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Exactly. We'll have to defend well and make the best of the counters because I fear we've already lost the midfield battle.

The reason I'm saying this is because, from what I saw from Basel in the EL, they press very very well in midfield and they do so not with one or two players but with four and more and Luiz is not used to have the ball in his feet while under such pressure. I can see him know trying to dribble out of trouble and getting dispossessed

HUGE mistake to play Luiz in midfield today. Basel press exceptionally well. And with Lampard starting, we've already lost the midfield battle.

Some facts about tonight's match: #CFC's only previous meeting with a Swiss side was against St Gallen in 2000/1. We lost 2-1 on aggregate Tonight will be #CFC's 11th European semi-final while Basel play for the first time in the semis in Europe. Basel have only managed to win 2 of 15 games against English sides ( vs Boro in 05-06 and vs United last season) Chelsea lost their last two away matches in Europe. They have never lost three in a row Basel have scored six goals from corners in EL this season. More than any other side. This match will be Chelsea's 62nd match in all competitions this season! Basel are unbeaten in their last 8 home games in Europe winning 6 of them.

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Is any of the options, bar Jose, long-term? They're the same as everyone else, if they don't win trophies and challenge for the tittle they will be gone and same applies for Moyes.

What About Hynckes? Hiddink? They're more likely to come here than Klopp anyway (they're even more likely to come here than Moyes, imo) so why not throw them in the mix?

It's a matter of opinion, but I don't think anyone would have even considered Rami for player of the season 2-3 months ago. In fact, people were calling for his head and wanted him sold in the summer (that is not my opinion, I'm just saying..)

Fine. I added Rami. Now the poll just looks silly with six candidates

I was going to, but 5 choices looked so much cooler than 6. Six is just so...insignificant!

There's no such thing as democracy in the world, Jason

For me the best has probably been Mata, but since loads of people are going to vote for him, I voted for Azpi because I think he has been instrumental for us this season. Absolutely terrific especially if you consider that this is his first season in the league.

Since the voting has started in the official website for the fans choice player of the season, I thought we should have a TC choice Chelsea player of the season. So who, in your opinion, has been the best, and why?

Just saying that that is something you might want to keep in your mind. If we keep on reacting this way after every rumor, we're in for an emotional roller coaster the next couple of months.

Well this thread exploded last night. People brace yourselves, we're still in April, Jose will be, according to the media, returning and rejecting a return here at least half a dozen times more. How else would you expect journalists to sell papers?!

Problem is his price probably went up 15-20m yesterday!

Apparently, we should sign him because he's British..

Can't see why not. He's done very well in the championship. I'd say, if manages to stay away from long term injuries, he'll be with the first team squad in a couple of seasons.

What does this have to do with the Basel vs Chelsea match? If you are looking to get everyone's attention by making an idiotic post that you know will provoke Chelsea fans, at least have the decency to do it in the proper thread!

I can't see us getting him, so I would happily see him go to Bayern than move to a PL side.

I still love that guy!

@ChelsTransfer Borussia Dortmund manager, Jurgen Klopp: "Chelsea is our inspiration in the Champions League" #CFC #BVBI just love this guy!

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No way. But they'll get a half-decent chance to finally finish in top 4!

Little suggestion guys: More talk about football and less about dogs, please. Thanks