bushman

Since Schalke´s key players are injured, I expect Chelsea to win tonight. If they do not win, then when can we expect them to top their group ?

You got it Pontiac.

Oh boy, I like this " Luiz proactive way of playing.." may I ask how does that work against top strikers ? Are they watching his feet shuffle ?

How do you stop Luiz from attacks ? Sometimes, he is up top so fast, JT or Iva are looking confused what happened, then. Cahill, makes mistakes too, I agree. But every player does. One thing I believe, if Chelsea buys Mangala from Porto Luiz might be gone.

Oscar to me, is currently the best Chelsea´s player.There is no doubt about it. Whether, he is responsible or will be for Mata to leave that to me is a summarization of speculation only. Both of these players can play for Chelsea, easily. Oscar will not be able to carry the team for 60 odd games, in my view.

I believe JT & Cahill are better defenders than Luiz. As you said, we prefer various styles. When Luiz goes on the attack, mid-fielders are looking at him flying by. If he makes mistake, the ball is taken away from him, a quick counter-attack follows & Luiz is adjusting his shorts in the nowhere land. Personally, I do not even like to see him taking a long distance free kicks. Short ones, let him have it though. Most of the times, he kicks the ball into Jesus´ land.

Well, Luiz is impressive when it works. If it doesn´t, he is liability. I am a supporter from the older school. I like to see him staying back or one more mistake, I´d benched him.

Yes, I agree about the styles of play, but I would not place too much weight on Gary C. So far & in most cases it was compensated for Luiz´s mistakes. Having said that, it may not work every time. If Chelsea plays, let´s say in the semis of CL against much stronger teams, the team might be screwed royally.

Since Luiz makes plenty of mistakes, I still think his contributions outweighs his mistakes. We all know, Luiz is not like JT or Cahill who are the old English school of defending. Despite of it, Luiz can pass a ball, bring it forward & certainly can score from set plays. Then, my question: What´s better to defend first or let him play the way he has since he came to Chelsea ?

To see where Arsenal is at, in challenge for the PL title we will be able to tell by the end of December. I believe by then, the pretenders are back to their usual places & Chelsea & Citeh are fighting for the top.

Since Roman does not need this petty cash, I´d swap it for a player. I am certain, Jose can pick one, then.

I just love this thread. So much wishfulness here, it brings a smile on my face. Today´s news says, Chelsea to spend 50m on midfielder G. Imbula & defender E. Mangala. Now, I assume this news might please many folks here. Ok boys, keep it rolling.

To some, it might be unreliable report. However, knowing Chelsea deals in recent times, who knows Matic just may be a Chelsea player again. Perhaps, 2nd time around he might make the 1st team ?

The Spurs added 3 points today. The depth of their squad showed it, then.

The goal stood & Chelsea won.

What do you mean the ref was at fault ? I hope, you do not think he was wrong in Eot´o poke at the free ball.

Ok boys. The Spurs are on now. Will they finally score some goals ?

oh thanks strike, you are in tune with the latest.

No wonder, you have got messiah in your name. Have you always saved, looked after folks ?

Since Schalke´s players are injured, I see Jose ordering a relentless attack. From the 1st whistle until the end, I would like to see. There is no other way. The 3 points are needed to cement the 1st place here.

There you go fresh. Another result to frame for you. In case you need any help, do not hesitate to get in touch with me. My latest hobby is wood carving.

Currently, Arsenal are playing well. The hottest team in PL, I feel. Someone has to stop them soon.

I also believe, Chelsea can win it. Current Schalke is depleted with injuries, 9 players are out. Therefore, I see a great opportunity for Chelsea to win on Tuesday.

If I were you, I´d frame it too. May I suggest to use an oak, it lasts forever. Just smudge some walnut oil on it. As for me posting positively about Jose. Him being bold, I always knew it, admired it. The only reason I criticized Jose, he is not infallible in my view.