Weckerz

True that.

^ In my opinion he's better than Cech right now and he'll be better than prime Cech when he's older. I don't believe for a second you've been watching La Liga a lot the last 2 years, you wouldn't ask for 'evidence' regarding his consistency or capability if you had.

no need to shout mate

I'd agree if not for the 0 shots on target

Wouldn't mind a De Bruyne cameo in the pivot

no offside

I'm not mad, I just like to watch the other games after, it's not cool if they get spoiled beforehand. Post using a spoiler tab if you want

this is the Basel - Chelsea thread, please refrain from spoiling other games, cheers

Mourinho praises Courtois Mourinho has confirmed his trust in our national goalkeeper. Last week media claimed Courtois had to extend his contract or be benched when he returns. José Mourinho denies the whole story: "With Petr Cech we have the best goalkeeper in the world in our ranks, but Courtois is the best keeper of his generation." Mourinho told Het Laatste Nieuws. "He has another 2 years left on his contract, we have everything under control. Clubs that want to buy or loan him might be having a hard time, we don't." Last weeks Courtois was heavily linked to FC Barcelona. His great performances for Atletico and the national team haven't made things easier for Chelsea. One things for sure: Courtois won't return to London to warm the bench. source: voetbalkrant.com

Care to elaborate why you thought he was bad? Did you miss the flicks and brilliant touches he had setting up attacks, especially in the first half? That Henrique fellow even said it's his worst game in a Chelsea shirt.. Is this place filled with trolls and people with zero football intelligence or is it me who's deluded? I honostly dont get it.

If he had any kind of end product perhaps.. He's ridiculously skilled with the ball at his feet, that's about it.

Paulinho is horrible

Pretty sure 95% of us would

arf stingray, made me do a good deed for nothing

Not gonna pretend I understood what Mourinho did today fielding this lineup, but it worked. That's why he's one of the best I suppose.

I agree, altough Azpi hasn't got to deal with 5 class players on his position=)

Brilliant Oscar.. Hazard with another chance created that will be forgotten tomorrow

special lineup alright

double figures before new-year incoming

I find his weird dance celebration disgusting for some reason

Probably rubbish, but anyway: http://www.marca.com/2013/11/22/en/football/spanish_football/1385113639.html "Mourinho is not backing down and has let Courtois know that if he doesn't accept the offer he will come back to Stamford Bridge and spend the next two years on the bench without playing."

No I don't think my opinion has higher value, not sure why you'd say that. Just don't come on here claiming 'I know him better than you hurr', we've had our fair share of football messiahs.

I'm not dismissing Pogba's ability or potential, but the dude said he's twice as good which is bullshit =) Pogba is fotm, give it a season before jumping guns

Must be something in the air, I've been sneezing like mad the last few days.. (I've got hayfever as well)

Lol, who do you think you are? Just keep dwelling the De Bruyne thread please.