communicate 2,703 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 FA Cup tie is a huge priority. We should play a weaker side. Try Moses as a CF. Play Marin too so we can play Mata,Hazard, Oscar behind Ba on MondayYou start talking like Liverpool supporter last year. Winning fa cup is nice but playing in UCL is far more important both financially and for our ability to attract really good player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishC300 1,865 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 You start talking like Liverpool supporter last year. Winning fa cup is nice but playing in UCL is far more important both financially and for our ability to attract really good playerI know that UCL is far far more important, but what's wrong with playing Moses and Marin? Are they that bad that they can't even beat Southampton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 HARD ONE.^my reaction to Lampard's 200th goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishC300 1,865 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 That game is our 'insurance policy' but no guarantee we'll win that game. It's Fulham at the Cottage as well!On paper, maybe so but the truth is they're not our best players in the team. Play our strongest team here, win the game and then only start thinking about the FA Cup.Yes but I would not risk dropping points here for the sake winning trophies by putting out a weaker team given the situation right now.yes that's true. I'm not saying to field a really weak side. I am saying to field Moses and Marin (and maybe even Yossi). Moses can play as CF and Mata and Hazard can start and Oscar can replace one of them (or vice versa). We can field a strong side for both games since we've had more rest leading into the Southampton game (6 days) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Southampton play good football but they also let others play and the way we've been playing as long as we don't concede stupid goals we should be able to grab a goal or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert 130 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Our finishing definitely needs to improve in comparison to last game.Torres most likely going to start just because Ba had one bad game and that's a big no no for BenitezTorres is a better player than BA . But he was rested even after a very good game last week. Torres should play against United, so it may be that Ba should play against Southampton to restore his confidence. You could see Ba's confidence leaking fast in the last game. But we can't afford to allow that to continue - we need at least two strikers. Besides we should be able to score against Southampton even with a stuttering Ba as long as he stretches the defence with his runs. Torres is getting a good rest in the international break and should be fresh for Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juko 19 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Torres is a better player than BA . But he was rested even after a very good game last week. Torres should play against United, so it may be that Ba should play against Southampton to restore his confidence. You could see Ba's confidence leaking fast in the last game. But we can't afford to allow that to continue - we need at least two strikers. Besides we should be able to score against Southampton even with a stuttering Ba as long as he stretches the defence with his runs. Torres is getting a good rest in the international break and should be fresh for Utd.torres better than ba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 10 more days....international break is the worst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,906 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'd certainly prioritize this one over the FA Cup tie but I have a feeling we'll play our strongest lineup in both.Need 100% of the points from these poor sides before we play the likes of Spuds, United, and Everton again. We also have to hope Arse slips up in some of those games that they should be winning to give us a bit of room incase we fuck up and draw or lose a game we shouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Torres should start this one - we can bring Ba on if needed. Ba needs to be fit and ready for the United game, first and foremost. Plus Torres has been good enough in his last two/three games to lead the line successfully, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert 130 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 torres better than ba?Yes. As has been said repeatedly by manager and players, his contributions are not restricted to goals. He plays his part in defence in dead-ball situations, in holding the ball in building an attack, drawing away defenders for Mata and the others and also he scores goals. Did you know he has 16 goals - one of the the highest scorers in the PL despite his recent barren spell? Just because he is not as successful as he was at LFC does not mean he is not successful. And he has done all this in the face of supporter booing and mockery and propaganda posters outside the ground etc. He didn't get any of that rubbish at Athletico Madrid or LFC where the supporters understand how to be supportive of a confidence player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 one of the the highest scorers in the PLHe's not even in the top 16 lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 No please, let's not turn this into yet another Torres vs Ba thread. Take it to the players threads if you want..Southampton should not be underestimated. They play some very good football and are in great form. They completely outplayed Liverpool at the weekend. Start a full strength team then take off key players if things are going well. Even if you have the Utd game in mind, I think going into it with momentum is more important than resting players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Yes. As has been said repeatedly by manager and players, his contributions are not restricted to goals. He plays his part in defence in dead-ball situations, in holding the ball in building an attack, drawing away defenders for Mata and the others and also he scores goals. Did you know he has 16 goals - one of the the highest scorers in the PL despite his recent barren spell? Just because he is not as successful as he was at LFC does not mean he is not successful. And he has done all this in the face of supporter booing and mockery and propaganda posters outside the ground etc. He didn't get any of that rubbish at Athletico Madrid or LFC where the supporters understand how to be supportive of a confidence player.You never fail to take a dig at Chelsea supporters, yet you say you are one. Isn't that a little bit strange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 You never fail to take a dig at Chelsea supporters, yet you say you are one. Isn't that a little bit strange?You love to take a dig at international fans as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 You love to take a dig at international fans as well...I don't claim to be an international fan though, although I'm really not too sure what point you're trying to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I don't claim to be an international fan though, although I'm really not too sure what point you're trying to make. May I help you ?Anyone who is not from your tea country is not the real deal for Chelsea.I hope I made it clear, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juko 19 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Yes. As has been said repeatedly by manager and players, his contributions are not restricted to goals. He plays his part in defence in dead-ball situations, in holding the ball in building an attack, drawing away defenders for Mata and the others and also he scores goals. Did you know he has 16 goals - one of the the highest scorers in the PL despite his recent barren spell? Just because he is not as successful as he was at LFC does not mean he is not successful. And he has done all this in the face of supporter booing and mockery and propaganda posters outside the ground etc. He didn't get any of that rubbish at Athletico Madrid or LFC where the supporters understand how to be supportive of a confidence player.16 goals in PL? are you crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea blue 615 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hate international breaks 1 love Chelsea :cfc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
different level 1,056 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 HARD ONE.That's what she said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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