J.F. 1,484 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Home debuts for the new boys?i hope so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboylad 9 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi lads, I'm new to the forum. Been supporting Chelsea all my life and I have to say that I'm disappointed with our start to the season so far. It's been way too flat and we've been playing too narrow. We have to get someone from centre midfield closer to Torres up the field and we need our wingers to stay wide and to stretch the play. I think we have to line up something like this: Hilario Bosingwa - Ivanovic - Terry - Cole Mikel Ramires - McEachran Benayoun - Torres - Mata Subs: Turnbull; Alex; Ferreira; Romeu; Lampard; Malouda; Drogba I'd start Bosingwa again at right back mainly because we're playing Norwich and we shouldn't be threatened too much at the back, so his offensive ability could be key to us getting goals this coming week. I'd play Ivanovic over Alex because he's quicker, is better on the ball and like he showed with his pass to Drogba against WBA, he adds some drive and urgency to our defence and that makes him a nice partner to JT.I'd carry on playing Mikel because whilst I dislike him, I'm not entirely sure what Romeu is capable of, having not seen him play, and Mikel hasn't played too badly at all these past two games. He needs to start upping the tempo when he gets on the ball though, because his tendency to slow down the tempo of the game is taking an edge off our attack. Lampard's too negative with his passing and whilst he is a Chelsea legend, I think enough is enough. He doesn't fit very well into our system when we play with Torres and I think that McEachran will add some much need urgency and creativity to the midfield so I'd start with him, and I also think that Ramires deserves a place in the starting XI for his sheer athleticism and drive. The kid can run all day and for someone so small, he is very strong on the ball. He's also pretty good in both defence and attack so I see no reason why he should be dropped. Benayoun's in my starting XI mainly because he adds some much needed creativity to the team and he's also played with Torres before at Liverpool. Yossi's a very good EPL player and whilst he may not be a natural winger, he must be able to play RW a lot better than Kalou, who has been frankly piss poor the past two games. Mata should start LW if he signs before the Norwich game mainly because we're crying out for a winger who can take people on and put in a good cross and create chances for Torres. With both Mata and Yossi on the wings we should have more than enough creativity and skill to create Torres at least 3 chances a game. Torres starting is a no-brainer. Yes, he hasn't scored yet and I know that Drogba has been our hero these past few seasons but Torres is our future for another 5 years or so, so let's start him every game and start to build our team around him! He's started the season well and when he eventually gets that first goal of the season I can see that being a massive boost to everyone at the club, not just to Torres. It was a tough decision to decide between Malouda, Anelka, Lukaku and Drogba for the bench but I think that Malouda's a goal threat and on the off chance that we haven't scored by the 65th minute or so then it could be that Malouda's needed on the pitch. Drogba also adds something different to our attack and IF he's to come on against Norwich, I'd like to see him playing up front with Torres in a 4-4-2. Torres should get a full 90 against Norwich this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 In light of Mikel's situation, I think this is the perfect time to give John Obi a break and give Oriol his debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koukous89 6 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 hope that lampard and kalou will be out of the starting 11so hope the team will be so :.......................................................hilario..............................................................bossingwa................ivanovic............................Terry...................................Cole...................................................Mikel......................................................................................................ramires.....................josh...............................................................Anelka.........................................................................................Mata....................................................Torres................................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 In light of Mikel's situation, I think this is the perfect time to give John Obi a break and give Oriol his debut.Yes, i agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRiver 1,512 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I would like to see both Drogba and Torres starting for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . HilarioBosingwa. . . .. .. . . Ivanovic. . . . . . Terry. . . . . . . Betrand. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .Romeu. . . . . . . . ..Benayoun. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .Josh. . . .. . . . . . Anelka . . .. . . Torres. . . . . . . . .Mata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCFC 357 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 - Play the new boys.- Don't take Torres off.- Win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 In light of Mikel's situation, I think this is the perfect time to give John Obi a break and give Oriol his debut.I disagree. The guy apparently doesn't speak english, he is there not for a long time, he has never played in england... All those things make me believe he shouldn't start. Plus, we don't know yet if he is a first team material and ready to be thrown in the "arena". I think he should get a cameo in the second period.Though, I did not have seen him in training, so perhaps he is ready... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . HilarioBosingwa. . . .. .. . . Ivanovic. . . . . . Terry. . . . . . . Betrand. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .Romeu. . . . . . . . ..Benayoun. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .Josh. . . .. . . . . . Anelka . . .. . . Torres. . . . . . . . .MataYou know that won't happen mate Mata starting on the left is the only change I expect from AvB. We might see debuts for Romeu and Lukaku later on if things are going well and we're up by a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodojojo 510 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Until a signing comes in, AVB doesn't look like he'll budge from the midfield of Ramires, Mikel and Lampard. Not only have they started both games but they've played 90 minutes each time. Even with the dire lack of connection with Torres, he hasn't made changes to the midfield. So why would he do it for Norwich. Nothing against the 3 players individually, fine players all. But as a midfield, it's not fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . HilarioBosingwa. . . .. .. . . Ivanovic. . . . . . Terry. . . . . . . Betrand. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .Romeu. . . . . . . . ..Benayoun. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .Josh. . . .. . . . . . Anelka . . .. . . Torres. . . . . . . . .MataWhat did Cole do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi lads, I'm new to the forum.Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 What did Cole do?I think it is for the turn over. If Bertrand doesn't get minutes against a promoted team... He will never get a single minute at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotterFowl 1 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hilario Bosingwa - Terry - Magnay - Cole Romeu McEachran - Lampard Torres - Sturridge - MataSubs: Turnbull, Ivanovic, Bertrand, Benayoun, Ramires, Drogba.- In defence, play Bosingwa to give a little bit of attack and defence down the right side. I reckon Magnay is good enough to get his debut.- Give Mikel a break, it's been tough for him with his father kidnapped. I reckon Romeu and McEachran can play in midfield with Lampard being able to direct the two while adding goals to Chelsea's play.- Play Torres. Just do that.- Sturridge deserves the chance to play.- Mata will complete that attacking sense with goals AND assists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Sturridge still suspended. Should be back vs Sunderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Jesus, when will people get that Sturridge has been suspended for three games ? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 You know that won't happen mate Mata starting on the left is the only change I expect from AvB. We might see debuts for Romeu and Lukaku later on if things are going well and we're up by a few.Dreams do come true What did Cole do?Just thought AVB should use the Norwich game to rotate the squad and give some of the fringe players some much needed game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 - In defence, play Bosingwa to give a little bit of attack and defence down the right side. I reckon Magnay is good enough to get his debut.No, just no... Norwich are a much weaker side, granted, but not one team in EPL can be underestimated. Playing unproven centre backs can backfire very easily. I would much rather Luiz get a chance if he is fit, if not, then Ivanovic. Magnay didn't even get into the pre-season squad if I'm not mistaken. And I understand he's been through rough time of injuries. I think he's going to be released by the club at the end of his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I think it is for the turn over. If Bertrand doesn't get minutes against a promoted team... He will never get a single minute at all.Bravo, monsieur a parlé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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