Jype 6,398 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 CechAzpi Iva JT ColeOscar LampsHazard Mata MarinBaSomething like that would be great. Obviously it would be a big risk playing Oscar and Lampard in the pivot but being 0-2 down we really can't play it too safe. A couple of goals with an overly attacking lineup early on and some luck to keep them from scoring and then hopefully a couple substitutions to balance the midfield. Other alternative would be to start with the more balanced lineup and then take risky substitutions if the scoreline isn't good enough for us but I have lost all faith in Rafa's abilities to make good substitutions at the right time so that's no the way to go imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Marin ?Personally, I´d be pretty surprised to see him tonight as a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blu4Lyf 46 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Marin ?Personally, I´d pretty surprised to see him tonight as a starter.Who else are we going to start?Something like that would be great. Obviously it would be a big risk playing Oscar and Lampard in the pivot but being 0-2 down we really can't play it too safe. A couple of goals with an overly attacking lineup early on and some luck to keep them from scoring and then hopefully a couple substitutions to balance the midfield. Other alternative would be to start with the more balanced lineup and then take risky substitutions if the scoreline isn't good enough for us but I have lost all faith in Rafa's abilities to make good substitutions at the right time so that's no the way to go imo. With Luiz's injury and the fact Oscar is better at everything that Luiz offers offensively, I think it only makes sense. Rafa's subs only come on late so I believe he'll just come out with a very attacking lineup. I don't really want Cahill starting a game where they'll be counter attacking all game, but JT hasn't gotten minutes so I'm not sure who'll get the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,417 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 the lineup will consist of the 3 amigos behind ba and rambo and lamps in the pivot.. benitez knows he has to come out on top after this game will play strongest line in order to do so.. man we are really missing moses' directness i have noticed and he didn't even feature in first ACON game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Of course the 3 Amigos should be on.Marin at 80th minute, maybe ? It depends on the score. He is not a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Dunk 1,442 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Reckon we'll line up as vs. Arsenal, but with Luiz at CB, and Ba up top. Looking forward to tonight. A chance for us to show some real character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 ---------Cech--------Azpi--Ivan-Terry-Cole-----Luiz--Oscar--------Hazard-Lampard--Mata-----------Ba----------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Land 331 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Last year Chelsea would win this, but this year we are far too unexperienced and unconsistant. Doubt we will go through, but I hope for the best.Last year we were so inconsistent we finished outside the top 4 while we are comfortably on the top 3 atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 If Rafa starts that bastard Torres then shit will go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinineUltra 1,170 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hopefully we get a positive game and attitude from the players. Playing 0-2 down away is a uphill struggle itself, but I've got faith in us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 ---------Cech--------Azpi--Ivan-Terry-Cole-----Luiz--Oscar--------Hazard-Lampard--Mata-----------Ba-----------Is Luiz fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Last year we were so inconsistent we finished outside the top 4 while we are comfortably on the top 3 atmComfortable at the moment, but there's a lot of football left to be played. The final would actually mean moving the game away to Man City on 24/2 to a later date whilst some of the players could probably do with a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Remember the game in Barcelona last year? Remember being 2-0 down? Nobody said it would be easy but we still managed it. Have some faith and fucking support this team! We're the CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Is Luiz fit?Not sure, I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 ---------Cech--------Azpi--Ivan-Terry-Cole-----Luiz--Oscar--------Hazard-Lampard--Mata-----------Ba-----------That´s more how it should be, I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blu4Lyf 46 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Lampard the #10? Are you having a laugh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sovieticus 743 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Remember the game in Barcelona last year? Remember being 2-0 down? Nobody said it would be easy but we still managed it. Have some faith and fucking support this team! We're the CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE after all.Yeah, but the team we are playing ain't Barca who controls the ball 80% of the time and we are not parking a buss against Swansea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnysniper123 0 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 need to start BA rafa, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 If Torres starts this game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Yeah, but the team we are playing ain't Barca who controls the ball 80% of the time and we are not parking a buss against Swansea.It's not about tactics. But about passion and willingness to fight till the bitter end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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