UCL Draw Thread

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

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[Jase 43,479]

So much trouble at PSG right now. If this continues, pray they don't sack Blanc before the tie comes around.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

They were horrific yesterday.

P.S.: allez l'OL! They've been brilliant to watch this season. 2-0 up at half-time versus Toulouse. Puts them top as things stand. #8?

[The Chels 2,502]

Domestic form will likely mean nothing going into a game like this.

[Namika 922]

Domestic form will likely mean nothing going into a game like this.

Yep, the like of Luiz, Silva, Motta don't give a shit in the french league but when we'll come to Paris they'll up their level. Can't wait for the tie.

[Spike 12,049]

They were horrific yesterday.

P.S.: allez l'OL! They've been brilliant to watch this season. 2-0 up at half-time versus Toulouse. Puts them top as things stand. #8?

I hope so. l'OL do things so well. Their focus and patience on youth is worthy of much praise.

[Jase 43,479]

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[Henrique 9,133]

to be honest I'm expecting two easy games.

PSG is not even on top of the league, and I just watched their game today and they don't look like a solid team, and it seems the team's spirit is not so great.

[Spike 12,049]

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[RoyalBlues 4,050]

I feel sorry for PSG the one who will face the wrath of Costa first. And also Burnley.

[Namika 922]

It's in two weeks. PSG will play four games before facing us, a cup semi today and a massive game against Lyon.

We will only play two games against Villa and Everton before facing them, a full week to rest between Everton at home (10/02) and PSG away (17/02).it's going to be the return of Costa too.

I'm wondering if Jose will ask the players to press high like last year or just sit back and counter.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

It's in two weeks. PSG will play four games before facing us, a cup semi today and a massive game against Lyon.

We will only play two games against Villa and Everton before facing them, a full week to rest between Everton at home (10/02) and PSG away (17/02).it's going to be the return of Costa too.

I'm wondering if Jose will ask the players to press high like last year of just sit back and counter.

I will not be surprised if we have the same tactic, we will gonna lose again. Let's park the bus, playing counter and get the right result. F*** all others opinion, who will said we're playing anti football, etc.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

It's in two weeks. PSG will play four games before facing us, a cup semi today and a massive game against Lyon.

We will only play two games against Villa and Everton before facing them, a full week to rest between Everton at home (10/02) and PSG away (17/02).it's going to be the return of Costa too.

I'm wondering if Jose will ask the players to press high like last year of just sit back and counter.

We should def press high. Their midfield and wingers are all overrated imo. If we're at the top of our game, we can dominate them imo.

They didn't impress me at all last year.

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

Maybe our fiercest opponent this season is fatigue. Especially in CL this will be a major factor. Effectively only 19 of the 22 players of our senior squad will play at all. On paper psg are worse than last season and we are a good deal better. We shot ourselves in the foot last year but dominated them for most of the time in both legs. I expect us to advance though we should consider the toll every stage we advance to will take on our fitnessand chances for the BPL. IMO we should make sure to win the league first and rotate up to CL quarterfinal. That will give us time until April to sela the league. If we are still in the CL then, go for it.

[boshman 1,073]

Two weeks.... fuck me that's come around quick. Love the return of the CL!!!

That FA Cup exit could be a blessing in disguise. We have a whole week to rest and prepare after the Everton game now. Happy days.

[Namika 922]

Maybe our fiercest opponent this season is fatigue. Especially in CL this will be a major factor. Effectively only 19 of the 22 players of our senior squad will play at all. On paper psg are worse than last season and we are a good deal better. We shot ourselves in the foot last year but dominated them for most of the time in both legs. I expect us to advance though we should consider the toll every stage we advance to will take on our fitnessand chances for the BPL. IMO we should make sure to win the league first and rotate up to CL quarterfinal. That will give us time until April to sela the league. If we are still in the CL then, go for it.

Jose isn't that kind of manager, we'll play the strongest available eleven in every round.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Not gonna happen, but I hope for a 4-3-3 of:

Courtois

Azpi Zouma Terry Luis

Ake -- Cesc -- Matic

Cuad Diego Hazard

BENCH: Cech, Iva, Cahill, Rambo, Mikel, Willian, Remy

Having a holder covering the wings and taking the pressure off Fab in the middle who can then work his magic. As for Ake - I prefer him over Mikel, he is far more able IMO, and also can share the workload with Matic and allowing for Cesc to primarily go forward, and can act as a false 4-2-3-1 if needed.

Will help us cope with the midfield congestion in the match. Thoughts?

[supporter 3,088]

It's time to start thinking in this crucial Match. There is not a match of 90 minutes, there is a match of 180 minutes, and play smart in the first 90 minutes of the ronda can be decisive.

I think Jose will raise this team, with great physical strength, with a defensive wall, giving much freedom to Fabregas, Hazard and Diego Costa to draw our counterattacks.

Maybe play with five defenses it may seem boring, but this kind of games are decided by small details, if we maintain our goal to 0 and we managed to score a counterattack, the round will be easier for us.

Those 5 defenses would form a security wall difficult to break

I think it might be an interesting option.

Courtois

Ivanovic John Terry © Zouma/Cahill

Kurt please.

Azpilicueta Filipe Luis

Ramires-------------Matic

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Fabregas

Diego Costa Hazard

I hope your comments.

Regards.