Closed Chelsea v Man City

[Reddish-Blue 2,382]

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 8,810]

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.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

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

We don't need to turn him into one. We have KDB and McEacrhan for that.

[YouNameIt 1,511]

We don't need to turn him into one. We have KDB and McEacrhan for that.

Eh, what exacly makes people think that Josh is that great? He's never gonna be a Chelsea starter, honestly I think he wont even be a Chelsea player for long.

[Bacika 188]

City isn't playing good as last season, so that could be our chance...but we were poor last month so I think it will be a draw...

[Azpinator 2,325]

Mancini is City's weakness we all know that. So there's hope.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

The appointment of Rafa has actually made me more confident about this game. Nothing to do with Rafa himself but just due to the fact that this may get the players on their toes and freshen them up.

[OneMoSalah 8,810]

If City play 3-5-2 then we could be in for another tactical nightmare

[Leif 6,006]

I actually think we'll be winning this.

I expect a line-up something along the lines of -

Cech;

Ivan, Cahill, Luiz, Cole;

Mikel, anyone who can play in central midfield who's not Ramires;

Moses, Mata, Marin/Hazard

Torres

I know it seems like an odd idea to throw Marin right in, but Rafa depends on width - and players who track back.

That's what I think it will be - not what I want it to be.

[Rmpr 8,977]

If City play 3-5-2 then we could be in for another tactical nightmare

LOL

Not at all. It is not the formation itself, it is how players perform in their respective roles. City is just embarassing when playing 3-5-2, Juve is almost unbeatten. Totally different.

We will also be playing 4-2-3-1 refreshed and with a striker (I know it is Torres, but still).

[OneMoSalah 8,810]

LOL

Not at all. It is not the formation itself, it is how players perform in their respective roles. City is just embarassing when playing 3-5-2, Juve is almost unbeatten (totally different).

They've been hit and miss. Play good sometimes and play poor other times. If they play 3-5-2 maybe Rafa (looks weird sitting typing Rafa in doesn't it) could use his "tactical knowledge" (well thats what that Spanish guy whos always on Sky Sports says he has) to counter it even though I reckon he'll go 4-2-3-1.

[Mustafa 885]

Man City are looking very impressive now that their star man David Silva is back. And City are looking as dangerous as they did last season imo.

But if we lose to City on Sunday im 100% sure the fans are gonna be very hard on Rafa. He's already hated as it is... AND HE HASNT EVEN STARTED HIS JOB !!

[Mustafa 885]

Am I the only one who thinks Rafa might do a decent job ??

[Rmpr 8,977]

They've been hit and miss. Play good sometimes and play poor other times. If they play 3-5-2 maybe Rafa (looks weird sitting typing Rafa in doesn't it) could use his "tactical knowledge" (well thats what that Spanish guy whos always on Sky Sports says he has) to counter it even though I reckon he'll go 4-2-3-1.

I edit my post after you quoted, sorry.

City has been good at times Manici goes back with a back 4 and an andvanced Toure. Whenever they are on 3-5-2 they are shit.

I believe in Rafa (it does feel strange) tactical knowledge.