Waterfall 893 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Anelka would have played mainly on the wings meaning Sturridge would have barely played. Lukaku has barely played at all, imagine if Anelka was still here.Anelka staying would have had no bearing on Lukaku because Lukaku only played when we could afford to play the youngsters anyway. And it's not true that Sturridge would have barely played if Anelka stayed. Even when Anelka was here, Sturridge was the first choice right winger. Anelka would have simply added to the depth (which is unfortunately nonexistent at the moment). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhead23 1,147 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 http://www1.skysport...boost-for-BluesSome good news for our defense for the final, but mite have one more player short with Malouda being highly doubtful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Malouda missing out might not be such a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhead23 1,147 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Malouda missing out might not be such a bad thing.Agreed but right now any player who cannot play would be a blow because we already have players out and it could further weaken the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 How? With Alex still here Cahill wouldn't be. With Anelka still here Lukaku/Sturridge wouldn't be. there's no reason Cahill couldn't be here and nelks would be well ahead of both in the CL stakes, in fact is lukaku even in the CL squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Alex left for a younger Cahill. With the sums it means we only paid £2m for Cahill, if the reported figures are true. Not daft at all. I'm not talking about the figures, plenty of supposed accountants on here to worry about the figures. I'm talking about having those players here for the final. With a barely fit DL and Gaz Alex would have been a welcome squad member and there aren't many who wouldn't put Nico in front of studge or kalou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I'm not talking about the figures, plenty of supposed accountants on here to worry about the figures. I'm talking about having those players here for the final. With a barely fit DL and Gaz Alex would have been a welcome squad member and there aren't many who wouldn't put Nico in front of studge or kalouYou ever think Alex didn't want to be a squad player? This isn't FIFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Had Ivanovic not argued with the referee or Terry not being stupid at the Nou Camp & got suspended, we wouldn't be sitting down here and talking about Alex, Anelka etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Had Ivanovic not argued with the referee or Terry not being stupid at the Nou Camp & got suspended, we wouldn't be sitting down here and talking about Alex, Anelka etc...Ivanovic got a yellow card for kicking the penalty spot. It had to be one of the softest yellow cards in history. You can't blame Ivanovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I'm pretty sure Sturridge won't start, how many big games has he started under RDM? (big games where we rested players like against Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool don't count)In fact he didn't even feature at all in both legs against Barca, or in the Fa cup semi's and final.It's irrelevant now, because he automatically climbs the pecking order 'cause of Malouda's injury and Ramires' suspension. It's either him or Torres, provided Malouda won't recover.One thing that also worries me big time is the lack of midfield options on the bench. If we are forced to replace Mikel, Lampard or god forbid, both, then we'll have only Essien and Romeu ready to step up, and we saw how they performed against poolshit. Fuck. Actually wish Meireles was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccioso 2,545 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Ivanovic got a yellow card for kicking the penalty spot. It had to be one of the softest yellow cards in history. You can't blame IvanovicDissent is dissent. Doesn't matter how soft it is. People have been sent to gulag's for less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Dissent is dissent. Doesn't matter how soft it is. People have been sent to gulag's for less.Yeah, I remember the time I picked my nose in front of Stalin, massive mistake. The Gulag dragged me off to a Forced Labour Camp before I even got to wipe my finger on my shirt. It didn't take the bureaucrats long to erase my identity, history and manipulate any photographs of me, so don't even bother with the research and just take my word for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccioso 2,545 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Yeah, I remember the time I picked my nose in front of Stalin, massive mistake. The Gulag dragged me off to a Forced Labour Camp before I even got to wipe my finger on my shirt. It didn't take the bureaucrats long to erase my identity, history and manipulate and photographs of me, so don't even bother with the research and just take my word for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Playing Sturridge, in the Champions League final, with the whole world watching him?He'd take about 30 shots with none on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 He'd take about 30 shots In the first 30 minutes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 It's irrelevant now, because he automatically climbs the pecking order 'cause of Malouda's injury and Ramires' suspension. It's either him or Torres, provided Malouda won't recover.One thing that also worries me big time is the lack of midfield options on the bench. If we are forced to replace Mikel, Lampard or god forbid, both, then we'll have only Essien and Romeu ready to step up, and we saw how they performed against poolshit. Fuck. Actually wish Meireles was there.My money is still on Sturridge not starting.You're right about the midfield though, Meireles - although he can't pass to save his life - is still a better option to bring off the bench, than those 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Ivanovic got a yellow card for kicking the penalty spot. It had to be one of the softest yellow cards in history. You can't blame IvanovicHim kicking the penalty spot might have caused the Messi miss! WORTH IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Henry Winter @henrywinterWatching #cfc training. David Luiz & Gary Cahill playing full part, contact etc. Depending on any reaction, both look fit to start v BayernChelsea FC @chelseafcHere's a picture from today's training session at Cobham... #CFCMunich (SL) http://pic.twitter.com/cdttS9RmAnd goodness knows what is with the ponytail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Message from Harry Winter ishttps://twitter.com/?tw_e=screenname&tw_i=202402750766657538&tw_p=tweetembed#!/henrywinter/status/202402750766657538Watching #cfc training. David Luiz & Gary Cahill playing full part, contact etc. Depending on any reaction, both look fit to start v Bayern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 both look okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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