Closed Juventus v Chelsea

[Jase 43,479]

Juventus vs Chelsea

PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION AND DISCUSSION

Champions League Matchday 5

Tuesday, 20th November 2012

Juventus Stadium

19:45 pm Kick Off (UK time)

[OneMoSalah 8,614]

Juve will probably win. No chance of winning playing like what we have been in the last 3 weeks. Hate to say it but yeah thats what I think.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Juve are resting Pirlo, Vucinic and Leichsteiner (Damn that's hard to spell! ) tonight.

[Sheva. 5,373]

--------Cech--------

Azpi-Ivan-Cahill-Cole

---Ramires---Mikel------

Mata---Oscar---Hazard

-------Sturridge-------

We can get a good result, we just need Sturridge to take the chances he will get.

[klopfzeichen 78]

-------------Cech---------------

--Azpi---Ivan--Cahill---Cole--

-------Romeu--Mikel-----------

--Hazard--Oscar--Mata------

------------Studge--------------

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

Massive game. Absolutely vital not to lose. I really really don't want us to be the first defending champion to go out after group phase in a long time.

[Jase 43,479]

Juve are resting Pirlo, Vucinic and Leichsteiner (Damn that's hard to spell! ) tonight.

I believe Pirlo is suspended for the Lazio game rather than being directly rested.

[Rmpr 8,977]

1ST PLACE: MUST WIN

QUALIFICATION: MUST DRAW

[Jase 43,479]

We definitely can't afford to lose this one but our recent run of form and last few visits to Italy in the Champions League are not really inspiring.

2011/12 1st Leg Last 16: LOST 3-1 to Napoli

2009/10 1st Leg Last 16: LOST 2-1 to Inter Milan

2008/09 Group Stage: LOST 3-1 to Roma and in the last 16, we DREW 2-2 against Juventus

Our one and only win in Italy in the Champions League was against Lazio under Ranieri in the 03/04 season. Hammered them 4-0 then.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I believe Pirlo is suspended for the Lazio game rather than being directly rested.

Still, he is now resting instead of playing. Don't think the reason for not playing will affect his performance against us..

[Blue Traveler 256]

With this defense, amateur midfield and literally no competent striker up front i can't see a satisfactory out come on Tuesday.

[Las7 951]

I get the feeling Robbie brought off Torres to keep him fresh for Juve

I have a bad feeling we are going to starting with 10 players again on Tuesday

[didierforever 7,349]

cech; azpi,cahill,iva,cole;rambo,mikel;oscar,mata,moses;sturridge. hazard needs a break. he has been poor for a while now.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,738]

I get the feeling Robbie brought off Torres to keep him fresh for Juve

I have a bad feeling we are going to starting with 10 players again on Tuesday

I feel sick because I am sure he is thinking this.

He doesnt have a clue if he starts Torres Tuesday.

Anyways.....I'll take a draw here.

[Nando 106]

In my opinion it would be better to draw this. If we do win this, Juve are out, with nothing to play against Shaktar, and then we're second in the group.

[Stingray 9,441]

For the first time this season I just don't think we will win this. Hazard needs a rest indeed. Torres needs a lobotomy.

[Jype 6,398]

In my opinion it would be better to draw this. If we do win this, Juve are out, with nothing to play against Shaktar, and then we're second in the group.

I agree, a draw wouldn't be bad but we certainly can't afford to go into the game looking to get just one point or we'd probably end up losing with Juve scoring a late goal.

Cech

Azpi - Ivanovic - Cahill - Cole

Ramires - Mikel

Mata - Oscar - Hazard

Sturridge

Pretty obvious lineup. I just hope Di Matteo isn't stupid enough to start with Torres and I think Luiz should sit this one out as well.

[DarcyWard 13]

Juve are a very good side, Especially at home.

Would snap your hand off for a draw but sadly I predict it will be a 3-1 defeat as with no striker, We don't stand a chance on tough away trips.