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Created chances but not taking them. Dodgy defending. And trying to walk the ball into the net rather shooting when we can. The youth team have spent too much time with the 1st team! And are we destined not to win anything this season? The first team have bottled 7 trophies this season and now the youth team have lost 2 finals. *sigh*

Just seen the Chelsea TV's Weekend Review. Lee Parker said they are still waiting on the scan results on both Terry and Hazard's injury and an update is only likely to be provided by Benitez tomorrow after the team get to Amsterdam.

Deary me. If that stories are true, then the board really needs to be crucified. We basically bought De Bruyne. Loaned him out. Never played him. And then just sell him off like that?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijgpp498WJ8 Luiz, Ramires and Oscar singing 'Super Frankie Lampard'.

I blame the weather in Brazil!

So @CHOULO19, after offering your 'services', you are suddenly leading in the votes. Award fixing scandal...

Surely not?? As some have mentioned, it not worth the risk to play him in this final if he's not 100% fit and possibly aggravating the injury any further which may cause him to be out injured longer than we want. It's a hamstring injury FGS, not some minor injury that we can mess about.

As Leif has already touched on, here's the article explaining about move of Falcao to Monaco.

He has officiated 1 game involving us before - our 2-2 group stage draw against Atletico Madrid in the 2009/10 CL season.

Spurs and Liverpool. Absolutely despise them! And hate United and Arsenal!!

And that itself is a problem. He's young player still growing and developing but being shifted all over the pitch since he got to Roma. Can't expect a player to play well when that happens. IMO, Pjanic has somewhat stagnated since he went to Roma, partly because of the reason mentioned. He needs to go to another club where the playing style suits him and a manager that can bring the best out of him.

Pjanic has been linked with Real Madrid before in past years and was reportedly wanted by Mourinho. So, you never know.... But not getting hopes up on this. That is until if and/or any of the English/Italia media picks up on it.

http://hereisthecity.com/2013/05/13/mn-chelsea-till-death-fc-porto-starlet-reveals-affinity-for-euro/ Seems that Kelvin - the fella that scored the late winner against Benfica last Saturday - is a Chelsea fan!

The thing is, he mentioned 'as the 2nd midfielder'. And that could meant him playing as 1 of the 2 midfielders in a 3 men midfield in a 4-3-3 as opposed to 1 of the 2 in a pivot. At Benfica, he has always played as a right shuttler midfielder in their diamond midfield IIRC. And most of his better games for us in past years have come when he plays in a 4-3-3.

Think Ramires meant himself playing in a role that allows him to bomb forward as well, not just defend.

The shot did look it was going wide, if you see from the goal position angle. The deflection of Jones directed it towards the goal.

The club organized a Q&A session with fans through Twitter to communicate with Ramires. He was asked this question about his favorite position... And he replied...

Strange decision. Mata's shot then was definitely going wide and it's supposed to be a Jones OG. But since they want to give it to Mata, not complaining then. 1 more goal for him and that adds 1 more assist for Oscar too.

If anyone missed this previously... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDMcrymmKeQ The interview took place after Lampard scored his 201st goal in our 2-0 win over Swansea. All 3 club legends!

Yes, it is today. The match kicks off at 7.45pm UK time. The final squad for this 2nd leg final can be seen here.

LAMPARD: DELIGHT AND SUPPORT FRANK LAMPARD - SOLID GOALS

Think Luiz's passing accuracy is something he needs to work on. He has the ability to play those long diagonal passes from side to side but think sometimes he becomes too ambitious in doing so, when the opportunity presents itself, that either he overpass or underpass it. And I believe many of us have been frustrated with him when his those long passes end up aimlessly and harmlessly in the opposition GK's hand or goes out for a goal kick/throw-in.

Desperate? C'mon Kojo. For someone of your ability, I expect something better than that ordinary name!

As KoF pointed out, we need a ST with lots of experience, proven quality and/or in their prime so that they can come in and immediately do the job for us. Buying another young ST in Benteke will get us nowhere if we are to challenge for major trophies again and besides, we already have a young ST in Lukaku. Getting Benteke now will be nothing more than a luxury buy.

Because I like. Got a problem?!