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I did watch lukaku play at west brom last season, how many times did he start a match compared to being a sub? Maybe there is a reason why he was used as a sub so much? Surely if lukaku was ready to start he would have done considering the form he was in. Surely if two top managers think he isnt ready then i would really go with what they know

Preseason? A penalty goal vs singha allstars Goals vs malaysia and indonasia And a deflected goal vs roma I agree he scored most goals, but wasnt that when torres was on holiday from the confed cup? He wasnt really that great when we played the bigger teams, well none of our strikers were and like always our midfield scored the goals

All that matters is if jose knows if he is ready or not, he must have seen during training how ready lukaku is and depending on that he will get game time. I believe jose knows better about his team spending most days with them rather than us behind a screen.

The way people go on about lukaku around here some might think he is the best thing since sliced bread, maybe there is a reason he was played as a super sub at west brom and he isnt first choice here either, i am sure the manager that trains / manages him must have a reason not to play him? Waits for all the hate..........

I hope i never see a "false 9" with this team....ever

Start already!!!!

This should decide who is higher in the pecking order for strikers, who comes on as a sub? Torres or lukaku?

This lineup just makes me just a little less confident

Chelsea have received no bids for Juan Mata. He has no intention of leaving the club. (Sky Sports) #CFC #KTBFFH" According to twitter

Torres part of the deal maybe?

Can we please try brano as CF atleast once

WOOO!

Lol at the people who were so happy Ba was starting and Torres not even playing

Ba to start with lukaku as a sub and then lukaku starts against man united with torres as sub....hopefully

Schurlle is on!

We've been taking it easy this half so far

Anyone know what channel it will be shown in the usa?

Good solid result against a cl team, there is more will and passion to win the ball back more than last season, and we looked sound on and off the ball

http://youtu.be/rW7Fd2Lap1I second half

Hopefully we do better than utd done, i just want to see mou on the bench

1 year contract before courtois comes back, and then cech to slowly become 2nd keeper maybe?

Another great young player...the future is bright.

God knows whats going to happen in Qatar.

None of the spain players look their best, heat taking its toll?

Well he scored atleast