UCL Draw Thread

[blue_swaggin_96 96]

hey guess what?

that danish team is only two star team in fifa! carefree easy win where ever we maybe!

[capriccioso 2,545]

It would be great if Galatasaray did this when United visit:

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Turkish fans are both Maniacs and Badass at the same time.

[Jase 43,479]

Our CL squad has been announced:

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2910233?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

We have today announced our Champions League squad for the 2012/13 season, ahead of our opening fixture against Juventus on September 19.

The squad is:

A List

1. Petr Cech

2. Branislav Ivanovic

3. Ashley Cole

4. David Luiz

6. Oriol Romeu

7. Ramires

8. Frank Lampard

9. Fernando Torres

10. Juan Mata

11. Oscar

12. John Mikel Obi

13. Victor Moses

17. Eden Hazard

19. Paulo Ferreira

21. Marko Marin

22. Ross Turnbull

23. Daniel Sturridge

24. Gary Cahill

26. John Terry

28. Cesar Azpilicueta

34. Ryan Bertrand

35. Lucas Piazon

B List

46. Jamal Blackman

47. Billy Clifford

49. Aziz Deen-Conteh

54. Todd Kane

56. George Saville

58. Daniel Pappoe

60. Adam Phillip

No Malouda and Hilario in the squad.

[Jype 6,398]

Our CL squad has been announced:

http://www.chelseafc..._medium=twitter

No Malouda and Hilario in the squad.

You're once again too slow, that list has been posted to two different topics already..

[Jase 43,479]

You're once again too slow, that list has been posted to two different topics already..

:rant:

[blue_swaggin_96 96]

molouda will move to russian or turkish team soon! thank god!

[Marchisio8 1]

List Juventus:

1 Buffon

2 Lucio

3 Chiellini

4 Caceres

6 Pogba

7 Pepe

8 Marchisio

9 Vucinic

11 De Ceglie

12 Giovinco

15 Barzagli

17 Bendtner

19 Bonucci

20 Padoin

21 Pirlo

22 Asamoah

23 Vidal

24 Giaccherini

26 Lichtsteiner

27 Quagliarella

30 Storari

32 Matri

33 Isla

34 Rubinho

39 Marrone

Buffon

Barzagli Bonucci Chiellini

Lichtsteiner Vidal Pirlo Marchisio Asamoah

Giovinco Vucinic

[capriccioso 2,545]

I don't think you'll get away with playing 3 at the back if we're going to be playing with 2 wingers. If they stay wide then that could cause a lot of problems. I think you'll need a back 4 rather than 3 just to provide defensive solidity on the flanks.

[leonflare 2]

I don't think you'll get away with playing 3 at the back if we're going to be playing with 2 wingers.

Why ? Maybe you don't know the game of juve.

[Rmpr 8,977]

I don't think you'll get away with playing 3 at the back if we're going to be playing with 2 wingers. If they stay wide then that could cause a lot of problems. I think you'll need a back 4 rather than 3 just to provide defensive solidity on the flanks.

Italian clubs usually play with 3 defenders, it has worked for the past 100 years.

Juve doesnt really have wingers (as we imagine in EPL), they arent as free.

I believe central midfield will be crucial to the game, whoever controls it wins. Vidal and Marchisio are box to box and Pirlo is a maestro. Our double pivot will have to work, but I sincerely think RDM will have the answer.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Italian clubs usually play with 3 defenders, it has worked for the past 100 years.

Juve doesnt really have wingers (as we imagine in EPL), they arent as free.

I believe central midfield will be crucial to the game, whoever controls it wins. Vidal and Marchisio are box to box and Pirlo is a maestro. Our double pivot will have to work, but I sincerely think RDM will have the answer.

Yup. The game will be won in midfield.

I think we have to play 4-3-3 against Juve, the pivot wouldn't survive. I cringe about the thought of 5 midfielders swarming Mikel after Lampard, Hazard, Mata et al have left him alone and exposed in midfield.

[7VOT FOU7VD 9]

Hi guys!! I'm a Juventus fun. I've read all posts by this, Unfortunately, some of us Italians have soiled your space. I apologize on behalf of all of us. About the game I hope and believe it will be a great match outcome more uncertain than ever. Congratulations for your great sportsmanship and for this beautiful forum!! And sorry for my bad english....

[The Skipper 20,609]

Hi guys!! I'm a Juventus fun. I've read all posts by this, Unfortunately, some of us Italians have soiled your space. I apologize on behalf of all of us. About the game I hope and believe it will be a great match outcome more uncertain than ever. Congratulations for your great sportsmanship and for this beautiful forum!! And sorry for my bad english....

Your English is superb, bro. Welcome to TalkChelsea.

[SempreJuve 62]

we should be fine playing the 3-5-2. Asamoah runs all day on the left and either Lichsteiner or Isla on the right will do the same. Licht is more defensive so you might see him. If you play 2 CM I think you will be a bit exposed. It should be pretty interesting to see what the two coaches do.