OneMoSalah 8,898 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 We will play 4-2-3-1 just a bit differently. Rafa likes his teams to control the space in between the midfield and defense, staying compact then basically countering the opposition. Reckon we'll start with a 4-2-3-1 but when we defend it will be a 4-4-1-1 with two banks of four protecting and then a 4-2-3-1 when attacking with the fullbacks a bit further up.Don't expect 3 floating 10's, I honestly think Oscar could be in the pivot as a deep lying playmaker next to Rami or Mikel who will be our aggressive ball winner (suits Rami more due to the fact hes clearly more mobile than Mikel but it would be odd if Mikel didn't play been good for us this season). Then in the three from right to left Moses - Mata - Hazard with Torres up top. Could work, might not though, we'll see tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza 1,965 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza 1,965 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Where's a good pub to watch the game lads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Don't expect 3 floating 10's, I honestly think Oscar could be in the pivot as a deep lying playmaker next to Rami or Mikel who will be our aggressive ball winner (suits Rami more due to the fact hes clearly more mobile than Mikel but it would be odd if Mikel didn't play been good for us this season). Then in the three from right to left Moses - Mata - Hazard with Torres up top. Could work, might not though, we'll see tomorrow.I've thought that about Oscar for a while now. The thing people seem to ignore about him is his workrate and aggression. He can do a job defensively - in the first game against Juve he man-marked Pirlo like he was Keown. He fights to win the ball too and isn't afraid of getting stuck in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I have a feeling that oscar will be moved to the pivot. RB likes long balls from midfield, and the only person right now is oscar. So since ramires is a better aggressive tackler than mikel, mikel will drop to the bench. How I wish mikel was a better foward passer of the ball but just shielding the back isn't enough when we need goals these days. Anderson against qpr is a perfect example of what's needed to win matches in a tougher premier league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Drog 1,110 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I fully expect the team to look like this. CechIvanovic, Cahill, Luiz, ColeMikel, OscarRamires, Mata, HazardTorres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 my favourite encounter between the teams in recent years. City just had signed Robinho who scored early, just for Carvalho to equalise. Lampard and Deco ruled the midfield with Lamps scoring an exceptional goal to give us the lead. Carvalho also was an absolute boss that game, esp after Terry got sent off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayZ 201 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 A promo i made for the game: Good effort sir,but a little more reference to the current context in the montage would have been nice... :blue scalf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Match day at long last! Finally the pointless discussion can stop and the players will hopefully make up for all this weeks frustrations on the field. Time for everyone to shut up and let the football do the talking. Come On You BLUES! :cfc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 A bit of this today would be very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 ^^Or this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam chelsea mad 0 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Chelsea 4 man city 2 torres score first come on you chelsea ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,979 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 ^^Or this: Oh yeah right. They had Sven Goran Eriksson and were doing really well. I think they were above us at that moment. I feared they would beat us and couldn't believe the actual scoreline then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 16th minute "ONE DIMATTEO" CHANTSShould fire our boys up :cfc: :cfc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR7lELJhxhQ&feature=g-u-u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I had a dream surprisingly about this game last night!We lined up - Cech;Azpi, Ivan, Cahill, Cole;Mikel, Romeu;Ramires, Mata, Moses;Torres.Long story short - We got destroyed 1-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I had a dream surprisingly about this game last night!We lined up - Cech;Azpi, Ivan, Cahill, Cole;Mikel, Romeu;Ramires, Mata, Moses;Torres.Long story short - We got destroyed 1-7.Well tell your dream we don't want rambo at RW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Its good than benitez identified our 3 best attacking threats as our 3 AM's which leads me to thinking we will line upOscar Mata HazardTorres.only about 2 and a half hours before we find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacquiao 1,834 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I think Rafa will play this team, infact i would put money on Rafa playing this team today.CechIvanovic - Cahill - Luiz - A.ColeMikel - OscarRamires - Mata - HazardTorres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cousin benson 76 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I really like Juan and check his twitter posts as well as Luiz and Oscar's.........what other Chelsea players have genuine twitter accounts, does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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