teignman 441 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 First real test. I must say that I agree with what is being said on here about Benayoun. He's always worked his socks off. Though it is only pre-season, he's been given a great deal of license to roam, create, and harass the opposing defense. Looking quite skillful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 i dont think that the formation used by avb in the last game would work against villa... we reaaly need mikelif essein is not there... i dont think yuri or lamps can do the holdin role very well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 i dont think that the formation used by avb in the last game would work against villa... we reaaly need mikelif essein is not there... i dont think yuri or lamps can do the holdin role very well...we have started to believe a team can't function without a specialist holding midfielder ,,,but how many defenders are needed to mark a single striker. I have often felt there were games when the holder was neednt at all. the deeper role is well within Franks capabilies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 D'you think that AVB is simply going to rotate the squad again or put out his best 11?What do you guys think our best 11 will be after the pre-season games so far? I'm pretty sure Yossi would be part of any of the line-ups I would make right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 D'you think that AVB is simply going to rotate the squad again or put out his best 11?What do you guys think our best 11 will be after the pre-season games so far? I'm pretty sure Yossi would be part of any of the line-ups I would make right now...http://www.chelseafc...2404649,00.htmlAndre Villas-Boas will rotate his squad once more when we complete our summer tour with Saturday's match against Aston Villa in the Barclays Asia Trophy final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 fuck the game im just looking forward to bluelion's game report lol Aww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea blue 615 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Josh to play against Villa :cfc:'I spoke to Josh at the beginning and asked him where he felt best on the pitch,' added Villas-Boas. 'The deeper number 6 position is a very important position. I know that Josh touches the ball more in that position and likes to play from that position, but he is also a player who likes to face the play more often and he has the vision to see people in attacking positions with quite some ease. 'It is good to test him as a number 8 position further forward and I think he has the tactical and technical awareness to play in that position. He can fulfil both positions and I am sure he can play the number 10 position as well. But the flexibility that Josh offers is very, very important in any squad and for any coach. 'Josh tomorrow will be involved again in the number 8 role, organising the game from that position.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 ^That's LCM, in short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 we have started to believe a team can't function without a specialist holding midfielder ,,,but how many defenders are needed to mark a single striker. I have often felt there were games when the holder was neednt at all. the deeper role is well within Franks capabiliesthere is no doubting lamps ability... but we ll be missing his late runs and his goals for sure if we make him play deep (just like england)... plus i feel holdin is extremely important in any game...gives u tat extra bit of security... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 ^That's LCM, in short.Or LAM, depending on how you look at it...In any case, he'll be more involved in the attack, and it will be great to see him thread a few forward passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortilla9 390 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Is this game on TV in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodojojo 510 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Is this game on TV in the US?Soccer TVThink so.This site is usually very reliably for tv schedules. Have been around for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I hope AVB plays with the same 4-2-3-1-ish shape, with Frank in the same role and either Josh or Yossi behind the striker (either Drogba or Torres). Would like to see how we play in that formation against stronger opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Josh is so little! Haha bless him, he looks like he needs a good hug off his mother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Josh is so little! Haha bless him, he looks like he needs a good hug off his mother!So Shy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortilla9 390 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Soccer TVThink so.This site is usually very reliably for tv schedules. Have been around for many years.I get a daily email that shows games on TV for the day/week. For some reason it didn't show either Chelsea or Asia Trophy Final. I found it on the DISH page finally. Showing on FSC starting at 5:30 AM California time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Win be a good boost of confidence....Torres goal even more so!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodojojo 510 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Showing on FSC starting at 5:30 AM California time.One of the advantages of moving to the east coast :eyebrows:On the other hand the weather and food is better in CA. It's a wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 One of the advantages of moving to the east coast :eyebrows:On the other hand the weather and food is better in CA. It's a wash.in England from east coast to west coast can be as little as 100 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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