Special Juan

Jose has confirmed Costa will start on Sunday. Jose: 'We know what it's like to win there and lose there. I watched last season's games to identify the differences.'

Wait, are some people claiming he's been poor? Not a chance, look closer to the defence if you want to pin blame, certainly not Tibo.

I said from the start of the season if anyone was going to be dislodged from the back line it would be Ivanovic due to Luis coming in and Azpi to RB. I still think that will happen.

I respect your views, lets wait and see on Sunday.

You said to me you had stopped drinking.

1. He is not exactly playing well 2. Willian should start ahead of him due to his better work rate and what he offers 3. I'd even consider Ramires before Oscar

The fully fit issue could be right but if it isn't, like you said, it's bizarre he hasn't started more. We aren't talking a young kid here, we are talking a top quality LB who was sensational for Atletico for a number of seasons and some of their fans actually classed him as their best player.

I haven't watched him much since leaving so last night I was looking forward to watching him. Wasn't good, saying that Wolfsburg weren't.

He was the only shining light for them last night. De Bruyne was shite as well.

Great dilemma to have whether to play him against City. For me he did fantastic on Wednesday but also Azpi is just a defender who gives you literally everything. Good luck Jose on this one.

I don't think Oscar should be anywhere near a starter for this game.

Hopefully he isn't needed for that either.

Unlucky not to score last night and I maintain what I keep saying about him. He will get us goals, bot only that but he should also be getting the nod ahead of Didier.

He just wasn't up to it last night, he looked off the pace and every time he mis controlled the ball you could hear his frustration. I honestly think this was a mistake from Jose starting him.

If Costa doesn't make it then it has to be Remy. Get at them because they haven't exactly been great. Willian must start.

I'm not reading the whole match thread or this but I get the sense that he was last night's victim scapegoat.......Cahill the new Oscar.

Did you hear his interview? He was fucking laughing

Excellent last night, they didn't know how to handle him, apart from trying to body block him everytime.

:clap: Solid as fuck last night.....top lad.

Thought he did well, took his goal great.

Not worried about this, we have the best medical team around and they will get it right. He will start against City I am sure. The media don't help.

Not the greatest result in all honesty but in the grand scheme of things the football at times was excellent. I can see massive improvement in our attacking style compared to last season and also our ball retention is much tighter this season. Hazard and Cesc were very impressive for me, Cesc was feeding the ball all over the field with ease and Hazard had them all over the place. It's frustrating but nothing major is lost as yet, we should of buried those chances but that's European football and football in general, you must capitalize when the chances arrive. I was very surprised to see Didier start, I thought it was the wrong choice before KO and still say it now. I'd of gone with Remy all day long and think he would of made more of a threat. Thought Luis had a very solid game and played some fantastic crosses and his energy levels were very promising. 2 points lost but the performance was very good IMO and on another day we win 2/3-0 Heads up for City.

Mourinho will not allow the players to switch off for this, it's what he does.

Delighted to see Willian start.

The strength of our squad is just unreal.