Closed Seattle Sounders Vs Chelsea

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Good chance to test a few possible partnerships, this game - Just to see if there are any good understandings already (like Torres & Mata).

Hazard-Lukaku

De Bruyne-Hazard

De Bruyne-Lukaku

Hazard-Kakuta

McEachran or Ramires in the midfield 2

Combinations of Luiz/Ivanovic/Cahill

(Just realised that out of the current travelling party, we have no orthodox left-back, and only 2 strikers, one of whom has never played for the senior team - Looks like Lukaku will get his chance to prove himself)

[Hutcho 8,443]

Good chance to test a few possible partnerships, this game - Just to see if there are any good understandings already (like Torres & Mata).

Hazard-Lukaku

De Bruyne-Hazard

De Bruyne-Lukaku

Hazard-Kakuta

McEachran or Ramires in the midfield 2

Combinations of Luiz/Ivanovic/Cahill

(Just realised that out of the current travelling party, we have no orthodox left-back, and only 2 strikers, one of whom has never played for the senior team - Looks like Lukaku will get his chance to prove himself)

Lukaku... left back...

[milanoww 81]

Last time we played Seattle, Sturridge scored on his debut. Now I'm expecting the same thing from Hazard

[Ollie 4,400]

3 years ago and exactly the same say. July 18th, 2009

[westcountryblue 25]

I'm really looking forward to the summer tour, going to be great to see our new stars in the blue of Chelsea. Particularly keen to see Hazard and his box of tricks.

[Hutcho 8,443]

I'm really looking forward to the summer tour, going to be great to see our new stars in the blue of Chelsea. Particularly keen to see Hazard and his box of tricks.

Same me to. Just want to get some football back, then get closer to the start of the season...

My prediction for the game is Hazard to score his first goal for chelsea and a 4-0 win.... start out optimistic...

[Waterfall 893]

Not that I would care, but I wouldn't be surprised if we lose this one. They are in the middle of their season while it's the very first preseason game in a different continent with new players and some major players missing for us.

[Chelseapony 76]

Yossi Benayoun ‏@YossiBenayoun15

Unbelievable dressing room.. http://pic.twitter.com/vtzaQzxc

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I read about this in "Bloody Confused: A clueless American sportswriter seeks solace in English soccer"

The author said he was shocked how spartan the Manchester United locker room was compared to the US ones he'd been in and he theorized that because of the cultural difference (American Sports writers are allowed mandatory access to teams locker rooms) they put more money into them to make it more luxurious.

[YuriZhirkov 106]

This preseason decides Benayouns future at the club so I expect a lot from him, I really believe he can be good for us next season.

[Blue Armour 4,290]

3 years ago and exactly the same say. July 18th, 2009

Lovely opener by Sturridge in that one with from his weaker foot. And people say his right foot is totally useless....

[Ollie 4,400]

Petr Cech, Ross Turnbull, Henrique Hilario, Jamal Blackman, Paulo Ferreira, Sam Hutchinson, Branislav Ivanovic, David Luiz, Gary Cahill, Michael Essien, John Mikel Obi, Josh McEachran, Ramires, Frank Lampard, Kevin De Bruyne, Marko Marin, Eden Hazard, Gael Kakuta, Yossi Benayoun, Romelu Lukaku, Todd Kane, Nathaniel Chalobah, George Saville, Lucas Piazon, Patrick Bamford.

These are the players who have travelled. I hope Essien has a good couple of games and i hope Kakuta plays well too, i really do. I'm surprised Chalobah has travelled tbh he's only just come back from the U19 World Cup. Ovbiously our Olympians wont be there and the guys who got to the KO phase of the Euro's too (Except Petr). It's good for the youngsters to get a run tho. Really looking forward to seeing Hazard, Marin and De Bruyne in the 3 behind Lukaku. Excellent potential there.

Lovely opener by Sturridge in that one with from his weaker foot. And people say his right foot is totally useless....

His goal against QPR was with his right foot too, he certainly knows how to use it.

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chelsea will win (4-1)

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Yossi Benayoun ‏@YossiBenayoun15

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I read about this in "Bloody Confused: A clueless American sportswriter seeks solace in English soccer"

The author said he was shocked how spartan the Manchester United locker room was compared to the US ones he'd been in and he theorized that because of the cultural difference (American Sports writers are allowed mandatory access to teams locker rooms) they put more money into them to make it more luxurious.

If it is the NFL dressingroom ....bear in mind it must cater for 50 players I think rather than a PL one catering for 18

[Alfp26 59]

Chelsea training in the USA:

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2850234,00.html

[Superblue 6,370]

I think I'm going to have to get some shut out about 9ish Wednesday night then, wake up to watch Chelsea and then back to bed for 3 hours before work.

I'm not expecting results in pre season, just some promising performances and fitness. The Seattle and MLS All Star games won't be easy because the MLS is currently in mid season so players should be in peak condition.

I am looking forward in this game in particular that still without so many players we should get to see a number of the younger players get a run out. I would expect to see most players only get a half, 50-55 minutes max.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

[Chelseapony 76]

Sounders have uploaded a video on their official website.

http://www.soundersf...lsea.aspx?svt=0

[Magic Lamps 11,655]

In Germany we're probably the worst off (does this expression actually exist ?). It's at 3:30. It's too early to sleep before but when you stay awake it'll be late... gonna try the latter, in holdiay my sleeping rhythm sucks anyway