Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Chelsea

[Peace. 4,352]

Dear AVB,

WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU STARTING DROGBA! HE COULDN'T CARE LESS ABOUT THE TEAM ANYMORE, IS MORE THAN LIKELY GOING TO LEAVE, AND HAS NO FORM IN HIM AT ALL!

Yours Sincerely,

Every Chelsea Fan who understands that Drogba is a useless player nowadays.

Oh yeah that's true, Torres showed up X times how a lot motivated he was.

[xPetrCechx 13,548]

Where is Cole?

lol here:

There is no Ashley Cole, he suffered an ankle injury in training yesterday and has a 60 per cent chance

[dodojojo 510]

I disagree with dropping Torres for the 3rd game in the row. He was scoring a brace against Genk only a month ago and Chelsea should have built on that.

But I think AVB's plan is to pair Sturridge up with Drogba since the latter holds up the ball better than Torres. Then Sturridge on poach goals. I disagree with this plan, I think it's regressive as I don't see a side with Lampard, Drogba and Terry playing the uptempo football AVB claims he wants. But I think I understand what AVB wants. Wouldn't be surprised if Drogba and Sturridge switch it up throughout the game.

Sturridge and Torres have not developed an understanding. I had a feeling Torres was going to be dropped when Anelka didn't even board the plane. He's basically the only forward aside from Mata who's clicked with Torres.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Cole has an ankle injury and has a 60% chance of playing against Wolves. - CFC official twitter

[Laylabelle 9,302]

Seriously hope Drogbas woken up and realised he's playing at Chelsea therefore make an effort!!!

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek..can see this going badly...and that was before the line up was annouced lol

[tmessy 139]

no wonder torres is out of form,

in liverpool he had to confidence to know he was the starter and believed that...

AVB now just throws him on a rollercoaster ride... id be out of form too...

[wisey11zola25 142]

Cole has an ankle injury and has a 60% chance of playing against Wolves. - CFC official twitter

anyone else taking this as a kind of good news, get Bertrand in for the weekend!

[HRiver 1,512]

And right when we had little hope that he was 'back', AVB keeps him on the bench for two games in a row. This man has no future in Chelsea. Torres I mean.

[Kieran. 6,317]

anyone else taking this as a kind of good news, get Bertrand in for the weekend!

I agree, it's good news. Cole shouldn't be risked for Wolves and Bertrand can get a much needed start.

[Jusek 2,031]

ITV stream here:

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/93791/1/watch-bayer-04-leverkusen-vs-chelsea.html

Working pretty well at the moment.

[HNKS 508]

What has Drogba done with his 80 minutes against Liverpool that warrants him a start in this match....Fuck all!

[Kieran. 6,317]

Relax, Drogba wasn't bad at all vs. Liverpool.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Bit dissapointed, no Torres and Mceachran. But hey I guess Josh was no surprise

[francozola 2,040]

anyone else taking this as a kind of good news, get Bertrand in for the weekend!

completely agree. seems like injury to Ashley is the only way Bertrand may get a look in

and even then probably Ferreira/Bosingwa will play at LB before Ryan gets a chance

[BlueLion. 21,491]

In the 4 matches Raul Meireles has played 90 minutes Chelsea are undefeated this season (3 wins, 1 draw) and have outscored opponents 13-3.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Enough with the crying. Let's just hope Drogba plays well lol.

[HNKS 508]

Im actually worried that the big names Drogba, Terry and Lampard my be influencing AVB's selection. I see no reason why Drogba would start ahead of Torres. No reason at all.

[dodojojo 510]

And right when we had little hope that he was 'back', AVB keeps him on the bench for two games in a row. This man has no future in Chelsea. Torres I mean.

Actually 3 games as he didn't start Blackburn either. But I agree with your latter sentiment. It certainly is a huge sign.