Closed Chelsea v Man City

[Jase 43,479]

From what I remember, Benitez is unbeaten in 3 meetings against Mancini - W2 D1.

[YouNameIt 1,511]

Park the bus and keep it down to single figures:

Cech

Ferreira Luiz Cahill Ivanovic Cole

Azpi Ramires Romeu Mikel Bertrand

Park the bus? Seriousley, we're not able to do that anymore. Wasnt the Juve game a proof of that?

Azpi - Iva - Luiz - Cole

Ramires - Mikel

Moses - Oscar - Mata

Sturridge

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

After a long long time I really don't give fuck about a Chelsea game.

[Cosmin 2,484]

If we lose this, we are completely out of the batle for the league. Without any doubt.

[Reddish-Blue 2,493]

Park the bus? Seriousley, we're not able to do that anymore. Wasnt the Juve game a proof of that?

Azpi - Iva - Luiz - Cole

Ramires - Mikel

Moses - Oscar - Mata

Sturridge

I'd play Cahill instead of Luiz. Other than that, I like that lineup.

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Cech

Azpi - Iva - Cahill - Cole

Ramires - Mikel

Moses - Oscar - Mata

Drogba

Hopefully Drogba's loan is finalized by Sunday.

[Kieran. 6,317]

What formation does Rafa usually use? I don't remember.

[Reddish-Blue 2,493]

What formation does Rafa usually use? I don't remember.

His preferred formation was 4-2-3-1 during his time with Liverpool

[Rmpr 8,977]

What formation does Rafa usually use? I don't remember.

4-2-3-1

Two problems though, it requires a very good double pivot (Alonso and Mascherano) and a fast and clinical striker (Old Torres).

[Reddish-Blue 2,493]

4-2-3-1

Two problems though, it requires a very good double pivot (Alonso and Mascherano) and a fast and clinical striker (Old Torres).

The issue would be..who's gonna play the 'Alonso' role at Chelsea? The most likely option would be Oscar, sitting deep and trying to control the game.

[Land 331]

I can see Benitez using Oscar in the pivot alongside Mikel.

I hope Drogba comes back.asap

[zolayes 14,489]

After a long long time I really don't give fuck about a Chelsea game.

my feelings exactly I DONT GIVE A FUCK

[Rmpr 8,977]

The issue would be..who's gonna play the 'Alonso' role at Chelsea? The most likely option would be Oscar, sitting deep and trying to control the game.

Good question, seems the best option. We need to try it at least. We dont have a Mascherano (Mikel is good but not great) and Old Torres as well.

Our best lineup possible (imo): Cech / Azi, JT, Cahill, Cole / Oscar, Mikel / Moses, Mata, Hazard / Torres. None of the 3 pieces, we basically only got a GK, Leader CB and Attacking Trio...

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Oscar could play in the Pivot. Interesting to see how that goes. I hope Benitez doesn't make it his permanent position though.

[OneMoSalah 8,885]

Oscar could play in the Pivot. Interesting to see how that goes. I hope Benitez doesn't make it his permanent position though.

This.

He still needs a few seasons yet to get some experience in the PL then we can think about turning him into a deep lying playmaker. Makes sense though that he will eventually play there (Well hopefully). Good in possession, at dribbling, at tackling, at long diagonal passes etc. Just we'd need a certain number 9 to make diagonal runs and runs.