because they couldn't make up their minds regarding a real managerial appointment. Only hope now is that we don't get pulled into relegation battle., and we leave something for the new manager to work with.

Tbf, it's against Madrid that Mount has put in some of his best performances (and more importantly, goals) I'd rather have it backward.

The worst thing Benitez did was throw away our first CWC cup, but aside from that, his team was solid, if not spectacular.

It's now or never for him, though. If his form doesn't pick up under Lampard, then it's not likely it ever will.

Yes, but in that game the Wolves were at our doorstep (meaning it was a home game)

To anyone saying the club is being responsible by not rushing to a decision...who said they have to? They should have been researching options from the moment they had doubts about Potter. Amateur hour from the board

I still think that this somehow all ties back to Arteta and Arsenal...fuck this season.

Fucking knew it..bunch of frauds. Not Lampard, I mean.

Hmph., so they're at least implying they have other people in mind for permanent head coach. Wonder if that list includes Lampard.

The thing is...did it ever get toxic under Lampard (at the Bridge), even at his worst? Can't recall. My worry is that these owners will bow to fan sentiment instead of making the right call. Because they don't really know how to.