Closed Steaua Bucharest v Chelsea

[Styles 9,790]

I would play the weakest team possible.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

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I'd rest Azpi and one of Mata and Hazard but not more.

[dumps 284]

Like most i'd rather win vs Man Ushite-ed. However would like to progress to the next round of the europa league as well.

at worst, a 1-0 loss is acceptable, we cant afford to conceed too many, and an away goal would be good, we can easily do them at the bridge.

most of our decent players should be rested. it wouldnt be bad if some palyed a half. if mata and hazard played till half time that would be fine. I would like to see Ake play in a game like this.

HOWEVER rafa doesnt think like this, we will have a team which would most probably be best described as AWKWARD. but as long as we dont lose by more than 1, we have no injuries and our main players are not tired, it is a good result.

[dejavuetall 1]

We gonna win dis one

[Jase 43,479]

I'd rest Azpi and one of Mata and Hazard but not more.

Mata. Hazard has been rotated far too often recently and he even had that 3-game break because of the ban. He has looked one of, if not the most freshest of our attacking players recently.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Mata. Hazard has been rotated far too often recently and he even had that 3-game break because of the ban. He has looked one of, if not the most freshest of our attacking players recently.

Yes but Mata missed the Boro game and is arguably more important to the team. I say start Hazard and if things aren't going too well put Mata on around 60mins.

[Jase 43,479]

Yes but Mata missed the Boro game and is arguably more important to the team. I say start Hazard and if things aren't going too well put Mata on around 60mins.

That was his 1 and only game he didn't play in 27-28 games under Benitez. Team must learn to play without relying on Mata too much.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

That was his 1 and only game he didn't play in 27-28 games under Benitez. Team must learn to play without relying on Mata too much.

That's something to work on later, right now we just need to win the next few games.

[Jase 43,479]

That's something to work on later, right now we just need to win the next few games.

Personally I'm not too bothered with the Europa League with our main priority lying elsewhere though going on a winning run would help to build momentum and confidence. That being said, we would have more than enough to beat Steaua Bucharest if our players are at their best, even without Mata.

[MADEZ 9]

Is like our legs are on double peddal,we must win both games,so a team like this can do the job.cech cole cesar cahill iva lamps mikel rami mata hazard torres.

[bushman 2,043]

If Chelsea have any chance on beating Manure, the key players must be rested against Bucharest, I feel.

Perhaps, theses three Mata, Hazard, Lampard should not play here.

[zolayes 14,489]

we should not rest anyone tomorrow by putting them on the bench ,,They will only be properly rested if they haven't travelled

[Rmpr 8,977]

we should not rest anyone tomorrow by putting them on the bench ,,They will only be properly rested if they haven't travelled

Mata, Hazard, Lampard, Ramires, Cole, Terry and Cech should have stayed!

[bushman 2,043]

When players are sitting on the bench, it means they are not participating in the game.

The trip to Bucharest just might help them to get away from London for a few days. Also, they will train with the team.

[zolayes 14,489]

When players are sitting on the bench, it means they are not participating in the game.

The trip to Bucharest just might help them to get away from London for a few days. Also, they will train with the team.

have you tried resting with two flights??

[bushman 2,043]

have you tried resting with two flights??

No problem there. Just a short flight. Little over two hours.

[zolayes 14,489]

No problem there. Just a short flight. Little over two hours.

of course you are right ,,you always are ,,,even though you voted for Benitez to stay

[bluesman2610 1,417]

ramires and moses staying at cobham to be rested for the game sunday vs united.... speaking of that game howard webb is officiating we can expect a few dubious decisions after what happened to united yesterday

[bushman 2,043]

of course you are right ,,you always are ,,,even though you voted for Benitez to stay

Since you know I am right, why do you questioned me, then ?

Of course, I voted for Rafa to stay until the end of this season. Does it surprise you much ?

All along you should have voted the same. It´s only logical. No reason to get excited there.

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A player can rest even though they've travelled... the game isnt till sunday. they will be back thursday night, id imagine they will fly back after the game. friday will be a rest day. saturday will be light training and some tactics. there would be no harm in playing them in this game for the full 90 as long as the tempo wasn't so high. but playing 45 minutes would be fine. id imagine they will be on the bench, and will only make an appearance after 60minutes if we need a goal from somewhere/ or play the first half and come off at half time.

I wouldnt worry about rest, they would have thought it through and planned it out just nicely.

if someone picks up an injury, then its a different story!