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Michael Ballack is at the Bridge today!

Rafa pointed out that Chelsea's use of just 19 players this season might be a reason for their struggles physically.So people we may finally see Marko Marin debut in coming matches.

Benitez says he doesn't think John Terry will be available for the weekend game v West Ham. #CFC Benitez says he was pleased with the intensity of Cesar Azpilicueta's display on Sunday and the player is another option in defence. #CFC Benitez reports Terry, Lampard & Sturridge still out. They are improving but no return dates set. No other major injury concerns. #CFC Benitez says Torres can improve but the team have to help him. #CFC Benitez says he must give Fernando Torres confidence by giving him some different instructions and must improve him physically. #CFC Benitez says he understands how fans feel at the moment but he will try to prove he is here for the right reasons - trying to win. #CFC Rafael Benitez says display v Man C was quite good in defence. In attack, the team has to improve in possession. #CFC

Soo anybody wondering why is Marin not playing for Chelsea. Well, simply because it takes time to reach london from bremen if you are cycling. :D

When is the pre match presser?

BTW there has been no news on Lampard what so ever. Wasn't he supposed to be out for 2 weeks.? It's feels like eternity now!!

Fulham have been pants on the road this season. We should win this match.

Some of the critiques here need to chill the fuck out. New manager is here for just 3 days. Playing against best side in England, when own set of fans were booiing the fuck out. Give him time, that is the ONLY way forward rather than living in the past under RDM. Also I guess writing 'Rafa Out' on A4 size papers is the requirement of being a supporter.

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Had we lost, we would have been 7 points of the top. Now we are 5 with Manchester derby in 2 weeks time. A point is a fair result. There was a definite shape to the team and once that settles down, the 3 creativities will start flourishing again. We have relatively easier fixtures ahead of us so lets hope we make full use of it,

I like what i see from a team whose manager was sacked 2 days ago. We aren't sharp enough in the last third but we're organised at the back/to attack. No problem if people aren't entertained. We need a result.

He is all set.

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I have had enough of baines. A 7.4 defender who hasn't given me a single clean sheet or assist. Any ideas? I am thinking Jose Enrique. Waiting to look on how Rafa lines up Chelsea and then might bring in Oscar. I need to get into scoring more points like i did before, have been below average for the past 3 Gws

Got to say i brought in RVP in my fantasy team 3 weeks back and hence has made him captain since. Guess what he hasn't scored ever since. Do i regret the decision? Hell no. I will make him captain for every GW if the jinx continues.

Win? I actually expect the world to end in a month but QPR winning at OT! No chance.

So there isn't any pre match conference?? Or was it merged with the unveiling of Rafa?? Any news from the city front? Kompanny was injured in the midweek. Should be a doubt to start the match.

Ahem Ahem! Make what you want from the pic.

RB also says he is adding a fitness coach and an analysist to work alongside existing coaching staff. #CFC

RB says he saw today a lot of players with a great attitude and Torres was one of them. With this attitude they will improve. #CFC

RB "My priority was to work in the @premierleague , I'm really happy to be here with a top side" #CFC

RB: 'Things I said in the past was a manager fighting for his team before an important game & I'm sure that is what fans would want.'

Benitez on his anti-Chelsea comments: "If I'm a fan I want to see my manager fighting for my team. This is not a lack of respect (for CFC).