Closed Basel v Chelsea

[Leif 6,006]

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?

[The Skipper 20,593]

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.

[Magic Lamps 11,452]

I think in fact it is a rather the good old 4-3-3 with

----Luiz----

Rami--Lamps

strong enough, IMO

[CHOULO19 24,332]

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.

[Hutcho 8,443]

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...

[Jase 43,479]

Players who are 1 YC away from serving a suspension in EL:

Basel:

Aleksandar Dragovic

Serey Die

Fabian Frei

Marco Streller

All of them starting for Basel.

Chelsea:

Cole

Ramires

Bertrand

Mikel

Cole and Ramires starting for us while Bertrand and Mikel are on the bench.

[Mustafa 885]

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

[Jase 43,479]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkK0DWG-30

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

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

[Jase 43,479]

Federer spotted at St Jakob Park! He is a Basel supporter.

[Ollie 4,400]

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.

[Miracle 249]

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.

[Magic Lamps 11,452]

This is gonna be tough, they will be absolutely raring to go. I hope the atomosphere will spur us on boucing back once again.

[YouNameIt 1,511]

Anyone got an english stream? Perhaps with good quality?

[bushman 2,043]

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.

Are you ever gonna wake up ?

[Miracle 249]

Anyone got an english stream? Perhaps with good quality?

http://www.coolsport.tv/stream1.html

[El Ninodinho 19]

Here is a stream in english: http://atdhe.so/watch.php?id=665039

Let's go Chelsea!!!

[Milan 17,835]

oh the music again...