The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 HUGE mistake to play Luiz in midfield today. Basel press exceptionally well. And with Lampard starting, we've already lost the midfield battle.I'm not really a fan of Luiz in midfield either but think Ramires will tuck in and help the midfield, forming a midfield 3, with Eden going wide. I don't really know much about Basel but it's a strange selection so there must be a reason Rafa's playing Luiz in midfield. We'll see anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Pretty good line-up there.Good luck to the boys & just score one or play for a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hazard in a central role should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordblues 299 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 would rather see mata for moses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hazard show tonight, he is playing on his favourite position. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'm not really a fan of Luiz in midfield either but think Ramires will tuck in and help the midfield, forming a midfield 3, with Eden going wide. I don't really know much about Basel but it's a strange selection so there must be a reason Rafa's playing Luiz in midfield. We'll see anyway.The reason I'm saying this is because, from what I saw from Basel in the EL, they press very very well in midfield and they do so not with one or two players but with four and more and Luiz is not used to have the ball in his feet while under such pressure. I can see him know trying to dribble out of trouble and getting dispossessed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Surely it's a midfield double of Ramires - Luiz with Lampard behind Torres with Hazard and Moses out wide? We did similar vs. Kazan did we not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 The reason I'm saying this is because, from what I saw from Basel in the EL, they press very very well in midfield and they do so not with one or two players but with four and more and Luiz is not used to have the ball in his feet while under such pressure. I can see him know trying to dribble out of trouble and getting dispossessed I know, I would've started Mikel today because he thrives against teams that press heavily. Lampard isn't that good under pressure either so you're right, we might get run over in midfield. It'll be an interesting match up regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I think in fact it is a rather the good old 4-3-3 with ----Luiz----Rami--Lampsstrong enough, IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I know, I would've started Mikel today because he thrives against teams that press heavily. Lampard isn't that good under pressure either so you're right, we might get run over in midfield. It'll be an interesting match up regardless.Exactly. We'll have to defend well and make the best of the counters because I fear we've already lost the midfield battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Not too keen on rambo rw, but other than that I am happy with it... Mata gets a rest. Just don't lose the game and we are in great shape for next week. On the way home from the casino now lol... Good old High speed. Home in 17 Mins, just in time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Players who are 1 YC away from serving a suspension in EL:Basel:Aleksandar DragovicSerey DieFabian FreiMarco StrellerAll of them starting for Basel.Chelsea:ColeRamiresBertrandMikelCole and Ramires starting for us while Bertrand and Mikel are on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustafa 885 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Saw the line up and as much as I think its a good away from home line-up I felt bad for a certain little German... Poor Marko, you can count his starts this season on one hand. I was sure he would start tonight... But nevertheless I reckon we'll score a crucial away goal tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkK0DWG-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Is it a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3? We played 4-3-3 last Europa so it might be a 4-3-3, if so, I'm happy. Hopefully Lamps can get a couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Federer spotted at St Jakob Park! He is a Basel supporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Underestimating Basel is exactly what Spurs did in both legs, and look what happened to them. The arrogance of some Chelsea fans astounds me. Show some fucking respect. Considering we were 6th last season and will probably get 5th this season, not even competing for the title for 3 years, i'm surprised anyone can be arrogant/over confident. We've drawn against Brentford this season ffs 7 minutes from losing. I'll be happy with a draw today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle 249 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Is it a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3? We played 4-3-3 last Europa so it might be a 4-3-3, if so, I'm happy. Hopefully Lamps can get a couple 4-3-3. Benitez confirmed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 This is gonna be tough, they will be absolutely raring to go. I hope the atomosphere will spur us on boucing back once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouNameIt 1,511 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Anyone got an english stream? Perhaps with good quality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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