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Got to admit, am a bit worried with the way we have performed especially against a Milan team that lost Silva, Ibra and had no Ibra or Robinho in starting line up. Hopefully it is nothing major. Last time we lost consecutive friendlies in the 10/11 pre season we ended trophyless. But with this squad I believe these is much more to come, I still would like to see Maicon here and I am 100% for the idea of a new striker. Seeings us sometimes struggle with options going forward this is why I would still like Sturridge to have a big role at us. He is not afraid to have a go at the opposition and brings another dimension and trickery. Sturridge seems to be ignored about in regards to what will be the starting team but I would like to see a trio of Hazard-Mata-Sturridge. But IMHO it is possible we can win the league but there is a lot of work to be done to take it away from Man City's clutches

Disappointed in what I have seen of Ramires in these pre-season games. Hope it is nothing to worry about going into the season but his play so far tonight and other pre-season games are one-dimensional and seems to be caught out. Still think he will be a key player but does suit a 4-3-3 more than 4-2-3-1. Judging from what I have seen I would definitely like to see an out and out winger on both wings

I really like Hazard from the left and always favoured him in this position. His dribbling from cutting in and creating space is immense and has brilliant balance which will suit him for the premier league

No Robinho in match squad surprisingly

Hope Lukaku can get a goal against Milan. Would really boost his confidence and prove a point

He is the same age as Lukaku and Lukaku is the much better player and there are other promising strikers such as Kiwomya and Feruz coming through.

Who remembers Prosenik? On the bench for Milan tonight

Why not?

Yes, I agree with you. This could be damaging if he is given a hefty ban.

I think the FA are charging Terry reluctantly but don't want to lose face if they did not charge him and to avoid angry back clashers and for numerous reasons questions will be raised and compared to Suarez if he was not charged. Disappointed but expected it tbh

Sorry, apologise didnt realise the connection

Not funny mate, many people lose their lifes over being stabbed so making a joke out of it is quite disrespectful

May I just stop you there. His creativity is excellent and one of his best atrributes. He led the assists chart in the French League last season with a total of 16 assists, that is brilliant considering he got 21 league goals last season. We are getting a player who can create and score. Here are the statistics for the record. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/stats/assists/_/league/fra.1/year/2011/french-ligue-1?cc=5739

Lukaku should of taken the shot there, it was the perfect angle for his left foot

WTF is wrong with you people who are criticizing Lukaku. He had quite a bad game last game but he is only 19 and is our future, less of the crap talk and support him on. Even Drogba was not highly regarded at the age of 21. He will be a big player for Chelsea in the future

Chelsea win the Oscar, I like that

Of course, even though I highly doubt it what would be perfect

Tbh I wouldnt blame AVB for that, he is merely backing the chairman, he accepts that Modric wants to leave. It is Levy who is having the stubborn attitude, AVB knows who he wants as a replacement but Levy wants a good fee for Modric

Disappointing that Mata is at olympics. I would like to see a tryout of Marin, Mata, Hazard and Torres tbh

I rated him for the first few months last season then after that I just lost that opinion off him

And we certainly do not want him

Yeah, him, Saville and Toddy back home because of expected arrival of Torres and co I guess. I guess a bit harsh that Bamford travelled and did not play but still good experience training with first team I guess

Just no, he has gone home, he played some decent games in reserves but is no way near the first team and still needs devloping and Torres should be back for game against all stars

Many teams do that to put teams of making a bid. If we made a £40-50m bid for him they would probably accept it. I remember Montpellier chairman said Giroud would not leave for less than £40m but went to Arsenal around £12m

Simple solution= buy Cavani