ChelseaFanMKD 41 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 So does that mean it's a 4-2-3-1 with Mata behind Drogba and Malouda & Sturridge out wide?kinda yeah, though i think that will be a little too offensive, as we know Ramires also likes to run forward. This would make more sense with Essien being the man in front of the defense, not Meireles.Also it can be Malouda in the midle and Mata as a winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cujo101 75 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I really hope that AVB doesn't go down in flames and proves us all wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Midfield full of runners = We're gonna sit back and counter-attack.Thank you! I knew there was something to this midfield that was telling me this could work. Neither Lamps nor Essien are anywhere near mobile enough to deal with what Europe needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Stream:http://atdhenet.tv/43787/watch-napoli-vs-chelseaThere's an interview with Ivanovic now being broadcasted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin123 534 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 sit back and destroy their 3 man defence on the break? im scared lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Last post before I log out lol. I don't think Lamps' exclusion is that big a deal. He's been crap as of late and IF he does have a problem with the manager then he doesn't deserve to play anyway. I know Meireles is rubbish too but what I mean is I can't see Frank making much difference to that side.Come on Chels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thank you! I knew there was something to this midfield that was telling me this could work. Neither Lamps nor Essien are anywhere near mobile enough to deal with what Europe needs.A mid full of runners is not a good way to be good in counter attacks. With Mourinho we used to be really good in counter attacks, and it was Lampard, Makelelé and Thiago/Smertin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petr.breu 1,618 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Stop blaming AVB, he certainly has his reasons why he chose this lineup... We beat them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 The basic tactic for us is the counter attack, Romeu should really be included to keep stability in the defense, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0rr3s9 0 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 really good quality stream for the matchhttp://randomlivelinks.blogspot.com/p/stream-1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I don't remember Bosingwa at LB being a problem when tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Disappointed with Essien's exclusion and Malouda's inclusion. The rest of the changes... meh.Turning the internet off now. This forum is trying to convince me that we've already lost 5-0!good idea ,,and there is still at least 180 minutes to play...seems Jamie Redknapp is sticking the knife in ,,,he is becoming a real tosser lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las7 951 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Malouda is in the starting 11 I do not know what to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 good idea ,,and there is still at least 180 minutes to play...seems Jamie Redknapp is sticking the knife in ,,,he is becoming a real tosser lately.possibly a reflection of what's going on behind the scenes with AVB and Frank? Frank unhappy -> Jamie venting Frank's frustration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodZola 630 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Malouda, Bosingwa and Meireles. Jesus.Those 3 names say it all to me, my goodness a RB that can't defend at RB but puts him LB, Meireles has been simply woeful & I can't remember the last time Maloulda had a half decent game let alone a decent game?! This team is a massive, massive gamble & if we pull it off with a damage limitation result I will be totally stunned, its almost as though he wants the sack! I hope AVB gets it right but this team would certainly not be my selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Malouda and Mata should switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Stream:http://atdhenet.tv/4...poli-vs-chelseaThere's an interview with Ivanovic now being broadcasted...I recommend my stream, nice pre-match interviews and some other information... decent quality, working well so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I wonder how everyone will be looking back at their unfair critisim of the line-up after we've won the game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 A mid full of runners is not a good way to be good in counter attacks. With Mourinho we used to be really good in counter attacks, and it was Lampard, Makelelé and Thiago/Smertin.Lampard was a runner. We were better in 05-06 with Essien, he was also a runner. Our DMs Mikel and Romeu are in poor form.I'm not saying it will work but I understand his, AVB, intentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Warren Barton making the perfect analysis on Chelsea's starting lineup "I don't know what is going on, where is the Logic? A LB for a RB? Mata and Malouda swapping? Has he learned nothing before? These aren't tactical or logical decisions, these a rash decisions. We don't know whats going to happen and neither does Villas-Boas, it's a panic move" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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