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Varane would be first choice for me as well, but should've tried to sign him last summer. Not sure how possible it is now after he's signed a new contract. Never say never though! Maybe Mourinho can whisper sweet nothings in his ears.

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They want the same XI because Stevie didn't start and everybody knows he is Chelsea's best weapon.

Didn't know we are such a vile club, we should be ashamed. Funny though hearing that coming out from a liverpool supporter! At least they have a sense of humour to match their terrible attitudes.

He ain't our problem now!!! Please do Milan fans a favour and give them a hug when you meet one, it's the least chelsea fans can do after shifting Torres there.

Robben, Ballack, Sturridge and Mata. Personally Ballack was the hardest, one of my favorite players.

Well to be fair he got injured quite early for a few weeks and would take some time to recover. Otherwise he would've gotten into that Milan team really. Nothing seems to be going right for him which is sad, really really like him.

Thought he did well, showing potential but obviously still quite raw. Loves how he looks like he's trying to do a curling screamer when he does a simple short pass.

At this moment I don't think he is playing good enough to start, just keep him as a super sub. He does give different options to the team, with his runs behind the defenders he offers something different at least. What exactly happened to him though? He was on fire before, but now?

Barcelona doesn't need him. How is he going to breakthrough a front 3 of Neymar-Messi-Suarez. Well, I'd play Reus instead of Neymar but he costed them like 70m? Can't see any of those 3 getting benched. And is the 20m release clause effective by January? I thought it's next summer?

I thought some people were quick to jump the gun last season regarding Oscar's form. I've always believed he has huge potential and I stick by it, he and Hazard is this club's future.

We have to win this one, we just have to. This match will be on TV here and I want to celebrate (Yes, there is no EPL coverage on New Zealand television other than 1 match/week) I'm hoping for another Stevie slip, this time to Diego Costa instead of Demba Ba. I remember showing this GIF to a Liverpool fan, that was fun. Did anyone see Skrtl being a jerk at the end?

They have alot of side dishes, which you don't have to finish. I dont know about the one in Australia but in Korea the portion is not that big and they avoid eating alot of rice. What I know is that the young people eat little but often especially on a night out.

Ridiculous.

Yeah, but I would hate to slow the forum down though. We could have a dedicated thread for K-gifs/images if people are up for it.

Even when he smiles he looks like he is going to rip your head off. Such an awkward smile though, love the branbear.

I so wanted Varane to come in the summer but he signed a new contract so not sure the probability of that transfer to be honest, same can be said about Pogba But if we could get one of varane, pogba or reus in january, I'd be happy. Cech leaving would dampen the feeling though.

We have to win this with as weak of a squad as possible. Don't want to lose but we should also rest some players for the weekend match. Have to beat them scousers, we just have to.

I have met some very nice American people but Nike is really falling under the American stereotype. @Nike why don't you relax abit since you just got back from suspension? No need at all to mention races, it will just bring heat into the argument and the heat is on you for mentioning it. I can take some racial stereotypical jokes but when you do it, it's out of place and needless.

Dang it Bayern How hard is it to get German players out of Germany??? except Schurrley of course..

Hazard and Oscar will be starting the majority of matches though, even when Oscar is not selected what we've seen so far is Ramires coming in against bigger teams. If that continues then it leaves Willian, Schurrle and Reus for 1 spot. But I guess if Reus is in the team then it could also mean Hazard gets a break once in awhile, which we can't afford to do now since he is so important to our attack. But if Reus is here then we can probably play 1 of them against midtable teams. But honestly, we are not even linked with Reus are we?

Would love to see that also, but I think having Hazard, Oscar, Reus, Willian and Schurrle as our AM's would be too much. I think it would be hard keeping all of them happy. I think if we want to get Reus one of Schurrle and Willian would be sold. Actually I don't mind if we sell Salah and get Thorgan/Piazon or even Boga to fill that 5th AM role.

A question to season ticket holders or supporters who goes to the Bridge. I so often hear drums, trumpets, etc in other leagues like bundesliga but almost never in English football?? is it not allowed or is it just not popular with the English folks? I don't know about you guys but when we are playing away and hearing those drums and trumpets + the fan chants it feels like we are in a warzone, i personally think it can put more intimidation into the atmosphere. The Germans seem to have the scariest chants for me, they maybe mechanical as some said in the last page but they sound angry and angry as a group..... But if I was a new fan I would probably be more attracted to the English style more, it just seems more welcoming to me. The cheerful singing and banter is different than the mechanical chants. Not sure if my post made sense, because I don't even english.

Can't stress how much I love this guy. I love how he is showing that he can be the spark that turns a draw to a win, 1 point to 3 points. He might not have the intensity the whole 90 minutes but that little bit of burst can win us the game. Of course we can also thank Vargas today, but Hazard made that position himself and forced the error. Haha and strawberry?? I guess he missed Demba Ba and his strawberry syrup that much.