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[BlueLion. 21,491]

Chelsea FC vs Blackburn Rovers

PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION AND LIVE CHAT

FA Premier League

Sunday 13 May 2012 - Stamford Bridge - 3pm kick-off

[Laylabelle 9,103]

Same sort of line up.Nothing to play for except pride for both teams..maybe Hilaro though Turnball went for random walks.....But no risks!

[The Big Drog 1,110]

Give some of the young lads a run out and a chance for a few players who will be leaving in the summer a farewell run out.

[captainjt26 106]

Id like to see Lukaku start the game

[TomCFC 356]

The game is inconsequential in terms of league positions, so:

1. Hilario.

2. Kalouda don't deserve a final farewell.

3. Lukaku and Torres.

4. Youth.

[Wavy Crockett 190]

if it wasn't for our other striker set to leave in the summer, do you think Torres would have otherwise?

[OneMoSalah 8,106]

Lukaku to start, hopefully get his first Chelsea goal !

[Justin_3d 1,140]

If Lukaku don't start....

[Jype 6,271]

The game is inconsequential in terms of league positions, so:

1. Hilario.

2. Kalouda don't deserve a final farewell.

3. Lukaku and Torres.

4. Youth.

Why? Both have been Chelsea for more than five years and I for one have more good than bad memories of both those guys during their time with us. Malouda was great for a couple of seasons and Kalou has been... well you know what he's like but he seems like a great lad outside the pitch. If it really comes down to both of them leaving after this season I would hope they get a good reaction from the crowd at Stamford Bridge.

On counts 1, 3 and 4 I agree with you.

edit: I just realized that in addition to Kalouda perhaps making their final appereance for Chelsea in the PL it could even be Drogba's last game at Stamford Bridge if he plays.

Edited May 8, 2012 by Pr22

[Ollie 4,400]

Will 4-4-2 actually hurt now, seriously. Play Lukaku and Torres. Play Piazon and Feruz too, they deserve it big time. Play Chalobah, these are our real future and i reckon they are nearly up for being in the squad. What's the worst that can happen, enjoy the game ffs.

[Jase 43,478]

After tonight's performance, am suddenly thinking we should be playing our strongest lineup possible on Sunday & no youngsters in it. Have to beat Blackburn & win it convincingly. Can't go to Munich on the back of poor results. Need to get some momentum back going.

[manpe 10,761]

If Luiz and Cahill can, then they should start the game together. They should get some match practice as a central defence pairing before the big day. I would definitely give Hutch a run too. Lukaku and Bertrand to start. Rest of the team is pretty much up for grabs, probably same shit like tonight. Lamps, Mata, Mikel, Cole and Drogba definitely shouldn't start.. wrap them in cotton. It would be a good idea to start Cech if Luiz and Cahill play, let them have a feel for it.

[Wavy Crockett 190]

at least we're not Blackburn

no but in all seriousness horrible what they've done to that club, Steve Kean Out

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Last home game of the league.

Should allow the likes of Malouda, Essien, Drogba, Ferriera & Kalou to play so they can say goodbye to the home crowd. Hopefully.

[samzilla 517]

Am I the only one of the opinion that this needs to be treated as a dress rehearsal for the CL final? Whoever's going to be starting that match needs to be get their chemistry and communication going now, and if something's definitely not going to work, then waiting until the CL to find out is too late.

[Santiago. 1,500]

-----------------Torres------------------

Piazon--------------------------Lukaku

-------Meireles------Ramires-----------

-----------------Romeu--------------------

Bertrand---Luiz-----Cahill---Hutchinson

-------------------Hilario---------------------

[kingofchelseadom 41]

I say give Blackburn a final win in the Premier league. lets be generous like we have been all season.

[Mr. Ziggles 110]

Hilario

Hutchinson - Luiz - Cahill - Bertrand

Romeu

Ramires - Meireles

Sturridge - Torres - Lukaku

[Milan 17,798]

At RB there should be the player who is starting in Munich. And if possible, and health agrees, Cahill and Luiz should be playing this one (as long as there is NO risk of making it worse). Rovers are down already so nothing serious, the last preparations in the for of a match for the Munich.

[Strike 6,539]

It's not Inconsequential. This is our first and last chance to get the chemistry of the champions league final team going. a week is a good enough time to recover although any injury tomorrow will be a hammer blow