Behemoth 266 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 We can do all three!! Its a loser mentality to write off competitions and consolidate. The depth players should be able to carry the load.By the way.. mmmmm Ruben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Just watched Benitez's post-match interview with Chelsea TV on Sunday. Said he might change the system to put fresher players out there and be stronger. Would be interesting to see if he does that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 We're a spoiled bunch, aren't we? We should be thankful that we have a chance at silverware in this competition. Although I don't agree that this is more important than the FA simple because of the prestigious and historical nature of the FA cup; in fact there was a time when the FA cup was more important than the league in England. But you're in a competition to win it, that's what's football is all about. If we're not careful with the "top 4 is more important than the cups" mentality we'll be turning into Arsenal soon Sanity wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hopefully, Rafa can manage to put fresher players on, soon.Otherwise, I have strong doubts about Chelsea´s future results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 We can do all three!! Its a loser mentality to write off competitions and consolidate. The depth players should be able to carry the loadThey should .... But we are indeed thin, we lack good squad players we can count on, I believe. Still, we have gotten his far. Time to drink it all now. So I follow Choulo19's reasoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hopefully, Rafa can manage to put fresher players on, soon.Otherwise, I have strong doubts about Chelsea´s future results. Well lets hope they win because we wouldn't want to lose such a quality and passionate fan like yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWhite&BLUE 37 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Score one goal and the tie is likely over. I want to see a glorified kick about in the second half.If we concede first we're going to have to fight like hell to hold them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Well lets hope they win because we wouldn't want to lose such a quality and passionate fan like yourself. Meanwhile, if we were to lose you, you won´t be missed, I read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonBLUE 819 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Really want a strong side for the FA cup on sunday so the B team with a strong bench should be enough. I love looking at that FA cup now and would love to see us get it again this year, more so than the EL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,417 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 winning europa league would give us another shot in back to back seasons to win the super cup as well.. was gutted when atletico dismantled us in monaco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9983075/Chelseas-defensive-headache-as-Ryan-Bertrand-set-to-miss-Rubin-Kazan-Europa-League-clash.htmlBertrand is apparently doubtful for this game due to illness. Ferreira or Ake may play at LB instead in his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9983075/Chelseas-defensive-headache-as-Ryan-Bertrand-set-to-miss-Rubin-Kazan-Europa-League-clash.htmlBertrand is apparently doubtful for this game due to illness. Ferreira or Ake may play at LB instead in his place.Mirror are reporting that Ake will start at LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Mirror are reporting that Ake will start at LB. Wouldn't complain about it. Azpi needs a rest anyway after having played 4 games in 9 days before this. Looked a tad jaded on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Save Bertrand for Sunday then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 take it easy guys!!! don't you remember that roman was Russian???if you know what i mean.....WATCH THE CL FINAL AGAINST MANU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themightyblue 443 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2306509/Chelsea-turn-18-year-old-Nathan-Ake-Rubin-Kazan-game.html?ITO=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 According to the official twitter account, Cole did travel with the team for this one, he could as well be starting at LB and not Ake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 According to the official twitter account, Cole did travel with the team for this one, he could as well be starting at LB and not Ake. No he didn't.Chelsea FC @chelseafcWe've just landed in Moscow. Training tonight at the Luzhniki. Further to earlier tweet, no Ashley Cole on the trip either. Gigi Salmon @gigi_salmon So just to confirm no Ashley Cole, Gary Cahill or Ryan Bertrand on the trip to Moscow (Ba cup-tied) press conference due at 5.30pm uk time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 No he didn't.They tweeted earlier that only Bertrand, Cahil, and Oriol did not travel. They must have forgotten Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Sooo, Paulo Ferreira at the left-back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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