Pacquiao 1,834 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 because it's been going on for a year and a half for Torres now...he hasn't had Hazard and Oscar behind him for a year and a half and also hasn't been the number 1 striker for a year and a half! Torres knows now most games he will get the full 90 minutes to score so he doesn't feel that pressure of missing a chance and then seeing Drogba come on for him he knows he will keep getting service from top quality players for 90 minutes which can only be a good thing, if Torres can score inside the first half an hour tomorrow would you bet against him getting another? because i wouldn't, had Ramires passed to him against Reading he would have scored and most likely would have gone on to score 2 or 3 against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alee. 182 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Would love to see Hazard, Oscar, Mata and Sturridge destroying Newcastle. On their day, those four could terrorize the best of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaChick 430 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Hoping Sturridge will start this game, he was great when he came on against Reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Hope that Cesar and Moses can make the bench for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Marin still out, JT struggling with a neck injury, according to RDM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petr.breu 1,618 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 So, CL final duo - Luiz-Cahill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Another points from the conference -no more signings, RDM is happy with the squadAzpi gives us a great option, a player for the futureMoses another great option to have, RDM was full of praiseRDM hopes for a fantastic home formEden is enjoying English football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Dunk 1,442 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 RDM:Marin out. JT struggling to be fit, may not be available. Says JT is a great leader, big loss.RE: Luiz in Barcelona - Was at a sponsor event. Says it is inevitable in modern football, says as long it doesn't interfere with match days, he is fine with players attending such events.RE: Luiz tweeting - Says Luiz will not be fined, Club has no policy regarding twitter.RE: Azpi - Give us 'cover' for the RB position. Gives us more options. Says there are no set choices for positions, he is competing for a place.RE: Moses - Player will have medical soon. Martinez did a 'wonderful' job with him, hopefully Chelsea can develop him further. Can play on either flank, gives us genuine width. Great option to have. Club tried hard to bring him in (5 bids), will be part of the club's future.RE: 'Flair' players - Moses has different abilities to other signings, attacks space, more direct.Important for the club to have a good start to season, very pleased with opening games. Good integration with new signings.RE: Torres - 'Never had any doubt'. Says he came back from his holiday in good shape, confident, he is ahead of the others in terms of preseason. Reiterates he is part of the team.Says he is happy with the striking options. 'Probably' the end of Chelsea's incomings.RE: Outgoings - 'Probably' no outgoings 'at the moment'.Post Reading - Club has tried to find an attacking/defensive balance.RE: Newcastle - 'Always' have difficult games against them. They have a lot of quality. Haven't beaten them at the Bridge since 2007.RE: Cisse - Hopes no player will ever score 2 goals like his against us again.RE: Newcastle's attack - Have many similar players to Chelsea (CAM). Have to make sure their threat is controlled. Says they can be 'dangerous' and 'lethal'.Says Home form is just as important as Away. He would like to have Home form in the mould of City's.RE: Hazard - Says he is enjoying his football in England. Usually takes time to adapt to a new league, says he has adapted very quickly.RE: Loanees - The players that go out on loan, the Club follows closely. Acknowledges it is hard for young players to break into the Chelsea team with established internationals. Cites Bertrand as 'perfect' example of a loanee. Important to gain confidence elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankit 3,176 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 RDM: 'I'm very happy with the squad now. I think it is good and competitive and we are looking to go into season with this squad.'Roberto Di Matteo says John Terry is struggling to be fit for Newcastle due to neck injury suffered v Reading. #CFC Has Luiz been fined for tweeting? RDM: "No - generally we don't fine our players for tweeting, we remind them of their responsibilities."Di Matteo says Moses fee has been agreed, and its a matter of passing a medical now. "He has great dribbling ability and good pace."RDM: 'Cesar Aspilicueta will give cover at right-back with Ivanovic and Ferreira and gives more options and competitionRDM: 'I never had any doubts about Fernando Torres this season. He came back from holiday in great shape.RDM: 'I'm very happy with the squad now. I think it is good and competitive and we are looking to go into season with this squad.'Will any players leave Chelsea? Di Matteo: "It doesn't look like it now." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogzola 283 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I am hoping Tiote will mark Hazard closely as hazard seems to like tight situations. Hopefully we can see some of his trademark turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 NEWSFLASH: TERRY DOUBThttp://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2898959/title/newsflash%3A-terry-doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONI. 1,291 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Possible formation Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry ©, Cole, Mikel, Lampard, Hazard, Oscar, Mata, Torres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Possible formationCech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry ©, Cole, Mikel, Lampard, Hazard, Oscar, Mata, Torres. Terry is unsure so more like Cahill-Luiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I think Ramires will start on the right. Oscar has not quite adapted yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Looks like Luiz and Cahill will start at CB then. Maybe a good timing to pair them up again as preparation for the Super Cup game next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I think Ramires will start on the right. Oscar has not quite adapted yet.looked quick but was nervous i think. caught on the ball twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atwa 78 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Our first real test tomorrow, will be very interesting.. I still fear Newcastle after that thrashing last season. Luiz and Cahill for CB. Definitely think Ramires will start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 looked quick but was nervous i think. caught on the ball twiceI don't think a tough game like Newcastle should be his first start. He can be brought on later in the game. RDM also obviously has shown he likes to have a hard worker/defensive type in the midfield band of three. I think this is because he knows the double pivots are quite poor so wants more more stability. If our double pivots were really strong we would see a lot more of 3 attacking players behind Torres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 First reunion for both Hazard and Cabaye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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