Namika 922 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 He's one of our best creator and he leads our counter-attacks like nobody else, has to start against Everton. stroey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjperdeath 2,226 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Need someone to counter McGeady. Hopefully he's fit enough to deal with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Him or Oscar vs Everton... Dilemma. If we're playing a pure 4-3-3 I'd probably go for Willian, but Oscar's not bad on the flanks either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 No one worried about willian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,730 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I thought he did well when he came on in all honesty. Love how he drives at players, his pace is sensational. Barbara and stroey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I thought he did well when he came on in all honesty. Love how he drives at players, his pace is sensational.He was absolute duracell bunny when he came on. Almost scored a cracking goal too. Rambo, kellzfresh, ChelseaFSee and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakez 755 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Him or Oscar vs Everton... Dilemma. If we're playing a pure 4-3-3 I'd probably go for Willian, but Oscar's not bad on the flanks either.Idd, dunno what i prefer. If it was up to me we would play 4-2-3-1 with Oscar in the CAM and Willian on the wings (no Ramires then), but im not sure if the team is defensively ready for that formation against top teams (im prolly giving Everton too much credit). Playing Everton, they will prolly have the majority of possession. Oscar offers work-rate and he should be fully fit, but he lacks the pace for a role on the wings imo. Willian offers the same work-rate + he can retain possession (+ not so prone to losing the ball). I think we'll have lots of space also, and that favours Schürrle, but he's not so good on the ball when under pressure. The Skipper, Dion and Barbara 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Idd, dunno what i prefer. If it was up to me we would play 4-2-3-1 with Oscar in the CAM and Willian on the wings (no Ramires then), but im not sure if the team is defensively ready for that formation against top teams (im prolly giving Everton too much credit). Playing Everton, they will prolly have the majority of possession. Oscar offers work-rate and he should be fully fit, but he lacks the pace for a role on the wings imo. Willian offers the same work-rate + he can retain possession (+ not so prone to losing the ball). I think we'll have lots of space also, and that favours Schürrle, but he's not so good on the ball when under pressure. maybe it's a case of playing both Willian and Oscar and instead of bringing Willian as a sub, bring Schurrle.I feel like there's a chance for that happening. That if Mourinho doesn't ruin my life and replace someone for Ramires in the lineup - as we'll do in the big matches (where I do think Rami is useful). Everton have been anything but brilliant so far, I'm sure they'll up their game against us, but I reckon we could face them as we face most of the teams in the league, they don't need the special tactics we have for the big challenges imo, even if the game is in their turf. We dominated them last season at Goodison Park in the first half, but we didn't have a clinical striker, our AMs weren't good in the final touch and I guess Howard had a good match. If we did that last year with a team that wasn't as good as this year's (even if by then they had more matches under their belt) I think we could do it again this year, hopefully having better luck and quality in the finish and not conceding a stupid goal. Shakez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakez 755 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 maybe it's a case of playing both Willian and Oscar and instead of bringing Willian as a sub, bring Schurrle.I feel like there's a chance for that happening. That if Mourinho doesn't ruin my life and replace someone for Ramires in the lineup - as we'll do in the big matches (where I do think Rami is useful). Everton have been anything but brilliant so far, I'm sure they'll up their game against us, but I reckon we could face them as we face most of the teams in the league, they don't need the special tactics we have for the big challenges imo, even if the game is in their turf. We dominated them last season at Goodison Park in the first half, but we didn't have a clinical striker, our AMs weren't good in the final touch and I guess Howard had a good match. If we did that last year with a team that wasn't as good as this year's (even if by them they had more matches under their belt) I think we could do it again this year, hopefully having better luck and quality in the finish and not conceding a stupid goal.Agreed, im giving Everton too much credit. Hope we play 4-2-3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Agreed, im giving Everton too much credit. Hope we play 4-2-3-1.I don't think you're necessarily giving them too much credit.They're way better than the teams we've played so far and they will try to attack us - especially playing at Goddison Park. As we aren't as clinical defending as we were last year, and we haven't gelled yet, I can see them even scoring tbh, but I think we can outscore them. It's very important we win this match, so we don't face City with any additional pressure.They key will be how our midfield will cope with theirs. Clearly Oscar and Cesc are still getting to know how to play around each other. It worked fine attack wise, but we've been offering a little more than necessary space. I know with being more offensive comes more space between the midfield and the defense (we can't play with a high defense imo, we don't have fast defenders). Maybe we should take a page from van Gaal's book and play with Azpili almost as a CB (it's not like he supports the attack that much) against stronger oppositions (I'd like to see that against City, for example), but against Everton, maybe it'll suffice to one between Oscar and Cesc a bit closer to Matic. Shakez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakez 755 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/eden-hazard-has-the-worst-dress-sense-and-gary-cahill-is-the-club-hardman-willian-reveals-all-about-his-chelsea-teammates-9700206.htmlHope the full interview pops up somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,356 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I honestly prefer Willian playing over Oscar, I feel we are so much more quicker on the ball and the turnover is snappy rather than Oscar, not hating on Oscar just my personal preference. Kieran. and stroey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakez 755 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I honestly prefer Willian playing over Oscar, I feel we are so much more quicker on the ball and the turnover is snappy rather than Oscar, not hating on Oscar just my personal preference.Why not both in the same team ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Why not both in the same team ?WHY NOT EVERYONE PLAY!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,356 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Why not both in the same team ?Simply because I prefer when Oscar isn't in the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Great run on that goal. Sheva. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakez 755 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 http://gfycat.com/PlainJauntyClumberThat Neymar pass . I hope Willian keeps improving with those runs. Glad that he along with Oscar got subbed at half-time, because we need them fully fit/rested against Swansea and Shalke. iseah100, kellzfresh and stroey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,730 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Happy for the lad, took it well and think he starts against Swansea on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakez 755 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Happy for the lad, took it well and think he starts against Swansea on Saturday.Mmm, selection is gonna be iffy because the Brazillians had a long flight and they will not resume training until friday i guess. I think José will want to keep one of them fresh for wednesday. On the other hand, Willian and Oscar only played 1 half against Equador, wouldn't be surprised it was requested by Mourinho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Back in the team against Man City is a must, should play against Schalke to gain some fitness/form. stroey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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