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F that means Lampard is starting vs Tottenham.

Well, I tend to disagree. Lukaku didn't really show me anything in the preseason games ( I didn't watch the asian ones). I don't really understand how you can view him above both Ba and Torres, since both have more experience and both have actually played first team for Chelsea. Also, Lukaku doesn't even start for Everton nor did he start for most of the matches with West Brom (and who was his competition for both teams?) If lukaku can't start for either teams, why should he gotten a chance to start for Chelsea?

He better play vs Tottenham this weekend...

Everyone on Chelsea is a world class player apparently.. Yet, they can't sniff their national team... Initially, I really detested the sale of Ozil, however, with the additions of Bale, Isco and even having Modric, Ozil was a luxury and was going to bring in the most funds back to Madrid (besides Ronaldo). So, I understand why it was done.

Oscar is hardly a number 10 this season. Everytime he plays with Lampard, the formation usually shifts to 4-3-3. Saturday will be a good test when we face the best (second) midfield in the bpl for Oscar and company.

is this on tv in the US?

Why would they built around Mata, when both Rooney and RVP are better players.. Can you name me a significant cam from Man United or even Everton? Also, I said this last season, Mata wouldn't sniff RM or Barca starting 11.

I disagree, Kagawa doesn't get any minutes with United and Rooney is technically their #10. Mata would be forced to play winger and United always had pacy wingers (Ronaldo, Giggs, Nani, Valencia, even Young).... The best team would of been Tottenham, but that boat has passed.

This is exactly why Mata would not go to Man United unless he wants to be a winger again...

Jose said Mata would play RW prior to the Willian acquisition. I don't think KDB is Oscar sub, more like Mata is Oscar's sub and Willian will eventually over RW.

Pardew needs to be sacked next......

Crazy thing is I made a specific point how Jose had specific players he prefer and yet, I was bashed on this board telling me he would still play all three Oscar-Mata-Hazard. So, I completely agree with that... However, we have 6 ams for 3 spots and atm I see KDB as the last one on the teamsheet.

Anyone thinks he's going to get loan out this season?

I disagree, if everyone was on form EL NINO would be our best player by far.

Tottenham probably has the most athletic midfielders with Dembele, Sandro, Paulinho and Capoue.... In regards to Lamaprd, I think Jose rested him so he could play the cup game and rest Rambo for Tottenham.

Well, we played a ton of 4-3-3 this season. Even though Oscar is our #10, the formation usually turns from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-3.... I'm not sure if he would do well in a 2 man pivot against pressing teams, however, epl teams cms aren't that good, so I suppose he could....

Give me some AKE!

I thought he signed an extension?

I don't see Mata on the team regardless. I really do think Willian was brought in to play/start rw for us and Schurrle to cover and provide depth to all 3 spots. KDB on the other hand, I really don't know if he has a future here........

I'll take a direct swap for Cavani or Lucas!

Is it a bad thing when your CAM is leading in tackles??? Oscar is such an amazing player. He's like 50 kgs, yet never backs down in challenges and always has his head up in the game. Yesterday, I saw a player that could of easily been demoralized after a few missed passes and having the whole team park the bus, however, he kept fighting through until the last seconds of the game. Oscar to me is looking like Chelsea captain material (hopefully he improves his English)...

If Mata does leave, where can he excel? Prior to all the transfers tottenham conducted, I thought the Spurs and Mata was a match made in heaven. However, with ericksen and lamela, I don't think they would need him......

I never understood where people got the notion that Oscar was going to play the pivot. (maybe in his 30s).

Good win. Rambo doesn't dart forward a lot this game. I wonder if that were direct Mourinho instructions....

you guys are pretty hardcore in terms of studying all that health stuff. I'm at around 75-76kg. I signed up at my community fitness center and usually workout like 6-7 days a week. I break down my workouts 2 days of back/bi, 2 days of chest/tri, 1-3 days of swimming, 4-5 days of core and 3-4 cardio. Let me tell you taking classes is amazing. I do pilates/yoga and spinnning and I would recommend anyone that has time or resources to take those classes. Pilates really really is difficult and spinning is as difficult as you make it.