OneMoSalah

Your not honestly going to say those games were Mikels fault are you pahahaha? What a pathetic argument.

Oh aye forgot he got a red card in the Super Cup, possibly could give Marco a start but I'm not sure if Mourinho will. He will probably go for Lamps, which is a shame because I'd like to see Marco given a chance, as he and Mikel would give us a lot more balance in MF.

His chip was so unlucky, think his technique is very underrated.

Hope to maybe see Marco get some minutes off the bench. Lampard mustn't start imo, Basel like to press the ball so we need some composure in MF preferably with Mikel and Rami. Eto'o maybe still a bit rusty, don't mind if he starts though now hes had 90 minutes under his belt so hopefully he'll improve. Mata must be given more minutes, they play a highish line so Mata is good for this game as he can find the wingers and striker going beyond them.

Totally agree, Mourinho's Madrid team particularly struggled against smaller teams in La Liga when Real had the ball and had to break them down. Ozil in particular wasn't in great form and bar him they really lacked someone with vision to find that pass to unlock a defence (Modric was struggling and still adapting to La Liga). Mourinho constantly did counter attacking drills in training (at Madrid) down both flanks, from what I've read, as it is his game plan as well all know. Is it the same at Chelsea? Going on the evidence of the games against Bayern, United, Villa and Everton we are probably going to be much more counter attacking, which I don't mind again but still when we get the ball in central areas when we play teams who will sit off us, what do we do with it? Do we continue to struggle to come up with ideas there or what? We still need a playmaker of sorts, I don't think we'll look for another CM until Lamps retires to be honest. I'd like to see us try and build from the back some more but I don't know, I thought Jose said he was here to play the football 'the fans wanted', sure I don't mind counter attacking football but at times we lack ideas when we have the ball in central areas, we either let Ramires carry it forward or play it into the channels so Hazard/Schurrle can try and do something will the ball. Luiz should start every game at CB for us though, because he has the ability to step into midfield and find that pass over the top of the defenders or in between the full back and center back, at times we need that.

Who is then? Just curious mate not trying to cause an argument

I said it was his best game for Chelsea since the CL final, not that he is 'the greatest of all time' or the 'best DM in the world', the best DM in the world is clearly Sergio Busquets but lets not got there.

I'm guessing if your Spanish your not a Mourinho player lol

No Lampard please, Basel are a high energy team, we seen that last season in the Europa League. They like to press so I'd prefer to see Mikel next to Ramires again, composure in European ties is key.

Wtf is this? He's not Michael Owen with his 593953 injuries and early successful career, hes just not match fit, thats all. Think some people are overreacting, in fact no doubt about it, people are.

Course Clattenburg just decides to come out and say it about a season after, what a fucking twat he is.

Because Rami, Eto'o, Luiz and Cech covered themselves in glory didn't they? IF WE CONCEDE ITS MIKELS FAULT SORRY GUYS FORGOT

What is your problem with Mikel honestly lmfao? He was clearly out best player today.

Mikel was outstanding by the way. Best performance in a way I reckon, probably since the CL final in Munich. Unsung hero.

Wasn't bad as the whole of twitter are making out, his link up play was good, he made good runs, unlucky with his shooting but at least he was looking to shoot unlike Torres. When hes 110% fit he will be better. I'd give him an 8/10, he did everything but score.

Took the risk going to 3 at the back but it didn't work. The poor first half performance gave us a mountain to climb, Everton always looked like they wanted it more before and scoring. Sure the lads tried but we were poor.

Yas get a look at Eto'o, Mata back in the team too. Great choice by Jose. Also great bench to choose from.

he wasn't much a goal scorer was he aha

I feel he will be a big success for Vitesse, he had a very good footballing education at Porto. Their players get good exposure in Europe as well as a decent standard of league football so he should cope pretty well at Vitesse. Probably be one of their better players this year. Not saying hes going to have a future here for sure due to the overload of players we have in the band of three but he could become what Shaun Wright-Phillips should have been for us.

I think Jackson Martinez is passed the point of being considered a prospect, he's like 27, hes hitting his best years, hardly a prospect anymore.

Can't see Barkley playing as an AM in a few years so if we are to sign him I'd imagine he'll be playing a bit deeper.

or just plain stupid at times, posting that Mikel needs to be sold or Mikel is shit....

Chelsea winning the CL all day. Couldn't stand to see England win the World Cup, they would probably think they are world class again even though they never have been and fuck up every major tournament before going on a downward spiral managed by Gareth Southgate.

Lol go do one Roberto Carlos.

A bit. Na its only Spurs, fuck Spurs.