Strike 7,527 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Another 7 days for this thread to feature crazy lineups.atm, since there are 2 or 3 better players suspended, every possible line-up looks weak. we just have to accept the fact that Bosingwa is starting and 2 of Kalou, Malouda, Torres and sturridge are starting on the wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 atm, since there are 2 or 3 better players suspended, every possible line-up looks weak. we just have to accept the fact that Bosingwa is starting and 2 of Kalou, Malouda, Torres and sturridge are starting on the wings this. This is why I don't feel optimistic about this final. If we had our full strength first team out id say we would do it but we don't, nothing even like it. We could possibly have 4 of our first choice CB/RB missing, our engine is gone with rambos suspension and we don't have 2 good wingers. There are any amount of different line ups and formations but id personally go for Cech Bos Cahill DL Ash Mikel LampsTorres Mata flo Drogs We can argue all day that torres is a striker and not a wingers but the simple fact is that when he has played or drifted out there this season he has set up goals, made good crosses and gets himself in the box. He's also a good grafter and will defend when needed, don't fancy sturridge for any of that. Plus that team looks daunting on paper and for the oppo. I'd say this tho, if DL AND Gary ain't fit ....it won't be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccioso 2,545 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I see no problem with Kalouda. Blunts our attacking potential, but we have to gamble on Drogba rogering van Buyten et al. There is an argument for Torres in that his recent form will see him get more attention than Malouda would, and he offers far more going forward. His workrate is underrated, but as we saw at the Camp Nou, he seems to like to play his way out of trouble rather than smash it clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Also hoping for an energy zapping, injury bringing German cup final today. Come on dortmundPs sources on Twitter saying Davy Lou and BIG GAZ have been cleared for training next week but as always it is Twitter so wait for official noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 According to the DM, Luiz and Cahill are winning their fitness battles.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2143190/Gary-Cahill-David-Luiz-winning-fitness-battles.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I'm expecting that Luiz won't be fit to play and Di Matteo will dress Terry up in a red wig and try to pass him off as the Brazilian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I apologize as I just saw it right now. Bayern are very prone to counter attacks, we press hard in our wings so Chelsea will have fun counter attacking against Bayern, just like the analysis I posted, Barca unlike Bayern, press through the centerI mean defensive pressing. The analysis talked about from where you like to attack (barca through the center, you through the wings obviously). Or do you mean that you press aggrsessively only when the opponent attacks on the wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfp26 59 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Torres has good experience playing against Lahm , let's hope we see more of this in the ucl final: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Another 7 days for this thread to feature crazy lineups.You mean, you don't think Bramford should feature?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,539 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Jesus a week from today...ahhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccioso 2,545 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I can't wait either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 GREAT NEWS: David Luiz and Gary Cahill have been cleared to start training next week. #CFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco_Z 202 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 GREAT NEWS: David Luiz and Gary Cahill have been cleared to start training next week. #CFCGreat news! What is your source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Great news! What is your source?English Media & Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfall 893 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Playing Torres on the wing will be a suicide. His defensive ineptitude almost cost us the game in Barca, and it's only going to get worse against the likes of Robben and Ribbery. I would start Malouda and bring on Torres if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 English Media & Twitter.A specific source?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Playing Torres on the wing will be a suicide. His defensive ineptitude almost cost us the game in Barca, and it's only going to get worse against the likes of Robben and Ribbery. I would start Malouda and bring on Torres if needed.It's two different things when you're parking the bus, and then playing normally.Against Barca he was basically playing as a left back, if he starts on the wing against Bayern he just has to track back and try to win the ball back, something he does well already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 A specific source?? girl on Twitter was at cobham today and asked Gary how he was coming along and he told her he was alright and should be back training tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 girl on Twitter was at cobham today and asked Gary how he was coming along and he told her he was alright and should be back training tomorrowAnd who is this girl? Any link? Sorry for being paranoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 And who is this girl? Any link? Sorry for being paranoid. check my timeline on Twitter I just retweeted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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