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Surely we can outbid Spuds if that is the case?

Wouldn't mind if we got Cavani but the problem with our strikers are their not getting enough chances so a winger/playmaker should be the first thing on whoever takes over in the summers list.. plus someone mentioned Rossi from Villarreal in an earlier post who imo is probably better.

Tonight felt like winning the CL, what a performance by everyone. Di Matteo nailed his tactics as well was absolutely unreal..... still cannot believe it to be honest. Gobsmacked.

Torres put a great shift in when he came on, should of scored but he was a completely different player tonight than what he has been recently. He looked to beat men whenever he could, tracked back, defended well from set pieces. Can only be proud of his performance tonight!!

Who said Chelsea aren't a top 4 team? Spurs or City couldn't play like this...

The whole Napoli team are sitting using dirty tactics

The referee is a fuckin cunt, Lavezzi kicked Ivanovic.

JOHN TERRY! CAPTIAN. LEADER, LEGEND.

Essien off for Romeu/Mikel please RDM

Need a second goal. So badly. Looking much more likely now though!!

One goal and we look fired up. Great cross by Ramires and a minute ago, great tracking back and what a tackle to start that move!!!

I suppose haha!

See if we win and go through, one of my mates is an Arsenal fan, he will be getting ripped solid for the whole day at school just because we are still in and they arent!!!!

Is anyone else bricking it? or just me.... hahaha

Yes but still, he needs more than 3 Carling Cup games and 3 sub appearances... reserve football won't be doing him too good either supposing he played week in and week out at Anderlecht!

He is good and I would like him at Chelsea but could he adapt to the PL? plus he has one of those 160 million buyout clauses and I wouldn't be sure if he'd move ... well maybe he would move because Alexis Sanchez, David Villa (currently injured), Isaac Cuenca, Christian Tello and Gerard Deulofeu (playing for Barca B, only has like 2 sub appearances for Barca first team but hes bound to play next year supposing hes an amazing talent) will be options for Guardiola, realistically. Maybe he might move if Deulofeu, Tello and Cuenca are to be played more often than they are but we have to wait and see.

We should give him a run of continuous games first and then decide whether he needs to be loaned or could be a impact player. Can't exactly take evidence from a 20 minute appearance against Norwich and a dreadful tackle against Liverpool (which was quality but still).

Beat me to it !

If we need to keep the ball why doesn't Di Matteo go for a 4-2-3-1 with Romeu and Mikel as CDM even though I expect a 4-3-3 with Lampard and Ramires involved.

Picking up 3 points against Stoke!

Dont see why some people are criticizing Drogba anyway, he may of not played to the best of his abilities but he scored didn't he? I ain't no expert but he is a striker and I believe that is what he is on the pitch to do... score.

Hamsik is a good player right enough but the fact is hes not "amazing" as some people think he is, anyway he signed a new contract so I doubt we'll see him in Chelsea colors anytime soon..

Kalou hasn't really progressed because he was a striker at Feyenoord, he has been shifted to the wing to allow the bigger names in the squad to play. He still has a lot to offer I'd say, great goal poacher and as stated previously he always contributes when he comes on as a sub. Would be a shame to see him leave for free when he still has plenty to offer at Chelsea. He has been seen as a scapegoat when things aren't going right sometimes but I think if he is given a run in the team upfront he will do a hell of a lot more than Mr 50 million.

Lille can get stuffed if they are wanting 35 million or more for Hazard, especially with young Muinian probably available for 15 million euros if Bilbao would sell him. Absolute gem, potential to be better than Pedro, Villa, Jesus Navas and a few other Spanish wingers. If we signed him I would be absolutely delighted, been following him since last season, destined for big, big things. He has incredible technique, pace, work rate and as shown tonight he is up for a bit of physical competition as well. Whoever signs this boy in future, Chelsea or another club, will definitely have a special player on their hands

Coles apparently injured so expect Bertrand to play. Hopefully Di Matteo puts out a team that are wanting to get stuck in, the 4-1-2-1-2 diamond formation would be a good idea to try with Lukaku and Drogba upfront maybe? or Sturridge and Lukaku/Drogba. Game against Stoke seems like the right sort of one for Lukaku, big strong physical player, hopefully battle the center backs if he plays but if Drogba plays I'd expect him to battle as well as he didn't play too bad against West Brom and won the majority of aerial duels if we shall call them that haha. Preferably see Cahill and Luiz starting again at center back tbh, partnership is improving with the more games they get together. Would like to see Romeu in the midfield guarding the defense with Essien Lampard and then Mata at the tip of the diamond. See us turning Stoke over 2 or 3-0 tbh, not going to be a nice match for the eyes though can tell already its going to be fill of rough challenges in the midfield and a whole lot of long balls and crosses. Hopefully we win, then Arsenal cock up against Newcastle who on their day aren't too bad !